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Bibliographic records of the Library's collection of materials have been input into a state-of-the-art Library system called Virtua ILS and are easily searchable via the OPAC ie. Online Public Access Catalogue. This online access allows searches based on Title, Author, Call Number, etc. The system also allows the patrons to view their account statuses.
The Library is equipped with computers allowing easy access for patrons to check their emails, surf the internet or access online databases.
It is one of the important reader services provided by the Library. It provides answers to questions pertaining to the verification of information for a specific book or journal or checking of the Library's holdings.
The Library provides instructional sessions on the use of the Library's resources. Instruction on information seeking skills and the use of the World Wide Web (www) are available upon request.
The Library is equipped with wireless internet access points, which allow library patrons to access the internet from their laptops or PDAs. Hence providing convenience and flexibility to library patrons. This service is free of charge for UTAR staff and students. However, all laptops or PDAs need to be configured first at ICTC before they are allowed to be used.
A card operated photocopy service is available at the Library. Cards can be purchased and topped-up at the Circulation Counter. Library patrons, who photocopy materials, are fully responsible for any action arising from any contravention of the COPYRIGHT ACT 1987.
Reading Rooms are available for students for the purpose of studying and group discussions. However, noise from discussions should be kept to an acceptable level.
There are open lockers/cubicles at the entrance to the Library for the storage of bags and personal items. However, the library accepts no responsibility for the loss of any item.
The Library has a multilingual and multi-format collection that is closely related to the academic and research programs of the University. Materials in the collection are classified according to the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. Presently the collection is categorized as follows:
All materials in this collection can be borrowed by library members. Most of the materials are related to the courses taught in the University. However, there are also fiction and light reading materials.
Materials in this collection are non-circulating. They serve as reference tools and consist of encyclopedias, dictionaries, enactments, acts, company annual reports etc. All materials have ref/doc/sem prefixed to their call numbers.
Most items serve as compulsory reading materials. They can be borrowed for two hours or overnight.
The collection consists of academic journals, leisure reading magazines, local newspapers, etc. All materials are non-circulating. However, academic staff are allowed to borrow from this collection for a maximum period of 14 days.
A collection of past examination papers are available for reference and can be borrowed for photocopying purposes. The latest past examination papers are available online in the UTAR Intranet.
This collection consists of 1,446 titles / 1,604 volumes that encompass a wide range of subjects on East and Southeast Asia particularly Malaysia and Singapore. Many of them are rare or out-of-print. The titles are searchable via the UTAR library's OPAC at http://library.utar.edu.my/.
The collection is located at PB Block and the books are non-circulating. For assistance to access the books please enquire at the Main Library's Reference Desk.
This collection covers a wide range of subjects including the classics, history, literature, philosophy, geography, politics, governmental rules and regulations, economics, society, astronomy, science, technology, medicine, and more. It is the most comprehensive depository of Chinese scholarship from antiquity to the 18th century. The available collection includes 3,461 works with a total of 1,500 volumes and is searchable via the UTAR Library's OPAC at http://library.utar.edu.my/.
The collection is located at PH Block and for assistance to access the books please enquire at the FAS Library's Reference Desk.
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