services

EXTERNAL MEMBERSHIP

Registration

1. Complete the Membership Registration Form and submit together with two passport size photograph.

2. Provide a copy of confirmation letter / support letter from Chief Librarian / Head of Department.

3. Pay the registration and membership fees.

Fees and Deposit

Submit your membership form together with an approval letter from Head of Department, only those doing a formal research are allowed to become a member in this category. Members can borrow materials using Inter Library Loan (ILL) scheme through its Library and the loan will be under the responsibility of the Organization’s Library.

INTER LIBRARY LOAN (ILL) AND INTER CAMPUS LOAN

Assist user to acquire the material which is not available in the library. Users are subject to the terms and conditions of service. The application limits are:

Rules and regulations of Inter Library Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery Service (DDS).

Inter Library Loan (ILL)

• User who whish to use this service must complete the Inter Library Loan (ILL) forms, available at the Reference Desk or the Customer Service section.
• ILL request must be submitted one month in advance to avoid delay in obtaining the material.
• Once the library has procured the material requested, user can borrow according to their privileges. Extended use of material is based on the original agreement with the library from which the material was obtained.
• Any cancellation must be reported to the ILL staff to avoid any inconvenience.
• All ILL materials must be returned on time to the ILL staff.
• User is responsible for any fee incurred because of overdue, misplaced or damaged.
• Material can usually be obtained within 2 to 3 weeks after the requested was processed.
• User will be notified by email or phone if the material is available or not. Alternatively, user is advised to check their request with the ILL staff regarding their request.

Document Delivery Service (DDS)

• User need to fill in the DDS form (forms are available at the Circulation Counter).DDS application must be made 14 days in advance to avoid delay in obtaining the material.
• Only materials not available in UMS Library can be requested

INTER CAMPUS LOAN

Is to enable inter library loan amongst the UMS branch library, off campus centres and clinical blocks. Users who wish to use this service may contact the staff at the Customer Service section.