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As a big information organization,FRIM has its own library.

INTRODUCTION

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) library, one of the oldest libraries in Malaysia was established to support the research and development activities of FRIM since its inception. The library which initially contained general science titles further expanded when it took over the Applied & Technical Botany collection from the Federated Malay States Museum. The first library cataloging was done by F.S. Walker in 1933 whereby it was discovered that the library contained 3000 books and subscribed to 40 journal titles. The Oxford System Decimal Classification (ODC) was used to classify books on forestry during the year 1949. At present, the library continues to expand in line with advancements in FRIM's research field and its collection has now exceeded 12000 titles and more than 2000 titles of serial publications to date.

MISSION

To provide an efficient information service on forestry and wood based industries in support of and to upgrade scientific and technical research.

FUNCTION

To support research and FRIM development through the provision of efficient services and information accurate and complete.

COLLECTION

FRIM Library collection consists of various types, including references, bibliography, FRIM publications, conference papers, clippings newspapers, periodicals, maps, bamboo collection and cane, books and special collections medicinal plants, climate change, biofuels and others.

The collection also consists of various subjects which include scope forestry.

To find materials found here, users can access Library OPAC through FRIM website.

Users can access Library OPAC at here

COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT

Collection of library materials are arranged according to types of collections. Materials books sorted by Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), while other materials arranged in a either alphabetical by title, subject, number author, country, title, series, etc.

E-COMPENDIUM

Is a collection of full-text articles staff FRIM published in journals andabroad. It can be accessed on the intranet only view articles contained bound by the copyright act held by the publisher.

DIRECTORY OF LIBRARIAN

Name: Mohamad Zaki Haji Mohd Isa

Designation:Library Head

Telephone: 03-62797497

E-mail: [email protected]

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Thursday

8.15 am - 1.00 pm

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Friday

8.15 am - 12.15 pm

2.45 pm - 4.30 pm

*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays general.

ENTRANCE FEE

For individuals who are not a member, in charge apply.

Individuals: RM10/day

Student: RM2/day (without a letter from the institution)

Government employees: Free