Resources
Our comprehensive library consists of materials from the most reputable sources and partners
Henry Stewart Talks (HSTalks) is a leading provider of specially prepared, animated, online, audio-visual lectures, seminar-style talks and case studies for business schools, universities and commercial enterprises in over 60 countries around the world.
A leader in providing graduate and continuing professional education in Business & Management for over 40 years.
ProQuest has a growing content collection that now encompasses 90,000 authoritative sources. It includes the world’s largest collection of dissertations and theses; global, national, regional and specialty newspapers; eBooks; aggregated collections of world’s most important scholarly journals and periodicals; and unique digitized historical collections from great libraries
and museums. ProQuest provides subscription for digital books.
Westlaw Asia is a portal that provides access to multiple products across various countries with a single search. An ideal tool for comparative law research, and a significant time saver, Westlaw also integrates with Westlaw Next for acess to content from Australia, Canada and the US.
The IACT College Library carries out basic functions of acquiring, organizing and disseminating information in support of the institution as well as to provide reading, reference, research materials, digital resources and other library services to our students, academic staff and non-academic staff for educational purposes.
CLJ Law provides online legal database service for subscribers. Their databases include current Malaysian cases, articles, practice notes, legislative forms, precedents, sample agreements and legislations.
How to Access CLJ
Lexis Advance is an innovative online research platform that allows today’s legal professionals to access trusted research. Lexis Advance includes Malaysia’s largest and most current case citatory, Casemate Case Citator, a complete legislation solution, unreported judgments and Malaysian law journal reports.
The BAC library is well stocked and provides access to an extensive collection of law reference materials, law books, statutes, and regulations. BAC offers full reference services and research assistance to students & faculty members. Help is available during working hours, either in person, via telephone or by email.
A market leader in social science and interdisciplinary research, offering a range of formats that focus on applied research, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Content covers Accounting, Finance & Economics, Business, Management & Strategy, Education, Marketing and Tourism & Hospitality.
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
With access to over 16,000 courses in 7 languages, LinkedIn Learning provides the most relevant and current learning opportunities across business, creative or technology topics.
Vital Source delivers a comprehensive study experience for a new world of learning with 1.5 million e-texts, the most extensive catalogue for higher education courses.
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The Library
Our state-of-the-art libraries deliver an outstanding student experience and provides access to an extensive range of digital and print collections. Whether you are preparing for your exams or improving your knowledge and awareness; whether you want to study in a physical environment, study online in your home, or find a calm space like our Hub – there’s a place at ABACUS Digital for you.
The Hub
An informal space for students to hold meetings, study, or simply relax, the Hub is the latest addition to our range of student services. With the comfortable seating, ample desk area, vending machines and pool tables, the Hub is a warm and welcoming place, a perfect blend of fun and function.
F.A.Q
What is ABACUS Digital Library?
- They are electronic resources such as e-Books, online journals, videos, online courses, etc. which you can access and download – full text or certain portion of the contents.
Where can I learn more about ABACUS Digital Library?
- Please refer the attached the video tutorials.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_YP4gZZyMU&feature=youtu.be
What online databases are available?
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw Asia
- CLJ Law
- ProQuest – ProQuest Journal & ProQuest eBook Central
- Emerald Journals
- Pearson eBooks – Vital Source
- LinkedIn Learning
- HS Talks
- KOHA
How do I login?
- Please login with your BAC Office 365 account.
Registration: Login Id & password
- Students are automatically registered & will get notification via their registered email.
How do I find the resources that I want?
- You may type in the subject / title / author / ISBN of the resources that you need in the search bar.
I have forgotten my ID / password. How to change it?
- You may check the “forgot my password” link & the admin will follow up from there.
How do I find a book/e-book/item that I want?
- You may type in the titles / author / ISBN of the particular book / item that you need in the respective platform.
How do I access the library resources off-campus? Can online databases be accessed from outside the campus?
- You can access the ABACUS Digital Library off-campus; provided you log in with your BAC Office 365 account.
I can’t get into a database that is subscribed by the library. What’s wrong?
- Please check your internet access / you may get in touch with the librarians via email.
Where can I find e-Books?
- You may access e-Books via:
- Proquest eBook Central or
- Pearson eBooks (Vital Source)
What is the borrowing duration for e-books?
- Proquest eBook Central:
- You can borrow the books up to 7-days, depending on the duration set by the system AND / OR the availability of the book.
- Pearson eBooks (Vital Source):
- User can borrow up to 3 books, with 1-day duration for each book.
How many copies of eBooks available? Do I need to wait to access an eBook?
- Proquest eBook Central
- Copies varies according to BAC subscription (Single-User / Multiple-User)
- Pearson eBooks (Vital Source)
- There are 3-copies available for each title.
Can I download the e-Books for off line reading?
- You may download the books for off line reading, but you won’t be able to access the book once the borrowing duration expires.