UMS Library is an information centre to support the process of teaching, learning, research, innovation and university publications. UMS Library also extends the services to its branch locations at Labuan International Campus Library, Medical Library, Engineering Multimedia Library, Sandakan Campus Library and Block Clinical Sikuati.

Thousands of books are available at UMS Library in various fields. Most of them are related to the courses offered in UMS. There are also thousands of information and knowledge in various fields which can be accessed electronically 24 hours a day and 7 days a week including subscriptions of databases that contains full text journals and electronic books. The electronic access can be done anytime and anywhere through the UMS Library website.

• To strengthen the collection of quality materials and information in line with customers' demands.
• To provide efficient, effective, and customer-friendly services.
• To provide conducive infrastructure in line with current trends.
• To foster a culture of knowledge among the university's community and the surrounding population.
• To become a learning and research reference hub in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

• To ensure that 80% of library materials on the shelves are accessible to users.
• To ensure that 80% of reference and information enquiries receive a response within 24 working hours.
• To ensure that 80% of newly acquired library materials are made available on the shelves within 30 working days.
• To ensure that 80% of requests under the Document Supply Service (PPD) are fulfilled.