The
University Library was established simultaneously with
the establishment of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
in 1970. It was officially named Perpustakaan Tun Seri
Lanang on 20th July 1980, after a prominent figure of
the Johore Sultanate, in recognition of his immense
contributions to the Malay world.
Today,
the Library is housed in a four-storied building at
the main campus of UKM in Bangi and has four branch
libraries, namely:
Malay World & Civilization Library
Law Library
Medical Library
UKM Hospital Library
MISSION
The
Library is committed to being a library that will
set 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.
RESOURCES
SERVICES
AND FACILITIES
The
Library's resources support the University's research
and teaching across a full range of subjects.
The
Library serves the academic and non-academic staff of
the University, the students, UKM's alumni, individuals
and corporate bodies. It offers access and borrowing privileges
to its members.
Print Collection
Encompases
more than 550,000 volumes of books and government
documents, and about 3000 titles of journals. Its
notable strength is in the Arabic & Islamic Civilization
Collection Southeast Asia Collection, UKM Archives
Collection and the Special Collection that enjoys
international significance.
Media Collection
Comprises
microforms and audio-visual materials in an array
of formats.
Electronic Collection
The
Library provides access to electronic resources
ranging from in-house to CD-ROM and online databases.
Most of them are bibliographic with abstracts and
full-text articles. In-house and CD-ROM databases
are stored locally while online databases are accessed
from remote services in Malaysia or overseas.
For
further information please contact:
Perpustakaan
Tun Seri Lanang
UNIVERSITI
KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
43600
UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
MALAYSIA.
Tel
: 6 03-8921 5446
Fax
: 6 03-8925 6067
Loans
Loan
privileges for members of the University vary depending
on the status of the borrowers.
Online Public Acces Catalogue (OPAC)
The
library's OPAC is web-based and is named GEMILANG.
It is a state-of-the-art system developed by VTLS.
It provides access to the Library's collection,
and via and user id and password, patron's account
information. It is accessible through Web Gateway
at the following URL: http://gemilang.ukm.my
Library's Homepage
Links
the Library to the vast information universe. URL:
http://www.ukm.my/library
Information Skills
Academic
staff and students are taught information search
and retrieval skills including OPAC search strategies
and searching online, web-based and CD-ROM databases.
Internet Facilities
Two
computers labs with internets facilities are available
for users to access e-mail, the Library's online
databases and other sources of information on the
internet. Users are charged RM1.00 for every 50
minutes.
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
Document
Delivery Service
Obtains
materials for eligible members of the Library from
collections of local/overseas institutions if it
is unable to supply from its stock.
Photocopy Service
Self-service
copy machines operated by a commerical vendor are
available on levels 3,4 and 5 of the Library. Photocopying
cards are on sale during office hours at level 5.
Study
Carrels & Discussion Rooms
Study
carrels are for individual use while discussion
roomns accomodating 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.
THE
COMPUTER CENTRE
The rapid rise in the usage of IT in every facets of university's
administration saw the role and function of the Computer Centre
becoming increasingly important. The Computer Centre, initially
conceived as a data processing centre, has elevated itself
into a centre providing various information technology services.
Nowadays,
it involves in a host of research activities as well as the
development of university's information management systems
(student information system, staff information system, financial
system, library system etc.). These services are offered for
access to the university's community through e-mail, internet
and intranet via a high-speed computer network.
Electronic
communications is part and parcel of university's life. To
provide this service, the computer centre built and maintained
a 155Mbps ATM-based campus network utilizing fiber optics
cabling system covering the four corners of the university's
landscape. The campus network is connected to the Internet
through SuperJaring via a34 Mbps leased line. Links between
the campuses of Bangi, Kuala Lumpur and HUKM are established
through 2Mbps leased lines. In addition to serving daily communication
needs, the network offers the possibility of conducting better
quality video-conferencing session. Distance-learning program
using computers is now a viable option.
Creating
a computer-literate campus community is also the role of the
computer centre. To achieve this aim, the computer centre
runs weekly computer workshops. The computer skills taught
in these workshop ranges from computers appreciation to using
productivity softwares such as office suite, graphics, web
design and statistical analysis.
In
terms of hardware acquisition, the computer centre is currently
in the process of procuring more UNIX boxes based on the Open
System. New acquisition of microcomputers for end-users should
incorporate the current technology. In short, the computer
centre is committed and ready to face the current and future
challenges of information technology. This readiness reflects
the university's stride to move into an era of corporate governance.
PUBLICATION
AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Publication
and Educational Technology Centre (PETC) was established
in 1974 to support the academic staff of the University
in areas of teaching, research, and administration.
PETC is located at the main campus in Bangi.
Services offered
PETC
services all faculties, departments, centers, and
units at UKM through various academic and technical
assistance.
Academic
Design
and develop teaching-learning materials. Academic
staff at the university are taught and assisted
in the design and production of teaching materials.
Give
advice on teaching-learning issues and techniques
such as lecturing method, preparing objectives,
course planning, and evaluation. Other topics related
to educational technologies that the centre deal
with include small-group teaching, self-learning
package, computer-assisted instruction and learning,
distance education, flexible scheduling, and curriculum
design and development.
Manage
academic activities: Short courses and workshops
on teaching-learning issues and techniques are conducted.
Academic staff can also learn how to use Apple Macintosh
computers, graphics, and desktop publishing at the
computer laboratory.
Emphasis
is given on the development of self-learning packages,
teaching materials, and audio-visual programmes.
Teaching-learning materials developed at the centre
are tested, evaluated, and modified until a good
package emerges.
For
further information please contact:
The
Director,
Educational
Technology Centre,
Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600
UKM, Bangi,
Selangor
Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel:
6 03-89253484
Technical
Photography:
print photos and slides for teaching, research,
publication, administration, and displays. Other
services include photo coverage for conference
seminars and workshops.
Graphic:
design and produce charts, graphs, posters, book
covers, illustrations, brochures, certificates etc.
apple Macintosh computers are used for desktop publishing.
Data sharing with the MS DOS computers is done using
the DynaFile system
Offset
printing: print notes, working papers, forms, reports
etc. Binding is also provided. Enough time should
be given for the job requested because of the heavy
printing load. Normally, it takes about five working
days. Accuracy of materials to be printed is the
responsibility of those requesting the service.
Audio
visual: Equipment loan - the centre has projectors
for films, film strips, video, slides, and overhead
transparencies. portable screen, television monitors,
and monitors, and audio-video recorders can be checked
out. Audio and video recording - for lectures or
special events. Materials on film can be transferred
to video tape. Projection of films, slides, or videos-for
lectures or special events.
Facilities
Educational
Technology Centre has a graphic studio, offset
printing room, and general office. The centre
is equipped with eleven Apple Macintosh computers,
a laser printer, scanner, modem, and Apple-Ms
DOS interface. VHS and U-Matic video equipment
are also used.
Candidates intending to use the services provided
at the centre must obtain an authorization letter
from the Student Affairs' Office.
LABORATORY FACILITIES
UKM
has a wide range of laboratories which can assist students
to conduct their graduate research work. These laboratories
are located in the various faculties such as The Faculty Science
and Technology, The Faculty of Engineering, The Faculty Of
Medicine, The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, the
Centre for Graduate Management, and The Language centre. Besides,
the Faculty of Sciences and Technology also has a green house
an animal house and a Zoological Museum. UKM Fernarium is
the only one of its kind in the world; a wide range of ferns
are grown.
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