Introduction The TJ Danaraj Medical Library Open Day represents a new initiative aimed at showcasing the library to the users. Traditionally held at the main library on an annual basis, this year marks the debut of extending the celebration to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Librarians
My Library: Gateway to wisdom
Hari Bersama Pelanggan Perpustakaan atau Karnival Perpustakaan adalah merupakan acara tahunan Perpustakaan yang telah diadakan semenjak tahun 2008. Sebagai meneruskan tradisi penganjuran program, tahun ini Seksyen Perkhidmatan Pengguna (SPP) berjaya menganjurkan Hari Bersama Pelanggan Perpustakaan pada 25 dan 26 Oktober … Continue reading
An interview with our recently retired Chief Librarian, Dr Nor Edzan Che Nasir
1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born on 29 May 1957 at the Kuantan District Hospital in Kuantan, Pahang. The time of birth was recorded as 5.05 am and it was a Wednesday. Apparently … Continue reading
Knowledge transfer program – our CSR community project with UM Cares
The library plays an important role to learning and is crucial as a place for encouraging innovation, curiosity, and problem solving. Research into libraries supporting student achievement has shown that an enthusiastic and knowledgeable school library team plays a key role … Continue reading
Let’s get moving
Prevention is better than cure. At the last Ikhtisas Meeting, our Chief Librarian, Dr Edzan Che Nasir suggested the idea to walk, jog or run together around the campus. It goes without saying that exercise is the best medicine. There’s … Continue reading
Panggilan Kembara
Apabila ditanya kenapa ingin menjadi pustakawan, ramai yang mengaitkan tentang minat membaca selain daripada kecenderungan untuk mengurus gedung ilmu yang menyimpan pelbagai khazanah ilmu. Walaupun paradigma kerjaya ini telah beranjak untuk merangkumi aspek lain seperti teknologi, pengurusan dan kemahiran maklumat, … Continue reading
Ikhtisas Academic Forum 2015
The Academic Forum is a platform of knowledge sharing among librarians to increase understanding of the latest issues pertaining to librarianship and the library. It is a formal activity and held regularly. Librarians who have attended conferences are required to provide feedback in … Continue reading
Library Strategic Planning Workshop 2016-2018 for Librarians
The Library held a workshop from 9 to 11 December 2015 at Awana Genting Highland Golf & Country Resort to finalise the Library’s Strategic Plan for 2016-2018. The three day workshop was facilitated by Associate Professor Dr. Kiran Kaur and Dr. Janaki … Continue reading
Sejarah Penetapan Penggunaan Entri Subjek (Nama Geografi) “Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur dan Labuan”
Kuala Lumpur mencapai status bandar raya pada tahun 1972, menjadikannya penempatan pertama di Malaysia yang dikurniakan status itu sejak mencapai kemerdekaan. Pada 1 Februari 1974, Kuala Lumpur menjadi Wilayah Persekutuan, lalu menyerahkan status ibu negeri Selangor kepada Shah Alam pada tahun 1978. Pada 14 Mei 1990, Kuala … Continue reading
A working visit from Pustaka Miri, Sarawak
It was 8.00 am on Sunday morning, hesitantly, reversing my car out of the porch, mumbling kisses to the kids, I rushed to the office. That morning, November 29th, The University of Malaya Library (UML) had accepted a working visit … Continue reading