BORROWING
1. General Collection
Books from the General Collection can be borrowed at User Services Counter or by using Self-Check Machine. Loan eligibility for the various categories of users are as follows:
UPM STAFF |
LOAN ELIGIBILITY / PERIOD |
Administrative and Professional Staff | 30 copies / 60 days |
Academic Staff | 30 copies / 60 days |
Academic Staff (Contract) / Tutor | 10 copies / 30 days |
Support Staff | 6 copies / 14 days |
Academic Staff/ Officer/ Support Staff (Temporary/Contract), Research Assistant | 4 copies / 14 days |
UPM STUDENT |
LOAN ELIGIBILITY / PERIOD |
Postgraduate Students (Masters/PhD) | 20 copies / 30 days |
Clinical Medical/Veterinary Medicine Students | 10 copies / 30 days |
Degree Students | 10 copies / 14 days |
Diploma Students /Foundation Program | 6 copies / 14 days |
Distance Learning (Degree Students) | 10 copies / 30 days |
Non-Degree Students (including attachment graduate students from abroad) | 4 copies / 14 days |
Special Course (Short Term Course) | 2 copies / 14 days |
EXTERNAL MEMBER |
LOAN ELIGIBILITY / PERIOD |
Public University Staff/Public University Student/ Government Staff/Statutory Body Staff/UPM Alumni | 2 copies / 14 days |
Private Higher Education Institution Staff/Student | 2 copies / 14 days |
Corporate / Private Institution | 2 copies / 14 days |
Family Members of UPM staff | 2 copies / 14 days |
UPM Retiree | 4 copies / 14 days |
2. Serial Collection
Serial Collection are for use within the Library premises only.
3. Reference Collection
Reference Collection are for use in the Library only. However, academic staff may request to borrow certain reference materials from the Librarian at the User Services Division.
4. Red Spot Collection
Users can borrow only one book at a time for 1 day.
5. Media Collection
Media Collection are to be used in the Library only. However academic staff can request to borrow certain materials from the Librarian at the Media, Archives and Preservation Division.
6. Thesis / Project Bachelor Report Collection
Thesis / Project Bachelor Report can be referred to for 4 hours and are not allowed to be borrowed. Photocopying is not allowed unless, written permission is granted by the author.
7. Malaysian Agriculture Collection
Malaysian Agriculture Collection are for use in the Library only. However, user may request to borrow certain reference materials from the Librarian at the Malaysian Agriculture Division.
RENEWALS
Renewal is possible if the item is not reserved or recalled by another user. Renewal can be done online via KOHA WebOPAC. Each item can only be renewed twice.
RESERVATION
Library users can reserve an item that is on loan to another user. Reservations can be made if the loan amount has not reached the maximum qualification, no fine and the patron record is not subject to restrictions. Once returned, the item on hold will be kept for 7 days, after which it will be given to the next person on the list or returned to the shelf.
Updated:: 14/03/2023 [khairul_zul]
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