Borrow, Renew & Return
Find Materials
LibSearch
Online Catalogue
Use LibSearch to find books, journal titles, and media resources in the library.
Provides access to important information like call number, item status, and location.
Search by author, title, keywords, or a combination of fields.
Note the title and call number to retrieve materials from the shelves.
Other Resources
Includes online databases, eBooks, and micro materials.
Explore additional references in the eResources Collection section.
How to Retrieve Materials from the Shelves
Books are arranged by Call Number (Library of Congress Classification System) and grouped by item type.
Most books are found in the General Collection at the Ground Level (PSB New Building).
Items may also be located in specialized collections based on subject, material type, or academic program.
More details in Library Collections.
Unable to Locate Items on Shelf
If an item shows available but cannot be found, visit the Customer One Stop Centre for assistance.
Library staff will search for the item and provide status updates within 3 working days.
Borrows & Reservations
Borrow Books
Borrow books and items using Self Check Machines located at strategic spots in the library.
Alternatively, you can take the items to One Stop Centre Desk for assistance from the library staff.
Loan Eligibility
| User Category | Items | No. of copies | Durations |
| Undergraduate Students | Books (General Collection) | 10 | 14 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 1 | 2 hours | |
| Cassette and Kits* | 15 | 3 hours | |
| Diskette* | 5 | 14 days | |
| CD-ROM* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Transparency* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Video* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Off-Campus Students | Books (General Collection) | 10 | 30 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 1 | 2 hours | |
| Cassette and Kits* | 15 | 3 hours | |
| Diskette* | 5 | 14 days | |
| CD-ROM* | 5 | 14 days | |
| Transparency* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Video* | 5 | 2 hours | |
| Postgraduate Students | Books (General Collection) | 20 | 30 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 1 | 14 days | |
| Books (UUMKL Collection) | 2 | 14 days | |
| Cassette and Kits* | 15 | 3 hours | |
| Diskette* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| CD-ROM* | 5 | 14 days | |
| Transparency* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Video* | 5 | 3 hours | |
| Academic Staff (Permanent) | Books (General Collection) | 30 | 90 days |
| Books (Entrepreneurial Collection) | 3 | 2 hours | |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 3 | 60 days | |
| Video & Transparencies* | 5 | 7 days | |
| Kit & Cassette* | 15 | 7 days | |
| Diskette & CD-ROM* | 15 | 60 days | |
| Academic Staff (Part-time) | Books (General Collection) | 15 | 30 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 3 | 60 days | |
| Video* | 3 | 7 days | |
| Transparencies* | 5 | 7 days | |
| Kit, Cassette & CD-ROM* | 10 | 7 days | |
| Diskette* | 10 | 30 days | |
| Academic Staff (Tutor & Temporary) | Books (General Collection) | 15 | 60 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 3 | 60 days | |
| Video* | 3 | 7 days | |
| Kit & Cassette* | 10 | 7 days | |
| Diskette & CD-ROM* | 10 | 30 days | |
| Transparencies* | 5 | 7 days | |
| Academic Staff (Seconded) | Books (General Collection) | 30 | 90 days |
| Books (Northern Triangle Collection) | 3 | 2 hours | |
| Video & Transparencies* | 5 | 7 days | |
| Kit* | 15 | 7 days | |
| Diskette* | 15 | 60 days | |
| CD-ROM* | 10 | 60 days | |
| Cassette* | 10 | 60 days | |
| Academic Staff (on study leave (local)) | Books (General Collection) | 20 | 90 days |
| Permanent Administrative Staff | Books (General Collection) | 10 | 60 days |
| Temporary / Contract-based Administrative Staff | Books (General Collection) | 10 | 30 days |
| Retired Staff (registered member) | Books (General Collection) | 2 | 60 days |
Reservation
Book reservations can be made through Library Account.
Search for the book, then reserve or request it if it is already checked out.
Check reservation status. The status will show “Ready to pickup” if available.
A notification email will be sent to the user when the item is ready.
Reserved items can be collected from the One Stop Center Desk within 4 days.
If not collected within 4 days, the item will be returned to the shelves.
Renew
Through Telephone
Call: 04 – 9283628 (One Stop Centre Desk).
Request must be made 5 days before due date.
Provide: Name, ID number, item accession number, title.
Through Online
Login to library account.
Enter: Name, Student/Staff ID, Password (same as UUM Portal ID).
Options:
Renew all items OR
Tick specific items → click Renew.
Confirm by clicking Yes to proceed.
Returning & Overdue
Returning
Borrowed books can be returned via the Book Drop Machine or at the One Stop Center Desk.
Users must return items by or before the due date to avoid fines.
An automated reminder email will be sent 2 weeks before the due date.
Overdue
Collection Category | Fine |
|---|---|
General Collection | 20 cents per day |
Serial Collection | RM 1.00 per day |
Closed Access Collection | RM 1.00 for the 1st 15 minutes & RM 2.00 for the 2nd 15 minutes |
Media Collection | 20 cents per items per day |
If overdue, borrowed books must be return for the fines to be checked into our system. Payment can be made after 24 hours the book returned.
Online Fine Payment
If overdue, borrowed books must be return for the fines to be checked into our system. Payment can be made after 24 hours the book returned via QR Code / link provided.
For further information, please contact:
Lost Items
You are responsible for any items borrowed.
Report lost library materials immediately to the One Stop Center Desk.
You can either pay the current replacement cost or provide a replacement item.
For lost items, a penalty of double the cost will be applied.
Refer to Customer Service Unit.
Person In Charge
Nor Allia Askandar
Librarian (S10)
+604 928 3615
norallia@uum.edu.my
Azman Saad
Librarian Assistant (S3)
+604 928 3652
azmansaad@uum.edu.my