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Introduction

Established in 1998, Nilai University is one of Malaysia’s largest private education providers and home to students from over 50 countries worldwide.

The LRC has a rapidly growing collection of books, periodicals and other learning aids. The collection includes items of general interest and others, which are closely related to the courses offered at Nilai University. They include Business and Management, Accounting, Computer Science, English Language, Engineering, Social Science, Natural Science, Applied Science, Nursing, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Humanities and Education.

Mission

The LRC is an integrated part of the institutional area of the university, providing access to up-to-date technology and comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community.

Vision

The LRC will be recognizing as an accessible and exceptional centre of research, learning and creative focused on student success. We will excel in: collecting, preserving, and providing access to the best scholarly and educational resources; providing high quality, innovative services; and creating a welcoming and comfortable physical environment.

Goals.

To fulfill this mission, the Library commits to:

Understand the research, teaching, and learning needs of its users. Educate users about the library’s services and resources. Build collections and create tools to support research, teaching, and

learning. Provide library services and resources in multiple formats that meet our

users need. Ensure the preservation and long-lasting availability of Library collections

and resources Increase collaboration with students, faculty, staff and the community. Understand the research, teaching, and learning needs of its users. Develop, encourage, and sustain expertise, skill, commitment and an

innovative spirit in its staff.

Reimagine the physical space of the library to better meet the demands of our students and faculty in the future.

Organization Chart: Learning Resource Center (Library)

Director(Quality, Audit& Learning

Resources)

Librarian

Library OfficerAcquisitions & Technical

Processing

Library OfficerReference & Instructional

Services-Reference & Web Services

Library OfficerCirculation Services /

Promotion

Library OfficerSerial & Reference

Instruction Services- Library Instruction

Opening HoursDay BOOK & AV ZONES

(COUNTER SERVICES)COLLABORATIVE & QUIET

ZONES

Monday –Friday

8.30 am – 7.00 pm(Normal Semester)

8.30 am – 10.00 pm(Revision & Exam Week)

8.30 am – 5.00 pm(Semester Break)




Saturday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm(Normal Semester)






Sunday &Public

Holiday

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Membership

The library is open to students of Nilai University, faculty members, administrative staff and staff of Nilai International School.

Borrowing Privileges

Type of materials

Academic Staff

(Full-time)

Academic Staff

(Part-time)

StudentsNU Admin /

Nilai International

SchoolsStaff

Open ShelfBooks

10 items(3 months)

5 items(3 months)

3 items(14 days)

2 items(14 days)

Red Spot Books

1 items(overnight loan after 5.00 pm)

Past Year Examination

Paper

2 items(1/2 hours)

CD-ROM 2 items(1 months)

2 items(1 months)

2 items(3 days)

For use in the library

only

DVD 1 item(1 months)

1 item(1 months)

1 item(3 days)

For use in the library

only

Note:1. Open Shelf Books can be renewed once before the due date.2. Red Sport Books cannot be renewed.3. Students are not allowed to borrow any books during the semester break.

Borrowing Hours – Open Shelf Books

DAY TIMEMonday-Friday 8:30 am – 6:45 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 12:45pm

Revision and Examination week

Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 9.45 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 12:45 pm

Borrowing Hours - Red Spot Books

DAY TIME OVERNIGHTMonday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 6:00

pmRevision and Examination week

8:30 am – 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Information Service

DAY TIMEMonday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Borrowing Procedures/Rules1. Students must have their Student ID cards in order to borrow Library

materials. No Library material is to be removed from the Library until they have been recorded and checked at the appropriate counter.

2. Students may borrow up to three(3) books at a time for 14 days and the same student can renew them only once.

3. Student may not borrow any item using another student’s ID card.4. Students are responsible for any damaged , lost, overdue for loans issued

out in their names. They must report any damage/mutilation found in the library materials before borrowing, otherwise they are liable to pay any damage when the items are returned.

5. All books must be returned on or before the due date. Books must be returned immediately when recalled.

6. At the end of the semester, all Library books must be returned.

a) How to Borrow Hand over the book and your student ID to the Library staff on duty at the

Circulation Services Counter. When the book and your I.D card are returned to

you, the book is considered borrowed. Please check to make sure that the due date stamped is correct.

b) How to Renew Bring along the materials borrowed to Circulation Services Counter. Books, which are not overdue, may be renewed if other Library users have

not reserved them. The borrower must personally renew the books and they can only be

renewed once.

Red Spot BooksStudents may borrow books for 2 hours. If borrowed overnight this should be done 1 hour before closing time and returned before 10:00 am the next day.

.

LRC Fines

a. Open Shelf BooksAn overdue notice will be displayed at the Library notice board as soon as the loan period expires. Books that are overdue will be subjected to a fine, which is calculated from the day the book is due back until the day the book is returned. The overdue fine charged is 50 cents per day per item.

b. Red Spot BooksThe fine for overdue Red Spot books is calculated at 50 cents for every hour.

c. Loss of MaterialsStudents must report loss of library materials to staff at the circulation counter immediately.The borrower will be held responsible for any loss or damage of materials loaned and will be charged the cost of replacement. This includes the processing cost (RM 10.00) plus any accumulated fines plus the cost of replacing the materialsIn the case of Library materials that were reported lost but are found later and returned to the Library, the student concerned is still liable to a fine. The lost and found Library materials will continue to remain the property of the Library in spite of a replacement cost payment

CATEGORY FINES (RM) NOTES

Fines for overdue @ lost items are calculated from due date until the item is returned @ lost

Open Shelf Books

RM 0.50 per day

Red Spot Books RM 0.50 / hour

Loss Books Replacing cost +Processing cost (RM 10) + Accumulated fines

Loss of Multimedia Item

Replacing cost +Processing cost (RM 10) + Accumulated fines

LRC Rules & RegulationsConduct of LRC Users

All students using facilities in the LRC must observe the following rules. Any infringement may result in the user's suspension from the LRC for the rest of the day.

Silence shall be maintained in the LRC areas All handphones should be switched off. The LRC staff has the right to ask

any user who is causing a disturbance or who is disruptive / unruly to leave the LRC.

LRC users without proper attire are not allowed into the LRC. LRC users must present the Nilai U ID card for inspection if requested by

the LRC staff. No bags are allowed into the LRC including laptop bag. The LRC bears no responsibility for any loss of personal belongings or

property on its premises. Smoking and the consumption of food and drinks are not allowed (except

plain water) in the LRC. Reservation of seats is not permitted. Books and other articles left on the

tables or chairs will be removed without prior notice. LRC materials and furniture should not be misused or moved. Tearing off of pages or mutilation of LRC materials is strictly prohibited. Marking, underlining or writing on LRC materials is strictly forbidden. No littering in the LRC areas. Please use provided trash bins.

LRC materials taken from the stacks should not be reshelf by the LRC users. Left it on the trolley or table.

Attempting to take any LRC materials out of premise without an official check out transactions is considered disciplinary actions.

LRC users should keep in mind copyright issues while copying any material borrowed from the LRC.

The LRC rules and regulations shall be modified from time to time and shall be binding on all concerned

Violation of the above rules would result in the forfeiture of your LRC privileges. The LRC may amend the Rules and Regulations as and when necessary.

Services for Users

Collections

The LRC collection includes the following materials:

a) Reference Collection

This collection comprises Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Atlases, Guides and bound magazines. These collections indicate as ‘R’ and can view in the LRC only.

b) Open Shelf

This collection of books is placed on the shelves with white label and it is accessible to library users. Students and staffs must produce their student/staff identification card when borrowing books.

c) Audio-Visual Materials

The audio-visual collection includes videotapes, diskettes, transparencies and audiocassettes. Only selected items are available to students, while lectures can borrow them for teaching purposes.

d) Red Spot Collections

This is a collection of textbook and reference books, which are in high demand. Past year examination papers of different programs, dissertations, newspaper clippings are also included in this section. Red spot collections are located in the LRC circulation counter and users must leave their ID card for borrowing these collections.

e) Periodicals Collections (Printed Journals, Newspapers and Magazines)

Magazines including printed journals are obtainable in the reading area of the LRC. While local newspapers, user can obtain at the LRC Circulation Counter.

User Educations Program

LRC provides user education program for the academician, students and administration staff to make sure that information sources, services and resources are well utilized for user benefits.

Library Orientation

LRC orientation sessions are conducted in the beginning of every new semester for new students to familiarize with the resources, services and facilities available in the library.

Library WebOPAC Search

Web Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is available from the library’s website. It is used for searching library collection.You can search the documents by entering author, title or keyword in the query line.

Reference/ Help DeskLibrary staff on duty shall provide the necessary assistance in locating the required information and information sources available in the LRC or elsewhere.

- Discover the rich collection of reading materials.- Identify and use electronic and print reference tools.- answers to specific information questions

Electronic Full Text DatabasesThe LRC subscribes to 3 licensed databases and 1 e-book for the use of lecturers, students and staff. The databases are:

Emerald publishes over 200 international business and management journals

Subject Areas : Accounting & Finance, International Business, Marketing, Human

Resource Management, Economics, Business Ethics & Law, Health & Social care, Tourism & Hospitality,Sociology, Education, Engineering etc.

Type : Full text articles & abstractsAccess : On campus Url Address : Go to http://www.nilai.edu.my/library/e-resources

Is a leading full-text scientific database offering more than 2,500 journal articles and book chapters from more than 2,500 peer-reviewed journals.

Subject : Computer Science ; Engineering; Agricultural & Biological Science;

Biochemistry,Genetics & Molecular Biology; Immunology &

Microbiology;Nursing & Health professions;

Pharmacology,Toxicology & Pharmaceutical

Type : Full text & abstractsAccess : On campus Url Address : Go to http://www.nilai.edu.my/library/e-resources

Emerald Insight

Science Direct

http://www.nilai.edu.my/library/e-resources


Ebsco Business Source Complete is the essential tool for business students with premium full-text content and peer-reviewed business journals. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.

Subject : covers all disciplines of business including marketing, management, accounting, banking,

finance and more. Indexes and abstracts; and full text are

available back as far as 1886Type : Academic journals, Book, Magazine, Trade

Publications, Case Studies, Company Profile, SWOT

Analyses, Reports and etcAccess : On Campus & Off campusWeb Page : http://www.nilai.edu.my/library/e-resources

http://moodle.nilai.edu.my/

ebook central offers over 127,000 ++ authoritative ebooks in a wide range of subject areas, along with powerful tools to help user find, use, and manage the information user need.Content is provide by more than 350 leading publishers.

Main subject areas : Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture , Law, Business, Medicine, Social Science, Business, IT, Education, Technology, Humanities, Languages, Law, Medical, Nursing & Allied Health, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy etcType : Full text documentsAccess : On campus & Off campusWeb Page : http://www.nilai.edu.my/library/e-resources http://moodle.nilai.edu.my/

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Library Webpage The webpage is designed to let the user know about the library services and facilities, borrowing procedures, collections and the LRC opening hours. User can directly go to the link http://www.nilai.edu.my/library or ‘Student life’ menu tab for more details.

http://www.nilai.edu.my/library

Facilities for Users

Circulation Counter

Circulation counter provides daily activity related to circulation of library materials, received payment of fine from users, and received reservation of discussion rooms, Audio Visual rooms, or locker

Computer Lab

Quiet Zone

Collaborative Zone

This area is designated for students to have discussions.

Discussion Rooms

LRC users for a maximum of 10 persons and a minimum of 3 persons may use discussion rooms at one time. It is available upon request at the Circulation Services Counter. Student’s ID will be reserved for booking the room.

Audio Visual Room

The audio visual room is mainly used for group viewing, as seats are available for 25 persons. Students must leave their Nilai U ID card at the circulation counter before using the room.

Computers

There are 50 computers with Internet access available in the LRC.

Activities Area Display Board

The area is open to students to display their activities in the library.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless Internet hotspot network in the LRC using a WIFI (IEEE802.11b compatible) which enabled notebook or PDA to surf the Internet. User necessary to register for WIFi access at SurfUp Broadband located at student hostel.

Lockers

There are limited numbers of safety lockers provided for the LRC users located in the LRC

Luggage room for free use. It is available upon request at the Circulation Services Counter. Student's ID will be reserved until the key is returned.

Book Drop

There are 1 unit of book drop available for your convenience to return books outside library opening hours in which located beside the ATM machine. Red Spot Books borrowed must be returned at Circulation counter.

LRC Classification SystemThe LRC uses the “Dewey Decimal System". This system is used worldwide and is probably the same system used in your previous college. To refresh your memory the system classifies materials as follows: -

Classification Number

Subject

000 Computer science, information & general works100 Philosophy & psychology200 Religion300 Social sciences400 Language500 Science600 Technology700 Arts & recreation800 Literature900 History & geography

This listing is only a very brief overview of the system. During the semester you will be given detailed information on the system.

If in any doubt about using any part of the LRC or where to find information, please ask our helpful library staff for more details.

Nilai University No.1, Persiaran Universiti Putra Nilai,

71800 Nilai,Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Phone: +(6) 06 850 2338 Fax :+(6) 06 850 2339

E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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