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From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

04 July 2025

Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

06 June 2025

Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

28 April 2025

By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

16 April 2025

By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

08 April 2025

By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

03 February 2025

Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

19 August 2024

By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

02 April 2024

Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak67c1a016e60932c0c0509d94cae51d55').innerHTML =...

Marketing for Positive Social Change

06 February 2024

Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

Crisis Traits And Competencies

02 January 2024

By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

Road To A Jumbo Disaster

23 October 2023

[The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

05 September 2023

Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

on 10 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition [Second Announcement:...

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

Simple Steps to Access the Database

Simple Steps to Access the Database

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library SIMPLE STEPS TO ACCESS THE DATABASE...

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum wbt and Good Afternoon. Book...

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library TURNITIN : Getting Started with Feedback...

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre 🌱📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACT/ORAL/POSTER: ICBS...

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre Malaysia Association of Research Managers...

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre International Seminar on Forensic Engineering...

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Dear all academicians, researchers, students...

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library Assalamualaikum w.b.t dan Salam Sejahtera, YBhg. ...

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS dan IEEE Sabah Subsection Call for Papers:...

Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Articles on ProQuest!

Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Articles on ProQuest!

on 02 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI)...

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Head Librarian
Dayang Rukiah Awang Amit
Visit Our Website: http://library.ums.edu.my


FOREWORD

Universiti Malaysia Sabah Library is among one of the beautiful academic library in this country.The main library is located in Kota Kinabalu main campus, and the branches are located in Labuan and Sandakan campus. The main library can accommodate about 4,000 users at a time. Apart from the typical book loan service and interlibrary book loan, this library also provides 170 cubicles for the users to study, seminar rooms and music room. There is also an auditorium and projection room. Interlibrary loan is usually obtained through post and subject to application and approval.

Materials in the library are catalogued accordingto the "Library of Congress Classification Scheme" .All information is kept in the library system known as "Virginia Technology Library System" (VTLS). Users can obtain the materials in the library by accessing an Online Public AccessCatalogue (OPAC). The systemis a user friendly system; using keyword, writer's name, title and subject for the search method. Using Booleanis also allowed. Experienced library staff will always ready to assist users in case of facing any difficulties in obtaining the wanted material.

UMS library also provided various special collections to the users, among them are Research Collections, Multimedia Collections, Children Collections and ASEANA Collections. In June 2004, UMS Library had increased another collection which also now collected the Nobel Laureate Prize winners.

 


 

ABOUT US

The Universiti Malaysia Sabah Library was established to provide support for teaching, learning, research, innovation and publication of the University. This is accordance with the librarys' Mission "Providing comprehensive resources and services to support the university requirements in teaching, learning, research, innovation and publication".

The Universiti Malaysia Sabah Library has broadened its services. Aside from the main library and Labuan Campus, Sandakan dan Tawau Out Campus Service Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Kingfisher Clinical Block, the library also set up an Out Campus Service Centre for medical student in Sikuati, Kudat. Presently, the Library is using VIRTUA, a computerized library system and can be accessible here.

To further help the user with their learning and research, the library provide 500 computers with thin client technology for surfing of online database subscribed or just typing their project paper.

In accordance with the Library motto “serve with quality”, the UMS library will always deliver an excellence service in order to cultivate knowledgeable and resourceful society. We are also highly emphasizing on the development of information literacy program to create the information literate society particularly at UMS. Additionally, UMS library is responsible to inculcate the reading habit and long-life learning culture amongst users.

Thus, user is highly recommended to participate in any course of information literacy skills. These courses are made available by the librarian for all user categories both undergraduate and post graduate. The objective of these courses is to develop skills and user confidence while retrieving information from various resources effectively. Apart from that, it could help them in completing their research for the purpose of teaching and learning. User satisfaction is our priority and any comments and insight are warmly welcome.


VISION
Towards a world class library through development of dynamic and innovative information resources.

MISSION
Providing comprehensive resources and services to support the university requirements in teaching, learning, research, innovation and publication.


PHILOSOPHY
To develop culturally advanced, outstanding and progressive community based on enrichment, empowerment and desire for knowledge through inculcation of a lifelong learning culture.

OBJECTIVE

  •     Developing the best quality of library collection and information.
  •     Providing efficient, effective, accurate and user friendly services.
  •     Optimizing the usage of information, facilities and services.
  •     Cultivating a knowledge loving culture among the university and local communities.

 
CLIENT CHARTER

We promise to:

  •     Enhance the quality and the relevancy of the library collection and information.
  •     Provide information efficiently, effectively and accurately.
  •     Provide user friendly services.
  •     Provide a conclusive learning environment.

 
MOTTO

"Serve with Quality"

 


Contact Info

ico-addressUniversiti Malaysia Sabah Library, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

ico-phone+6088-320000 ext 2108 (Customer Service) ico-fax +6088-320232

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ico-webhttp://library.ums.edu.my

 

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