UUM Archive Collection

Archive Collection

  • Scope:

    University Archives consist of materials in various formats that document facts, events, or information, including:

    • Papers, documents, and registers

    • Printed materials, books, maps, and plans

    • Drawings, photographs, and microfilms

    • Cinematography films and sound recordings

    • Electronically produced records

    • Any copies created by UUM since its establishment in 1984

  • Collections:

    Includes items such as:

    • University gazettes

    • Journal articles

    • Research reports

    • Photographs

    • Conference/seminar papers

    • Books and book chapters

    • News, awards/medals

  • Contributions:

    • UUM patrons are encouraged to submit valuable materials for scholarly reference, historical value, biographical profiles, correspondence records, or event manuscripts.

Benefit for Researchers

Two students walk through a library archive, each holding books and conversing.

Value of Archive Materials:

  • Especially valuable for researchers focused on local history or biographical studies of local leaders/managers.

  • Provides physical evidence of issues, events, or statements.

  • Offers psychological connections supporting research questions or comparative behavior studies.

Importance of Archives (as per King’s College, UK):

  • Archives provide evidence of activities and insight into individuals and institutions.

  • They tell stories, enhance identity, and deepen cultural understanding.

  • Archives can ensure justice by offering unbiased accounts compared to secondary sources.

  • Records, often not created for historical research, provide unique and objective perspectives.

(Source – http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/archive-centre/introduction-archives/definition/why-important.html)

Collection & Services

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Scholarly Archive

A collection of UUM scholarly references, historical values, biography profiles, correspondence records or events manuscripts.

Level 5, PSB Main Building
Service Hours: 8.30 am – 4.45 pm

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Media Archive

An online collection of media materials such as photographs, video recordings, speeches, etc related to UUM since it was established in 1984.

Level 3, PSB New Building
Service Hours: 8.30 am – 4.45 pm

UUM Professors’ Corner

A showcase profiles panel of the professors' from UUM who contributed to the development of UUM in learning, teaching and research endeavor.

Level 2, PSB Main Building Main Entrance

More Info
Retro German newspapers featuring historical portraits in wooden boxes, evoking a vintage aesthetic.

System of University & Related Events (SURE)

A compilation of archive on events, news and press conference related to UUM and its subsidiary in a system called SURE.

Access Here
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UUM Galeria

Discover UUM Galeria – the official digital space where history meets innovation. Explore UUM’s milestones, archival treasures, and interactive collections that bring the university’s story to life for students, researchers, and the community

Access Here
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Record Management

We might able to consult you in managing your department critical documents & records according to the archive S.O.P. and procedures.

Facts & Figures

Archive Figures

Contact Us

  • University Archives can be accessed by requesting directly (during office hours) from Archives Unit staff on Level 5 PSB Main Building (Closed Access Service).

  • If you need further assistance, kindly contact:

    • Record Management Unit : 04 928 3681

    • Scholarly Archive Unit : 04 928 3625

    • Media Archive Unit : 04 928 3625

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