Library FAQs

To find out if a resource in Zotero is available through SUSS Library's subscriptions, follow these steps:

Configure the "Library Lookup" function in Zotero

1. Open Zotero
2. From the top menu, select Edit > Settings
3. In the General tab, scroll down to Locate
4. Under Resolver, select “Custom” > Enter the Library's resolver URL in the Base URL field: "https://search.library.suss.edu.sg/discovery/openurl?institution=65SUSS_INST&vid=65SUSS_INST:SUSS"
5. Click the X button to close the settings (saving is not required)

Check Library Access for a Resource

6. In Zotero, select the resource you would like to obtain the full text for
7. Click the arrow icon  in the right-hand panel > select Library Lookup

Access the Full Text

8. If the Library has access to the resource, you will be directed to it
9. If the Library does not have access to the resource, you will be directed to the Library Search page

10. If your resource is a book chapter/journal article, you may consider submitting a request for it through our Document Delivery Service:
    1. Select Sign in to log into the portal with your SUSS credentials (if necessary)
    2. Select Document Request and submit your request

Tips:

• Setting up the Library Lookup service only needs to be done once. After the initial setup, you can use Library Lookup directly from Zotero whenever you need to check access to a resource.
• If you would like to install Zotero, you may refer to the following FAQ for instructions: Is there a reference management tool I can use to help with citing and referencing? 
• For more information about Zotero, visit https://www.zotero.org/.
• For more information about the Document Delivery Service, please refer to this FAQ: How do I request for resources through the Document Delivery Service?