Dear faculty members and esteemed students,

We are thrilled to announce that the Directorate of Library Services at the Institute of Finance Management (IFM) has subscribed to the Taylor & Francis Online Database, providing unlimited access to high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly content to support the research and teaching needs of the IFM academic community.

As an overview, Taylor & Francis is a leading global publisher of scholarly journals, books, and digital resources across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Taylor & Francis Online database provides access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed journals, research articles, and conference proceedings in social sciences, humanities, science, technology, medicine, and engineering fields. The platform supports researchers, educators, and students by offering high-quality, credible academic content.

In terms of benefits, academic staff will gain numerous advantages from using the Taylor & Francis database for their research and teaching, including but not limited to gaining access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research, i.e. Taylor & Francis contains over 2,700 journals covering diverse subject areas. These peer-reviewed articles ensure reliability, credibility, and academic rigour. Secondly, the database contains cutting-edge research & up-to-date publications. Also, Taylor & Francis is frequently updated with new research findings and trends and provides access to early online publications before they appear in print.

Thirdly, the database offers enhanced teaching and course material development. In this context, academic staff can integrate journal articles into course reading lists, allowing students to explore journal articles even when they are not doing research but rather working on their assignments using highly researched documents as a reference. This, in turn, will provide insights to enrich lectures and discussions.

Taylor & Francis database also enhances interdisciplinary research opportunities for academic staff as the database covers multiple disciplines, allowing for cross-disciplinary collaboration and facilitating researchers to explore topics from different academic perspectives. Additionally, the database offers publishing opportunities where academic staff can submit their research to Taylor & Francis journals for publication. This, in turn, will facilitate academic staff and the institution to gain visibility, recognition, and academic citations.

Furthermore, Taylor & Francis offers advanced search and research tools, i.e. the database platform provides advanced search features (keywords, authors, DOI, and more), and the citation tracking tools help monitor the impact of research publications. Moreover, the database is advantageous as it promotes open access and institutional access. This has been made possible as many universities have subscribed to Taylor & Francis, giving faculty free access to thousands of journals—open access options allow for broader dissemination of research findings. Also, researchers can connect with peers, follow key authors, and stay updated on emerging topics. Lastly, the database supports citation management software like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero, ensuring easy exportation of references and citations for academic writing.

To bask in the aforementioned academic advantages, you can explore the Taylor & Francis database through the IFM Library website or use the link: https://www.tandfonline.com/. Access is provided through the IFM IP addresses; you can view and download articles on campus.

If you need any assistance, our dedicated library team is here to help you navigate the database and troubleshoot access issues. The DLS encourages you to take full advantage of this valuable resource to enhance your academic and research endeavours. Happy researching!

Best regards,
Directorate of Library Services
Institute of Finance Management (IFM)