Services
Only registered users are allowed to borrow either from the Circulation Counter or from the Self Service Machine. In case of difficulties, users are advised to contact the Main Counter staff.
Self Check out Machine User Guide;
- Valid user ID card is required
- Follow instructions stated on monitor.
- Keep receipts as proof of loan or loan reference.
- Contact staff at Service Counter in case of difficulty/ problems with machine use.
Loan Privileges
Reference only
| CATEGORY | GENERAL COLLECTION | SERIAL COLLECTION | MULTIMEDIA COLLECTION | SPECIAL COLLECTION | RED SPOT | RESEARCH COLLECTION | INTER
LIBRARY LOAN | ARTICLE
REQUEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academician | 90 days (30 items) | 3 days (2 items*) / 2 hours (5 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| Professional Management Staff | 90 days (25 items) | 3 days (2 items*) /
2 hours (2 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota) | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| Staff Personal | 30 days (10 items) | 3 days (2 items*) /
2 hours (2 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota) | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| Postgraduate | 30 days (30 items) | 3 days (2 items*) /
2 hours (2 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota) | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| Undergraduate | 14 days (20 items) | 3 days (2 items*) /
2 hours (2 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota) | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| Diploma / Certificate | 14 days (5 items) | 3 days (2 items*) /
2 hours (2 items**) | 14 days
(Subject to loan quota) | Reference only | 7 days
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
| External User | 30 days (2 items) | 2 hours (5 items**) | 2 days
(2 items) | Reference only | Reference only | 2 hours (1 item) in-house reference | 5 items
(Subject to loan quota) | 2 items
(Subject to loan quota) |
*Bounded Journal
** Latest Journal
Returning and Book Drop Service
Materials can be returned either at the Service Counter or through the Book Drop Service located outside the Library building to enable return of materials after closing hours. However, this service is only for the return of GENERAL COLLECTION items. Other types of collections are to be returned at the Service Counter.
Request
Request of items can be made at the Circulation Counter or online and is subject to loan terms and conditions.
Renewal
Extensions can be made at the Circulation Counter or online, subject to availability of the required item(s).
Payment for Damaged or Lost Item
Payment for damaged or lost items is to be made during office hours at the Collection Management Section (Circulation).
| TRANSGRESSION | FINE |
|---|---|
| Vandalism | - Suspension of membership for 1 semester - Fine of not more than RM200 - Recommend more stringent penalty to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs) - Recommend for accommodation privileges to be withdrawn |
| - Eating - Vandalizing and moving library furniture - Making noise - Bring in large file and bag - Moving collection to other collection | Suspension of membership for one (1) month |
| Misplacing library material | Replace lost item with similar or latest edition of item plus RM50 processing fee. |
Misplacing or vandalism of library materials
- Borrowers who do not return items will be subject to penalties such as scholarship deduction, being barred from using library facilities, and forfeiture of Library deposit fee.
- Transcript and degree certificate will not be issued to users who fail to return any library item.
- For UMS staff, loss or damage of library items is to be resolved either through cash payment or by salary deduction by the University Bursar.
Overdue fine
| COLLECTION | OVERDUE | FINE |
| General | 1 Day | RM0.50 |
| 4 Weeks | Current item price + RM50 (Processing Fee) | |
| Red Spot | 1 Day | RM0.50 |
| 4 Weeks | Current item price + RM50 (Processing Fee) | |
| Multimedia Items | 1 Day | RM0.50 |
| 4 Week | Current item price + RM50 (Processing Fee) | |
| Journal/ Magazine | 1 Day | RM0.50 |
| 1 Hour onwards | RM1.00 | |
| 1 Week | Current item price + RM50 (Processing Fee) | |
| Research Material (Thesis) | 1 Hours | RM0.50 |
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Inter Library Loan service is offered to assist library users in obtaining materials from other libraries which are not available in UMS library collection.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
- Please make sure the requested material is not in the library collection before submitting your application.
- Check out UMS @ Library Discovery
- Complete this application form.
PRIVILEGES
| ITEM | LOAN ENTITLEMENT | LOAN PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| Book | 5 Copies | 14 days |
| Article/book chapter/Proceeding/E-books | 5 articles | - |
| Multimedia | 2 items | 14 days |
CONTACT US
CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH LIBRARY,
JALAN UMS, 88400 KOTA KINABALU,
SABAH, MALAYSIA
EMAIL: libill[at]ums.edu.my
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Library is offering to individuals, institutions (government and private) and corporate organizations who are interested to be a member of the library.
FEES AND DEPOSIT
| CATEGORY | ANNUAL FEE | DEPOSIT |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni | RM50 | RM100 |
| Non-Alumni | RM200 | RM200 |
| UMS Retiree | Free | RM100 |
| Goverment Official | RM100 | RM100 |
| Goverment Agencies (Limited to 3 individuals named by the agencies) | RM500 | RM100 |
| Corporate (Limited to 3 individuals named by the agencies) | RM1500 | RM300 |
| Head of Goverment & Private Agencies | RM75 | RM100 |
| Gold (Chancellor, Pro-Cansellors & Board of Directors) | Free | RM10 |
PAYMENT METHOD
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Library is offering to individuals, institutions (government and private) and corporate organizations who are interested to be a member of the library.
PRIVILEGES
| ITEMS | LOAN ENTITLEMENT |
|---|---|
| General Collection | 2 copies (30 days) |
| Multimedia | Not allowed to borrow unless there is a duplication (2 items / 2 days) |
| Serial | 5 Current Journals / 2 hours |
| Special Collection | Reference only |
| Inter Library Loan (ILL) | Subject to term and conditions. |
SERVICES
- Loan, returns, renewals and bookings of materials
- Reference and information
- Information Literacy Program
- Database (within university network only)
- Electronic Books (within university network only)
- Electronic Journals (within university network only)
- Inter Library Loan (ILL) (subject to terms and conditions)
FACILITIES
- Auditorium
- Discussion Room
- 24-hour Room
- Cubical
- Surau
- Printing
APPLICATION GUIDELINE
- Complete the Library Membership application form.
- Provide payment according to fixed rate
- Submit the complete form to Customer Service Division or by email membership@ums.edu.my
OPENING HOURS
During Semester
| MONDAY – FRIDAY | 08:30 am – 10:30 pm |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 08:30 am – 06:00 pm |
Semester Break
| MONDAY – FRIDAY | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm |
| SATURDAY | 09:30 am – 01:00 pm |
| SUNDAY / PUBLIC HOLIDAY | CLOSED |
CONTACT US
CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH LIBRARY,
JALAN UMS, 88400 KOTA KINABALU,
SABAH, MALAYSIA
EMAIL: membership[at]ums.edu.my
What is Information Literacy
Set of abilities to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. (ALA 1989)
Why should you attend?
- To develop effective literature search strategies.
- To manage citation methods with Mendeley.
Who should attend?
- Undergraduate/Diploma/Foundation students
- Postgraduate students
- New Staff
What are the offered modules?
- Module 1 (Undergraduate)
Basic Library Reference Materials - Module 2
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) - Module 3
Online Database - Module 4
Mendeley: Reference Management Tools - Module 5
Turnitin: Plagiarism Detection Tool
What is Information Literacy
To participate, please register at the Reference Counter or email:
| Learning & Training Division (KK) | Labuan International Campus Branch Library | Medical and Hospital Library | Sandakan Campus Branch Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatapp: 088320232 libet[at]ums.edu.my | Whatapp: 0132456240 librarykal[at]ums.edu.my | Whatapp: 088329055 medlib[at]ums.edu.my | Whatapp: 01126204313 pumsks[at]ums.edu.my |
To participate, please register by filling this form.