The Library is pleased to offer a trial for “China Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s theses Full-Text Database (CNKI)” from now to 30 September 2024. If you have any suggestions about the database, please leave your comments [ HERE ]. User feedback is one of the important factors for considering new database subscriptions, thank you.

Database

China Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s theses Full-Text Database

Description

This database is currently the most comprehensive full-text database of master’s and doctoral dissertations in the country which publishes over 500 doctoral training institutions’ doctoral dissertations, totaling more than 500,000 pieces, and over 780 master’s training institutions’ master’s dissertations, totaling more than 5.9 million pieces, with the earliest dating back to 1984. It covers various fields, including basic sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, medicine, philosophy, humanities, and social sciences.

The Library is pleased to offer a trials of 2 databases DianJi Wen Xian Zheng Li Shu Ju Ku & Chinese Classic Ancient Books Database from now to 31 October 2024. If you have any suggestions about the database, please leave your comments. User feedback is one of the important factors for considering new database subscriptions, thank you.

Database	Description	Links
DianJi Wen Xian Zheng Li Shu Ju Ku	The data source of “Dian ji zheng li wen xian shu ju ku” primarily consists of the core compilation of ancient books published by the Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House. It also includes high-quality materials from relevant publishing institutions. The cooperative partners include the Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House, the Zhongxi Book Company, and other publishing institutions. Currently, the first to fourth phases have been launched, totaling 1 billion characters and 3,826 titles. The database encompasses Jin (經), Shi (史), Zi (子) , and Ji (集) of Sibu (四部分類法), including “Chinese Classical Literature Series,” “Chinese Modern Literature Series,” “Annotations and Commentaries on the Thirteen Classics,” “Qing Poetry Talks,” “Collection of Title and Postscript from Chinese Historical Bibliographies”, “Bronze Inscriptions and Image Integration from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties”, “Complete Works of Renowned Figures through the Ages”,”Local Literature”, etc.The collection retains the complete prefaces, annotations, and textual corrections from the books.	Access Link Comment
Chinese Classic Ancient Books Database	The resources of the Chinese Classic Ancient Books Database are entirely derived from actual published printed books, focusing on the ancient texts organized by the Zhonghua Book Company, while also encompassing the contributions from several professional publishers in the field of ancient book compilation. These resources undergo digital processing before their releases. TheJin (經), Shi (史), Zi (子) , and Ji (集) of Sibu (四部分類法), featuring collections likeTwenty-Four Histories, Tongjian, New Compilation of Philosophical Works, Commentaries on the Thirteen Classics by Qing scholars, Historical Material Notes, Basic Series of Classical Literature, Selected Buddhist Scriptures, etc., preserving specialized names and editorial annotations.	Access Link Comment