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Introduction to E-Resources

What are Library E-Resources?

Library E-Resources are online articles, newspapers, books, reports, and other useful information available through online platforms called databases. SIM Library subscribes to these databases so that SIM users can access them.


Overview of Library E-Resources


What can you use E-Resources for?

  • Find reliable sources for assignments and research.
  • Access company, industry, country, and market reports.
  • Read newspapers, journals, and magazines.
  • Stay up to date with current news and developments.


How to sign in?

  1. Go to the E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg
  2. Sign in using your SIM MyMail account.
  3. Select the e-resource you want to access.


Need more help?

Scroll down this page for:

  • E-Resources by Subject (See image below)
  • E-Resources Guides

E-Resources Guides

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Academic Search Complete Business Times EMIS Factiva Financial Times JSTOR Passport by Euromonitor Statista Straits Times E-Books

Academic Search Complete

About

Academic Search Complete (ASC) provides full-text access to scholarly journals and magazines.

Use ASC to find articles on the Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science & Technology.

Example: Is intrinsic or extrinsic motivation better for long-term physical activity?

Screenshot of an Academic Search Complete search results page.
How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click Academic Search Complete.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the Academic Search Complete link.
How to Search

Basic Search

  1. Enter your keywords, question, or topic in the search box.
  2. Select Full Text to ensure that you can read or download the articles in full.
  3. Click Search.
    Academic Search Complete basic search page showing the search box and Full Text filter.
  1. Use the filters on the left to narrow your results. Then click Apply.
    • Peer Reviewed – Limit results to articles reviewed by subject experts.
    • Publication Date – For current research, select articles published within the last 5–10 years.
    • Other Filters – Scroll down the menu to apply additional filters such as language.
  2. Click an article title to read, download, or view more details.
    Search results page showing filters and article titles.
  1. Click Access Options to view the article in PDF or Online Full Text:
    • PDF – View the article as it was printed in the journal.
    • Online Full Text – Best for browsing on a mobile device or if you want to translate articles.
      Search results page showing filters and article titles.
  2. At the top of each article, you will find a toolbar. Click the Cite icon to generate a citation, or click the Publications icon to find more articles from the same journal/publication.
    Search results page showing filters and article titles.

Citations

  • Click the Cite icon “ (It looks like a double quotation mark).
  • Select a citation style such as APA.
  • Always check the citation for accuracy when you use it in your assignment. Citation tool showing available citation styles.

Watch the Video Tutorial

This video covers:

  • Advanced search tips
  • Getting citations
  • Finding publications
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Natural Language Search

  1. You can search Academic Search Complete by typing a question instead of keywords.
    Example: How does poverty affect health? instead of poverty AND health
  2. To search using keywords only, turn off Natural Language Search.
  3. The database uses AI to find relevant articles. Click Show refined query to see the search terms used.
    Natural Language Search in Academic Search Complete.
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The Business Times

About

The Business Times is a daily newspaper published in Singapore. It covers local and international business news, market updates, and industry insights.

Note: The e-paper shows issues from the last 14 days only. Use the Search feature to find older articles.

Screenshot of The Business Times ePaper interface.
Access Limits
• Website: Up to 20 users at a time
• App: Up to 20 users

If the website reaches its access limit, the user who signed in first will be logged out automatically.
Need help? Email libenQ@sim.edu.sg.
How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  1. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). Sign in page with email address.
  1. Note down the ID and password (blanked out in yellow), then click on The Business Times.
    SIM E-Resources page showing The Business Times login access.
  1. At the top-right of The Business Times page, click Sign in / Sign up for free. If a pop-up appears, scroll down to find the sign-in button.
    Screenshot of The Business Times sign in button.
  1. Enter the ID you noted earlier and click Continue. Then enter the Password to sign in.
    Screenshot of The Business Times sign in box.
How to Search

After signing in, click the magnifying glass icon to start searching.

Search icon

Type in your search terms and press Enter.

Watch the Video Tutorial

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EMIS

About

EMIS (Emerging Markets Information Systems) is an award-winning database focused on emerging markets. It provides professional research, analysis, data, and news on companies, industries, and countries worldwide.

Note: Only 10 concurrent users can access EMIS at any one time.

Singapore Airlines Company Profile on EMIS

Company Profile (Singapore Airlines)

Need help?

You can contact EMIS Support directly.
For example, if you cannot find a report, click the question mark (?) at the top right of the page. Then click Send Email.

EMIS Help and Resources page

You can also email SIM Library at libenQ@sim.edu.sg.

How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click EMIS.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the EMIS link.
  5. Once you are signed in, find the X button to close the pop-up.
    Close pop-up on EMIS.
How to Search

Basic Search

  1. Type the name of a company, industry, or country in the search bar.
  2. Select one of the suggested results.
  3. Use the filters on the left to refine your search.
Filters on EMIS

Quick Links

These quick links take you directly to selected report collections on EMIS.
Sign in to EMIS first before clicking on them.

EIU Industry Reports

Industry overviews, trends and forecasts.

MarketLine Country Reports

Country profiles and PESTLE analysis.

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Factiva

About

Factiva provides over 30,000 sources of international news. This includes newspapers, newswires, industry publications, websites, company financials, reports, and more.

Screenshot of Factiva Industry page
How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click Factiva.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the Factiva link.
How to Search (New Interface)

New Interface

Factiva has two interfaces: Classic and New. You will see the Classic interface when you sign in.

Click Switch Factiva to change to the New interface.

Switch Factiva button screenshot

Search with Natural Language

The new interface lets you search by asking questions instead of only keywords.

Example searches:
• What are esports?
• Singapore Airlines
• Electric vehicle industry
  1. Enter your search in the search box. Factiva will display the most relevant news articles.
  2. Use the filters to refine your results.
    Factiva New interface search results screenshot
How to Search (Classic Interface)

Overview (Classic Interface)

Factiva has two interfaces: Classic and New. You will see the Classic interface when you sign in.

Factiva Classic interface screenshot

Scroll down the Factiva landing page to view the Newsstand.

Factiva Newsstand screenshot

Search by Keyword

1. Click Search or Search Builder.

Factiva Search Builder tab

2. Enter your keywords to find articles.

3. Select the date range. Then click Search.

Factiva Search Builder

Search Tips

  • Use quotation marks to find exact words or phrases (e.g. “Albert Einstein”; “ate and left no crumbs”)
  • Join keywords with Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT)

AND – Find results that contain all your keywords.

Example: coffee AND "green tea"

✓ Results contain both Coffee and Green tea.

AND boolean operator

OR – Find results that contain either one or all of the keywords.

Example: coffee OR "green tea"

✓ Results contain Coffee, Green tea, or both.

OR boolean operator

NOT – Exclude words you do not want in your results.

Example: coffee NOT "green tea"

✓ Results contain Coffee.
✗ Results do not contain Green tea.

NOT boolean operator

Search by Publication

Use the filters below the search box to narrow your search results.

To find articles from a specific publication:

  1. Enter your search terms in the search box. Then type AND.
  2. Click Source and enter the publication name (for example, The Straits Times).
  3. Click the blue arrow to add the publication to your search. Then click Search.
Add Source on Factiva Search

Find Company Information

  1. Hover over the Companies/Markets tab. Then click Company.
Factiva Companies tab
  1. Type the company name (for example, Singapore Airlines) in the search box.
  2. Select the correct company from the drop-down list.
Screenshot of company search page on Factiva
  1. The Company Snapshot provides key information about the company.
  2. Use the menu on the left to find more information.
    • Peer Comparison: View the company's competitors.
    • Financial Results: View financial information such as annual balance sheets.
    • Reports: Click to create a customised report.
Screenshot of Company Snapshot page on Factiva
  1. On the Financial Results page, you can choose between different types of financial statements.
  2. Click Spreadsheet to download the information as an Excel file.
Screenshot of financial results page on Factiva

Watch the Video Tutorial

This video covers:

  • Classic Interface
  • Industry Reports
  • Company Information
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Financial Times (FT.com)

About

Financial Times or FT.com is a global daily newspaper. It offers global business news, financial journalism, market updates, and economic analysis.

Note:
• If you are a current SIM student, please email libenQ@sim.edu.sg to request access.
• Once your request is approved, you will receive an email invitation to register for FT.com.
• Please follow the instructions in the email.

Screenshot of Financial Times landing page

Looking for a specific article? You can also use Factiva to find Financial Times articles published within the past month.

The video below shows you how to search for a specific newspaper in Factiva.

How to Sign In

Please email libenQ@sim.edu.sg to request access.

Once your request is approved, you will receive an email invitation to register for FT.com.

Please follow the instructions in the email.

How to Search
  • Click the magnifying glass icon at the top of the page.
  • Enter your keywords.
  • Click Search.
  • Select an article from the search results.
Financial Times search results
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ask FT

Ask FT is an AI feature that uses the Financial Times archive (from 2004 onwards) to answer your questions.

You can use it to:

  • Get quick answers on unfamiliar topics, such as "Summarise the latest US political news".
  • View the Financial Times articles used to generate the answer.
  • Use the results as a starting point for further research.

Where to Find It

Sign in to FT.com, then click Ask FT on the homepage.

Ask FT on the FT.com homepage
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JSTOR

About

JSTOR provides core journals in Economics, History, Political Science, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Screenshot of JSTOR landing page
How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click JSTOR.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the JSTOR link
How to Search
  1. Enter your keywords in the search box and click the magnifying glass icon.
    JSTOR search results
  2. Use the filters on the left to narrow down your results by item type, date, subject, or language.
  3. Click the title to open the article. You may also download it.
    JSTOR search results

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Passport by Euromonitor International

About

Passport by Euromonitor International provides strategic analysis and data insights on industries, markets, consumers and companies.

Screenshot of Passport landing page

How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click Passport.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the Passport link
  5. Read the Terms and Conditions, then click Accept at the bottom-right corner of the page.

    Tip: Scroll down if you cannot see the Accept button.

    Screenshot of Passport terms and conditions
How to Search

Passport offers two ways to search:

  1. Keyword search
  2. Category search
Passport search options

View this step-by-step guide on how to search:

Passport Search Guide ➔

In Passport, you can access categories shown in blue. Categories shown in black are not available.
For example, under the Industries > Services category, Automotive and Mobility and Sports are not available.

Passport search options

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Statista

About

Statista provides access to market data, statistics, forecasts, reports, and studies across a wide range of topics and industries.

Note: Statista is available only to current SIM students, lecturers, and staff.

How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click Statista.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the Statista link
How to Search

Basic Search

  • Enter your topic in the search bar or select a suggested topic.
  • Click Search.
  • Select statistics, reports, or infographics from the results.
  • View or download the data you need.
Screenshot of Statista landing page

Citations

Click the Cite icon and choose a citation style like APA.

Screenshot of Statista citation

Watch the Video Tutorial

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Statista includes a Research AI assistant that uses relevant content from the Statista database to answer your questions.

You can ask questions in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Korean, and receive answers in the same language.

About Research AI ➔

Where to Find It

Sign in to Statista and look for Research AI at the top of the page.

Statista Research AI tool
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The Straits Times

About

The Straits Times is a daily newspaper published in Singapore. Stay up-to-date with Home (Singapore) news, World news, East Asian news, Southeast Asian news, Sports news, Financial news, and lifestyle updates.

Note: The e-paper shows issues from the last 14 days only. Use the Search feature to find older articles.

Screenshot of Straits Times landing page
Access Limits
• Website: Up to 10 users at a time
• App: Up to 40 users

If the website reaches its access limit, the user who signed in first will be logged out automatically.
Need help? Email libenQ@sim.edu.sg.
How to Sign In
  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  1. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  1. Note down the ID and password (blanked out in yellow), then click on The Straits Times.
    SIM E-Resources page showing The Straits Times login access.
  1. At the top right of The Straits Times page, click Log in.
    Screenshot of The Straits Times login button.
  1. Enter the ID you noted earlier and click Continue. Then enter the Password to login.
    Screenshot of The Straits Times sign in box.
How to Search
  1. After signing in, click Menu.
  2. Click Search.
  3. Enter your search terms and press Enter.
Straits Times search page Straits Times search page

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E-Books

About

Looking for an e-book?

Start with OneSearch. Search by title, author, or topic to find e-books, physical books, and journal articles available through SIM Library.

OneSearch Results page.

You may also use the search bar on the Library website. It will bring you to the same results page.

OneSearch search bar on the SIM Library website.

Or, search for e-books directly on these platforms:

Platform Best For
ProQuest Ebook Central Textbooks & general reading
VLeBooks Textbooks
Business Expert Press General reading

Can't find a book?
Email us at libenQ@sim.edu.sg

How to Search

  1. Start with OneSearch on the SIM Library website.
    Type the book title, author, or topic in the OneSearch box and click the magnifying glass icon to start searching.
    Example: "when things don't go your way"

    OneSearch search bar on the SIM Library website.

  2. The e-book is available if the results page shows the labels:
    Book + Online access OR
    Book + Full text available.

    Click the book title.

    OneSearch search results showing an e-book.

  3. Click the Full Text link.

    Full Text link on the e-book record.

  4. Select your user category, then sign in with your SIM email address and password.
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).

    SIM Library sign-in page showing user categories.

  5. Start reading your e-book. For example, you can click Read Online on ProQuest Ebook Central.

    ProQuest Ebook Central page showing the Read Online option.
ProQuest EBook Central

What can I find here?
Browse selected e-textbooks and titles on topics such as mental wellness, financial literacy, and leadership.

How to Sign In

  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click ProQuest Ebook Central.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the ProQuest link

How to Search

  • When you first sign in, you will see the full list of e-books available.
  • Use the search box to find e-books by keyword, ISBN, title, or author.
Searching in ProQuest Ebook Central

View ProQuest Search Guide ➔

AI Research Assistant

ProQuest's AI Research Assistant can help you explore and ask questions about the content of a book.

About: Research Assistant ➔

VLeBooks

What can I find here?
Find selected e-textbooks

How to Sign In

  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click VLeBooks.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the VLeBooks link

How to Search

Click All eBooks to browse the full collection available through VLeBooks.

Searching in ProQuest Ebook Central
Business Expert Press E-Books

What can I find here?
Find e-books on business, finance, entrepreneurship, and related topics.

How to Sign In

  1. Go to the SIM E-Resources page: https://primo.sim.edu.sg.
  2. Select your user category.
    Sign in page with user categories.
  3. Sign in using your SIM email address and password (for example, xxx001@mymail.sim.edu.sg).
    Note: If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).
    Sign in page with email address.
  4. Click Business Expert Press E-Books.
    Screenshot of the SIM E-Resources page showing the Business Expert Press link

How to Search

By default, the platform displays all available titles, including books that are not part of SIM Library's collection.

Select All Titles, then Full Text Only to view books available through SIM Library (110 titles).

Select All Titles in BEP Select Full Text only in BEP
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