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1.0 Organisation Profile
1.1 Introduction
Tun Seri Lanang Library was incepted concurrently with the establishment of
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1970 at Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. The
library has moved to the permanent campus at Bangi and has used level 5, Canselori,
UKM in the year of 1977. It was officially named Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang on
the 20th of July 1980, after a prominent figure of the Johore Sultanese, in recognition
of his immense contributions to the Malay world. Actually, Tun Seri Lanang is a
famous bangsawan & laureate in Tanah Melayu in 16th century. Today, the Library is
housed in a six-storeyed building at the main campus of UKM in Bangi and has four
branch libraries, named the Malay World & Civilization Branch library, Law Branch
Library, Dr. Abdul Latiff Branch Library and UKM Hospital Branch Library.
Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang (PTSL) is divided into 3 parts which are Resource
Development Programme, Service Management Programme and Branch Libraries
which all of them are headed by Chief Librarian, Hj. Abu Bakar bin Maidin.
There are 4 departments under Resource Development Programme which are
IT & System Department, Acquisition Department, Catalogue Department and
Binding & Journal Management Department. Resource Development Programme is
headed by Deputy Chief Librarian, Pn. Hafsah binti Mohamed. While Service
Management Programme has 7 departments under its management which are
Information Service Department, Customer Service Department, Research Service
Department, Arab & Islam Civilization Collection Department, Archive, Gallery &
Special Collection Department, Southeast Asia & Documents Collection Department
and Media Collection Department. This programme is headed by Deputy Chief
Librarian, Puan Noraini Omar (organization chart: refer to appendix). Branch
Libraries are supervised by main library. These libraries held special collections that
main library cannot provide. These libraries are Law Library (located at Law Faculty
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which contains law-related collections), Malay World & Civilization Library
(located at Malay World & Civilization Institute which contains Malay civilization
collections), Dr. Abdul Latiff Library (located at KL campus which contains medical
and health related collections) and UKM Medical Centre Library (located at Cheras
which contains more advanced medical and health related collections). Each Branch
Libraries is headed by 4 Chief Branch Library.
Mission Of Tun Seri Lanang Library
The library is committed in becoming a library that will set the trends in providing a
range of services and technologies which facilitate access, retrieval and interpretation
of knowledge irrespective of the nature or location of the information sources.
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2.0 Activities & work experience gained
2.1 Task and how to do the task
I started my Industrial Training on 7th July 2008, at 9.00am. My friends and i attended
first meeting on that day handled by the Deputy Chief Librarian, Pn. Hafsah binti
Mohamed. She gave us a brief explanation about the library and the things that we
have to do during our training at Tun Seri Lanang Library.
For the first month of our training, we were brought to all departments of
PTSL and Branch Libraries. The first thing we had to do is survey all the work
processes and procedures either it is necessary at any process that can be transform
into a system to accomplished their task in a minimum time. We also have to give
comments and suggestions in order to improve the works in the libraries especially in
ICT applications. We had been given the chance to feel the experience to key in the
data in VTLS System in every department. Each department does different kind of
job. We also had been given the chance to do the other works process of a library that
are not related or not used the ICT application like bind a book. It is very interesting
because I got to know how the book is processed before the student can get it on the
shelf and borrow the book. Besides, I also get the chance to join the Information Skill
Course as the course instructor. I have to give the explanation about PTSL to the new
students. I brought small groups of students to all Library collections and facilities. I
got benefits from it on upgrading and increasing my self-confidence and my
communication skills.
From our survey, PTSL has many manual forms that we think can be
computerizing (online form). PTSL has problems with non-degree students because
they register in UKM at irregular period. They must come to the library to register
their user ID and password because PTSL do not have online register forms to assist
these students.
After first month, we had a meeting with our company supervisor which is
Deputy Chief Librarian, Pn. Hafsah and the Head of System and Information
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Technology Department, Encik Hazmir and also with Encik Hafiz (System and
Information Technology Department). We have discussed about the potential project
that will be carried out for our practical training project. We have to present our
comments and suggestions on what we had seen during first month at each department
of PTSL and the branch libraries. We also discussed about the projects that suitable.
Pn. Hafsah, En. Hazmir and En. Hafiz have listed three projects to be carried out by
us. We have been divided into three groups.
My partner, Rabiatul Adawiyah, and I were asked to develop an e-Tutorial to
guide the users on how to use OPAC Gemilang, UKM Digital Collection and e-
Journal Portal. We have to show and guide the users how to search the items in the
library collections, renew the items, request the items, cancel the requested items,
check accounts and the other applications of OPAC Gemilang, UKM Digital
Collection and e-Journal Portal.
At first, we tried to search the software for developing an e-Tutorial in the
internet. Then, En. Hazmir have suggested us to use Adobe Captivate. So, we
downloaded Adobe Captivate version 3 but it is just only for one month. We started to
learn and explore that software. Before starting the work to develop that e-Tutorial,
we have discussed with Pn. Lela Ruzma, Pn. Azmah and Pn. Noraini about the e-
Tutorial. They have explained to us the functions and the applications provided in
OPAC Gemilang, UKM Digital Collection and e-Journal Portal.
After three weeks, En Hafiz gave us the original Adobe Captivate version 2.
We faced some problems because of the different version of that software. We have to
redo the e-Tutorial, we have to start again all the work process that we have done
before.
We have presented our project to the users who are my fellow friends to get
their comments and suggestions to add into the e-Tutorial. We have edited the e-
tutorial according to the users comments and suggestions. We also always referred to
Pn. Lela Ruzma and En. Hazmir when we got problems.
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My partner and I have presented the complete e-Tutorial on 21st November
2008 to the Management to show our outcome in doing practical training in Tun Seri
Lanang Library for 5 months.
I also involved in the activities that has been held by PTSL such as Bicara
Buku Bersama Dato Dr. Sheikh Muzaffar. He talked a lot about his life journey. I
was very motivated with his speech. Besides, I also involved with special events such
as celebrating Hari Raya, morning assembly with other staff. From all the occasions
and events, i get to know more about the staffs and get to communicate with them
better. It gave me work experience and it have teach me to be more prepared to work
environment later after finishing my studies in UKM.
2.2 Contribution to the company
One of the main contributions that I gave to the library is, I have developed an e-
Tutorial that will be used by the library in order to guide the users on how to use the
services provided in the librarys website. This e-Tutorial is very important and is an
alternative to the way that the librarian did before; teach the students in the computer
lab on how to use the OPAC Gemilang, UKM Digital Collection and e-Journal Portal.
This e-Tutorial will help the librarian and also the users because it can be access and
used by users anytime and anywhere.
The other contributions that I gave to the library are; I have to teach some
users on how to use the borrowing and returning self service machine. Besides,
sometimes, if the returning machine is full, I collected and arranged the book neatly
on the trolley so that it is easier for the staff to collect the books.
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3.0 ICT application in organisation
UKM Library uses the latest ICT application to manage its daily routine.
Softwares used are Virtua System that was bought from VTLS from United Kingdom
to help in book circulation (borrow & return process), the OPAC GEMILANG and
book & media ordering & invoice process. This system uses Sun Solaris server and
Oracle database. Other software includes Content Manager from IBM to manage
UKM Digital Collection and ezproxy server to manage E-Journal database. UKM
Library also uses Computer Lab Management System created by Zettasoft to manage
its computer labs located at siber@ptsl. Recently, UKM Library has bought a book-
drop system and a borrowing self-service system.
UKM Library also uses basic hardware which is computer sets from Dell and
Hewlett-Packard & barcode scanner. This scanner is used to scan barcode that was
glued to the books. These barcodes works similar as goods in a supermarket. It helps
with total books borrow and return for the day, month or year for each student. The
other basic hardware used in the library are self service borrowing machine and self
service returning machine.
UKM Library also uses basic software which are:-
(a) System VTLS Virtua
This is the main system that is being used to do all the work in Tun Seri
Lanang Library. There are many modules in this system which are book
circulation (borrow & return process) module, cataloguing module, acquisition
module and modul terbitan bersiri. This system uses Sun Solaris server andOracle database.
(b) Computer Lab Management
This software is an outsource software that is created by Zettasoft to manage
library computer labs located at siber@ptsl in Tun Seri Lanang Library.
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(c) Content Manager
This Software is brought from IBM to manage UKM Digital Collection
(d) Ezproxy
Ezproxy server is used to manage E-Journal database.
(e) Microsoft Window XP Professional
This is the main operation system that is being used by Tun Seri Lanang
Library.
(f) Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
This software is being used as a tool to create a system or a webpage. This
software can be used in many language programming such as PHP
Programmming Language. It being used by the System and Information
Service Department and the KIK team that is assigned to do improvement to
their job by designing a system or a website.
(g)Adobe Photoshop 7
This software is important to design the banner of a website or a banner for
any occasion.
(h) Adobe Captivate 2.0
This software is used to do the e-tutorial.
(i) Microsoft Office Tools
The software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Pointwill be
used in daily usage.
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4.0 Conclusion
After 20 weeks of training at PTSL, I finally know what working environment is like.
I found that work is not an easy. I am glad that I have chose PTSL as my training
place because I got a lot of experiences not just in Information Technology field but
also from the Library Science field. Teamwork is the most important thing that needs
to be implemented in a working environment. This chance and experience at PTSL
make me realise that IT need and used in everywhere and in every organization.
Sometimes, I felt disappointed and stress when the staff asked me too many
things to do in that e-Tutorial. I have tried my best with my partner to accomplish the
goal. I hope that the library will be success in the IT field, so that the Tun Seri Lanang
Library can always heading the information
Training students should be given more chances in involving in library works to get
more work experiences. The comment or suggestion for faculty, students should be
given enough knowledge and be teached the subjects and courses that are related and
being used in Information Technology industries, for example language PHP and
MYSQL.
References
Tun Seri Lanang Library
- IT & System Department
- Information Service Department
- Resource Development Programme Department
Pn. Hafsah Mohd.
Timbalan Ketua Pustakawan KananKetua Program Pembangunan Sumber,
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Bahagian Pentadbiran dan Kualiti,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bangi, Selangor
Tel: 03-89215059
Appendix
1) ORGANIZATION CHART
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2) SRCEEN CAPTURES OF e-TUTORIAL
Homepage of our project (e-tutorial)
OPAG Gemilang page (links to e-tutorial)
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UKM Digital Collection page (links to e-tutorial)
e-Journal Portal page (links to e-tutorial)
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Examples of screen capture of e-Tutorial
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3) LIBRARYS COLLECTIONS
The Librarys collections encompass more than 550,000 volumes of books
and government documents, about 3000 titles of journals apart from
microforms and media in various formats. This section of the librarys
homepage lists the main collections of the library. Books are classified by
the Library of Congress (LC) Classification scheme and they are arranged
on the shelves in the following classified order.
General Collection
This collection is located on the 5th level of the Library and houses books on all
subjects with the basic holdings in English though some of the books are written
in Malay, Arabic and Dutch. All the books are on open access and may be checked
out upon request. The holdings of this collection are accessible through the
librarys online catalog GEMILANG and the location code is Koleksi Am.
Red Spot Collection
The Red Spot Collection is located behind the circulation counter on level 4 of the
Library. The materials in this collection are acquired upon the recommendation of
lecturers, and they serve as compulsory reading materials. They may be accessed
via GEMILANG, the Librarys online catalogue, and the location code is Tanda
Merah (red spot).
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All the materials in this collection may be borrowed for 2 hours. However, renewal
for another 2 hours is permitted unless they have been reserved by other users.
Overnight loans are allowed from 4.15 pm to 9.45 pm on Mondays to Fridays, and
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Nevertheless, postgraduates
may borrow 1 book for a week while lecturers are allowed to borrow 1 book for 2
weeks.
Reference Collection
Consists of books embracing all disciplines except the Arabic and Islamic studies,
is housed on level 4 of Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang. These materials are strictly
for reference only within the vicinity of the collection which is divided into the
following 2 sections:
General Reference Section
This section comprises reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries,
almanacs, guide books, yearbooks, etc., all having the code RUJ preceding their
call numbers. Included in this section are also past years' examination papers of
the faculties.
Abstracts, Indexes and Bibliographies Section
All materials in this section have the code ZZ prefixed to their call numbers.
Indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, book reviews and guides to literature
constitute this section.
Arabic & Islamic Civilization Collection
This is a collection of books and reference materials pertaining to Islam and the
Middle East, and journals in the Arabic language. It is located on level 5 of the
Library. The holdings of this collection are accessible through the Librarys online
catalogue, GEMILANG, and are assigned the location code Koleksi Islam. There is
also an author/title card catalogue for materials written in the Arabic language, in
the vicinity of the collection. The cards are arranged alphabetically, according to
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the Arabic alphabet. All the books in this collection may be borrowed except for
the reference books with call numbers preceded by Ruj or ZZ.
Services
Produces acquisitions lists for new books.
Compiles guide books on subjects taught at the Faculty of
Islamic Studies.
Provides reference and information services relating to
Islamic studies.
Conducts library instruction classes for students from the
Faculty of Islamic Studies (upon request only).
Archives Collection
The Archives Collection is located on level 5 of the Library. It consists of the
following printed and non-printed materials on Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, its
academic and professional staff as well as the activities of its graduates. All
materials are for reference only within the collection during office hours.
Official Reports
Comprises annual reports, calendars, prospectuses and other publications of the
University and its departments.
Newspapers and Newsletters
In-house newspapers and newsletters of departments or faculties, including
magazines and bulletins by students and staff associations.
Journals
Journal titles published by the University Press and the faculties.
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Inaugural lectures
Texts of all inaugural lectures and materials from exhibitions held in conjunction
with the lectures.
Personal Collection
Writings and published works of academic and professional staff as well as
research reports and working papers presented in seminars and conferences form
the bulk of the collection.
Theses and Dissertations
Those pertaining to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia only.
Souvenirs
Informative programs or souvenirs in bookform that are produced in conjunction
with any official ceremonies in the University, e.g. convocation.
Non-Printed Materials
Photographs, charts and newspaper clippings pertaining to the history and
development of the University.
Indexes
Indexes are provided in 2 arrangements, namely: Author/Title, Faculties and
departments.
Southeast Asia Collection
The Southeast Asia Collection is situated on level 5 of Perpustakaan Tun Seri
Lanang. It is a closed access collection consisting of the following materials on an
array of subjects pertaining to Southeast Asian countries such as Brunei,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam. Books published in a variety of languages - Malay, Indonesian,
English and Dutch. Current and back issues of important journals relating to
Southeast Asia.
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Masters and doctoral dissertations acquired by the Library. Papers presented at
workshops, seminars and conferences held in the country. Reference materials
and bibliographies on Southeast Asia. These materials are catalogued according
to the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. Bibliographic information of
these materials may be obtained from GEMILANG (Online Public Access
Catalogue).
Regulations and Loan Services
Students are allowed to borrow only 1 item at a time for 2 hours.
However, lecturers may
borrow 2 items for 2 days.
Materials in this collection can be borrowed for reference only within the
confines of the
collection's reading area.
Users are advised to check GEMILANG for the correct call number of the
material they wish
to borrow.
Campus card must be produced each time a user wishes to borrow an
item.
Borrowers are required to check the shelf arrangement plan for the correct
location of items as
browsing is not allowed.
Borrowing and returning of materials are handled at the counter manually
(for students) and
via the computer (for academic staff).
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Photocopying facilities provided in accordance with the Copyright Act
1987, are available to
users.
An overdue book is fined 50 cent per hour until the item is returned. For
academic staff, the
fine is 50 cent per day until the item is returned.
Media Collection
This collection encompasses materials such as microfiches, microfilms,
videocassettes, slides, films and maps. It is located on level 2 of the Library.
Current materials can be accessed via GEMILANG while the earlier ones are
accessible through the following card catalogues in the collection, by Author/title
catalogue or catalogue based on materials/form.
Loan Service
Academic staff may borrow 2 items for a week. Other users, however, are allowed
to borrow 1 item for 3 hours. Borrowing procedures are the same as those for the
general collection. Overdue items are fined 50 cent per item per hour until it is
returned. For academic staff, the fine is 50 cent per day until the item is
returned.
Facilities
A variety of equipments like video players, OHP, LCD, microform readers,
video projectors, etc. are provided for use with the different types of
media.
5 theatrettes for group film viewing.
Open carrels for individual study.
Off-air recording facility (upon request only)
Micrographic services for microforms.
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Special Collection
This is a rich and diverse research collection. Within this collection are the
librarys oldest, most beautiful and most fragile works. It is actually a collection of
small special collections. Through the astute acquisition of collections and with
donations from private collectors, this special collection of international
significance has attracted many overseas researchers.
The following are the special collections within this collection with each having its
own significance and uniqueness:
The Schacht Collection
This collection, acquired in the early 1970s, was named after its original owner,
the late Prof. Joseph Schacht, a German orientalist who published books on
Islamic studies. The books in this collection were written in various languages like
Arabic, English, German, French, Hebrew and Persian. Invaluable resources on
Hadith, al-Quran, Islamic law, sufism, mysticism, Arab civilization constitute this
collection.
The Rare Book Collection
Consists of books on social sciences which were published before 1950. Books
were written in Arabic, English. Dutch, German, French and Malay/Indonesian
with the bulk relating to Southeast Asia.
Indonesian-Chinese Peranakan Literature
This collection consists of literary works written by Indonesian-born Chinese and
published in Indonesia between 1870 and 1950. Fiction in the form of novels,
poetry and short stories portray interesting social conditions prevailing in
Indonesia during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Harun Aminurrashid Collection
This collection was entrusted to the library by the family of the late Harun
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Aminurrashid, a well-known Malay writer. Consists of books, journals, conference
papers, reports and pamphlets in various fields.
The Manuscript Collection
The collection consists of Malay and Arabic manuscripts. Malay manuscripts relate
to the history of the Acheh Sultanate. Arabic manuscripts however focus on
Quranic verses.
Loan Services
All materials kept in the Special Collection may be consulted within the Special
Collection reading area on level 4 of Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang. Users may
request the items at the counter on level 5 by filling up the request slip. Items
will be retrieved by a staff member. Part of the holdings is accessible by means of
the librarys online catalogue GEMILANG. Each special collection has been
assigned identification as given below:
41 The Schacht Collection
42 The Rare Book Collection
43 Indonesian-Chinese Peranakan Literature
MS Manuscript
To access the remaining materials, users are urged to visit the Special Collection
in person in order to consult the classified card catalogues, accessions lists and
bibliographies.
Documents Collection
Government documents are important sources for statistics, government policies
and current or historical events. They are housed on level 5 of Perpustakaan Tun
Seri Lanang and are published by the following bodies:
Government of Malaysia (ministerial/department level)
State governments of Malaysia
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Statutory bodies in Malaysia
United Nations and its agencies
Foreign governments (selective)
OECD (Organization for Economic Corporation and Development)
Intergovernmental bodies
Rand Corporation a private institution which publishes reports, papers,
notes, etc. for research
Document materials may be borrowed for reference within the Southeast Asia
Collection reading area. Academic staff may borrow a maximum of 2 items for a
period of 2 days. Overdue items are fined 50 cent per day per item until it is
returned.
Catalogues
The Documents Collection is accessible via 3 types of catalogues:
The Malaysiana Catalogue arranged alphabetically by author/title and
corporate name
The Foreign Government Catalogue arranged alphabetically by corporate
name
The Pamphlet Catalogue arranged alphabetically by author/title and
corporate name
Services
Loan Policies
This collection is open to library members only. To borrow, members are required
to abide by the following loan procedures:
Refer to the catalogue for the reference number of the item.
Enter the collection (without pencil/pen/paper) to retrieve the item.
Hand over the library/membership card and the item to the counter staff
for recording. (The counter is open from 8.30 am to 10.00 pm on Mondays
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Fridays, 8.30 am to 6.00 pm on Saturdays and 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on
Sundays. However, during study/exam weeks, the opening hours are
extended to 10.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays)
User Education/Advice
This service is provided (upon request) with the following objectives:
To help the users retrieve government documents.
To educate users on the use of the Documents Collection catalogues.
To handle enquiries pertaining to the Documents Collection.
Book Exhibition
New publications by government/statutory bodies are displayed at the Exhibition
Corner of the Documents Collection for 2 weeks. Borrowing of these publications
is only allowed after the exhibition period.
Photocopying Service
This service is provided to users but in accordance with the Copyright Act 1987.
Journals Collection
Located on level 3 of the Library, this collection houses approximately 3000 titles
of both current and bound journals, covering subjects ranging from religion,
economics, social sciences, science and technology. The subscribed journals
include scholarly as well as peripheral titles. All journals are non-circulating and
are for reference only within the collection. Those with marginal usage are kept in
compact storage. Self-service photocopying facilities are provided to those who
wish to make copies of journal articles. Nevertheless, users are reminded of the
Copyright Act of 1987.
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Popular Journal Unit
Houses important journals for course references and journals considered popular
among library users. These journals are strictly for reference within the unit.
Newspapers Unit
Provides English and vernacular language dailies, such as The New Straits Times,
The Star, Malay Mail, Berita Harian, Utusan Melayu, Nanyang Siang Pau and the
Tamil Nesan. Back issues of some of these dailies are available in microforms on
level 2 of the Library while the archival sets of newspapers published by The
Straits Times may be accessed from the NSTP online database which is web-
based.
Microform Unit
Back issues of journal titles on microfilms and microfiches are kept in this unit.
Users may request for these items from the library staff of the unit.
Banned Collection
This collection, comprising mainly books banned by the Malaysian government, is
housed in a room on level 4 of Perpustakaan Tun Seri Lanang. These banned
books are strictly for reference within the confines of the room. Users wishing to
access the books must have a recommendation letter from their Head of
Department and permission from the Head of the Department of Information
Management and Services. All the materials in this collection are given the
location code Haram (illegal) in GEMILANG (Online Public Access Catalogue) and
the prefix 49 in the call number.
Light Reading Collection
This collection is on level 4 of the Library, in front of the circulation counter. It
houses light reading materials, general and popular in nature, and suitable for all
categories of users. Reading and browsing are restricted to the corner provided.
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From time to time, free/trial online databases are available from vendors for a
certain period. Users are urged to make full use of this opportunity to search and
download information relevant to them.
4) LIBRARYS FACILITIES
Library's Homepage
Links the Library to vast information universe. Provides information on library
facilities, resources and services. It may be accessed via URL:
http://www.ukm.my/library
Information Skills
Academic staff and students are taught on information searching and retrieval
skill including the catalogue search strategies and online searching, web-based
and CD-ROM databases.
Internet Access
Two computers labs with Internet facilities are available for users to access e-
mail, online databases and other sources of information on the Internet. Users
are charged RM1.00 for every 50 minutes. Printed documents from the Internet is
charged 10 cents per page.
Reference and Advisory Services
Provides answers to questions pertaining to the Library. Trained staff members
are on hand to assist users in searching and locating library sources.
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Study carrels are for individual use while discussion rooms accommodating 5-15
users each, are for group use. The latter may be used free of charge. Study
carrels, however, are charged RM10.00 per month plus a refundable deposit of
RM5.00.
Lockers
About 1000 lockers are available for rent to users at a charge of RM3.00 per
month plus a refundable deposit of RM5.00
Exhibitions
The Library hosts many exhibitions on level 4. New books are also displayed for a
month. Users may reserve them through GEMILANG. However, they can only be
checked out after the display period.
5) LIBRARYS ACTIVITIES
QIT (Quality Improvement Team)
The Library has formed Quality Improvement Team (QIT) which consists of
librarians with the Chief Librarian as the Chairperson.
The teams are:
Training QIT - planning and evaluation of training of the library staff.
Services QIT - evaluates and monitor the services of the Library.
Management QIT - evaluates and monitors the management of the Library.
Technical QIT - evaluates and monitor the technical aspects of the
librarianship.
KMK
Besides the QIT, the Library encourages their staff to set up quality control circle to
create and inside a strong foundation of team spirit. KMK team consists of:
KMK PATMA
KMK Neraca
KMK Warisan
KMK Semarak
KMK Pantas
KMK Mediatek
KMK Perdana
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KMK Teras
KMK Saga
KMK Sebar
KMK Siber
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