Reference Collection
Reference collection has a location code called ruj in GEMILANG and is located at level of the Main Library. The materials can be used within this collection only. The items consists of all disciplines except the Arabic and Islamic Studies. The reference collection comprises reference books such as encyclopedia, dictionaries, alamanacs, guide books, yearbooks and etc.
General Collection
This Collection Consists of Books on all subjects and is located at level 5 of the Main Library. It's location code in GEMILANG (Online Public Access Catalogue) is KOLEKSI AM. All books in this collection can be borrowed.
Archive Collection
The UKM Archive Collection is located at level 6 of teh Main Library. It consists of materials related to the history and development of UKM including the official publications and records of the university, publications by the academics, the UKM publisher and others.
The UKM Archive Collection also serves as the corporat memory of the University, not only for preservation but also to fullfill the reference and research needs of the clients. Several database are developed for the library clients, some database such as the research reports and newspaper articles (on UKM) contain digitized information. This is a closed collection and need to be used within office hours.
Special Collection
This is a rich and diverse research collection. Within this collection are the library's oldest, most beautiful and most fragile works. It is actually a collection of small special collection. Through the astute acquisition of collection and with donations from private collectors, this special collection of international significance has attracted many overseas researchers.
The following are the special collections within this collection with each having its own significance and uniqueness:
1.The Schacht Collection
2.The Rare Book Collection
3.Indonesia - Chinese Peranakan Literature
4.Harun Aminurrashid Collection
5.The Manuscript Collection
Southest East Asia
The Southeast Asia Collection is situated at level 5 of the Main Library. It is closed acess collection consisting of the following materials on an array of subjects pertaining to Southeat Asian countries such as Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. These materials are catalogued according to the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. Bibliographic information of these materials may be obtained from GEMILANG.
Document Collection
Government documents are important sources for statistics, government policies and current or historical events. They are housed at level 5 of the Main Library. The Documents in this collection are published by the following bodies; Governent of Malaysia (Ministrial / department level), State governments of Malaysia, Statutory bodies in Malaysia, United Nations and its agencies, Foreign Governments (Selective), OECD (Organization for economic Corporation and Development), Intergovernmental bodies, Rand Crporation - a private institution which published reports, papers, notes, etc. for research
Audio Visuals Collection
This collection comprises non-book materials such as dvd, vcd, cd-rom, dvd-rom, video (U-matic, vhs), film strips, audio-cassettes, slide, kits, compact disc, laser disc, film loops, microfiches, microfilms and maps. The collection is a closed access collection, situated at level 2 of the Main Library.
Arabic & Islamic Civilization Collection
This is a collection of books and reference materials pertaining to Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilization. This collection consists of books and references in Malay, English, Arabic and Indonesian languages. It supports the study, teaching and research needs in Syari'ah, Arabic and Islamic Civilization, al-Quran and al-Sunnah, Usuluddin and Philosophy and Dakwah and Leadership. This collection located at level 4 (left side of PTSL main entrance) besides Information Services Division.
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Leisure Readings Collection
This collection is situated at level 4 of the Main Library (in front of the Borrowing and Returning Counter). The collection comprises light reading materials, general and popular in nature, suitable for all users. Reading and browsing are restricted to the corner provided. Borrowing procedures for materials from this collection are similar to that of the General Collection. It's location code in GEMILANG is sbr.
Journals Collection
Journal Collection is situated at Level 3, Tun Seri Lanang Library. This collection contains more than 14,000 journal titles or 5,000 journal titles including 600 journal titles of current and previous publications in various subjects like religion, economy, social science, science and technology.