Services

LibChat (Ask-a-Librarian)

Questions are received and filtered by a librarian. Valid / Legitimate questions are answered or if not directly related to the library are forwarded to other departments where the concern are directed.

  • Librarian will respond to acceptable questions within two working days. For incorrect email addresses, no response will be received by the sender.
    The following queries are not entertained:
    1. Non-library related question
    2. Topics outside Library domain
    3. Commercial Inquiries
    4. Detailed Bibliographies
    5. Answer for contest, Puzzle or Games
    6. Homework Questions that are two specific.

Digital Document Delivery Service (DigDDS)

Provision of assistance in searching and delivery of specific e-journal articles, e-books. Patrons can search the titles via MHSS Library Online Public Access Catalog and request access at LibChat or via Librarian email [email protected]


Library User Education

This includes Library Orientation and Electronic Resources tutorial to teach library research skills and promote information literacy.

  • Freshmen Library Orientation – this session includes:
    1. overview of the Library policies, procedures, services and facilities;
    2. basic information retrieval process using OPAC; and
    3. Introduction to the use of online resources.

  • Electronic resources Tutorial – the tutorial includes: 1) Lecture on the different online resources that match possible research needs.

Faculty members and other members of the MHSS Community can avail the orientation and tutorial on schedule basis. Interested parties may inquire via LibChat or librarian email [email protected]


Suggest a Purchase

Use this online form to recommend new items to add in our collection. Note that the Suggest-a-Purchase service is for MHSS Students, Faculty and Staff Only. Before submitting a request, please check the MHSS OPAC to determine whether the material you want is already available. All recommendations will be reviewed and evaluated based on certain criteria. You will receive notifications on the status of your request.

To suggest a purchase, fill out the online form below and click the save button.

Acquisition Request Form

Date :
Name :
Email:
University Affiliation :
Format :
Title :
Author :
ISBN / ISSN :
Publisher :
Year :
Additional Information :

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