[Notice] Recommend PQDT Theses & Dissertations: You Choose, We Purchase!
Struggling to access full-text dissertations from top global universities?
Submit your recommendations, and we will acquire the research you need!
【What is PQDT?】
PQDT (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses) is the world's most comprehensive database of multidisciplinary graduate-level research. Each year, the Digital Dissertation Consortium (DDC) — comprising numerous academic institutions in Taiwan — collaboratively purchases selected PDF full-texts and integrates them into the DDC Database.
This allows for perpetual shared access among all consortium members. With over 300,000 full-text records available to date, it is a vital resource for accessing international academic research. This year, the selection of PQDT titles to be acquired by NTU will be based on your recommendations. Don't miss out!
【How to Search and Recommend】
1.To search in PQDT. (Note: If you are off-campus, please enable the VPN (Off-campus Internet Connection) first.)
2.Refine Your Search: Use filters such as University/Institution, Manuscript Type, or Language to narrow down your results.
3. Check for Full-Text Access: Click "Abstract/Details" under the search result. If a "Full text – PDF" button appears, it is available for download.
4. Verify Consortium Access: Click "DDC國際博碩士論文全文資料庫 to see if the full text is already available.
5.Search for Open Access:If the full text is still unavailable, try searching the title on Google. You may find an Open Access version already available online.
6.Submit Your Recommendation:If no full text is found, click "I NEED FULL TEXT", complete the form, and click "Submit" .
【Terms & Conditions】
1.Eligibility: This service is exclusive to current NTU faculty, staff, and students. Each person may recommend up to 10 titles.
2.Deadline: The event runs until July 31, 2026, or until the funding limit is reached.
3.Processing: Recommendations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
4.Notification: You will be notified of the procurement results by email within one month after the deadline.
5.Availability: Full-text acquisition is not guaranteed and depends on the specific copyright availability of each title.
6.Note: The NTU Library reserves the right to modify the event. Updates will be announced on the NTU Library website.
For any inquiries, please contact the NTU Library Subject Service Division.(Email: tul@ntu.edu.tw | Tel: (02) 3366-2326)
