About Us

Medicine and Health Sciences Library (MHCL) which was established in 1998 is a branch library of Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad. It is located within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences complex, which can accommodate up to 200 seats. The objective of its formation is to support learning, teaching and research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Currently the library collection consists of over 25,000 copies of printed materials covering textbooks and journals, over 3000 titles of e-journals and audio visual collections.

Medicine and Health Sciences Library has a Clinical Library at the 9th Floor of Grand Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. It can accommodate up to 20 seats and has a collection of 2,000 copies of printed materials. This library provides information services for students and staff at the Clinical Campus.

Opening Hours

Clinical Library at Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is opened from 8.00 am to 6.30 pm from

Monday to Friday

Collections

MHCL’s collection comprises of materials in the fields of medicine, health science and other related disciplines. Our materials are classified into 2 classification scheme, i.e. National Library of Medicine Classification Scheme for materials in the field of medicine and health science and Library of Congress Classification Scheme for materials in other disciplines.

1. GENERAL BOOK COLLECTION

The general book collection consists of text-books, proceedings of conferences, reports, books for leisure reading, etc.. This collection includes materials in various subject areas.

Location : The books are located on the Level 2 and can be located by checking the online Library Catalogue (VIRTUA WebOPAC).

2. RED-SPOT COLLECTION

This collection consists of important text-books recommended by lecturers as reading materials for courses taught at the University and essential materials which are limited in number and are heavily used by students.

Location : This collection is located on the Level 1.

3. REFERENCE COLLECTION

This collection consists primarily of dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, manuals, almanacs, atlases, directories, statistical reports and bibliographies.

Location : The collection is located on Level 2. Books in this collection has the location symbol 'r' in the call number. Reference materials are non-circulating and are to be used in the library only.

4. SERIALS COLLECTION

There are three different categories of journals :

• Current Journals: This collection consists of the latest issues of journals subscribed, as well as those received as gifts or exchange. The materials are displayed at Serials Collection area, Level 2.

• Unbound Issues of Journals : This collection is kept in the Back Issues Room which is located on the Level 2. Requests to use them should be made at the Service Counter, Level 2.

• Bound journals : Bound journals are shelved according to class number on the Level 2. They have the symbol 'btb' affixed as the location symbol.

5. ONLINE DATABASES

Subscribed Online Databases is the online databases and journals subscribed by PSAS Library which can be accessed by the members. There are about 200 online journal titles ready to be accessed at anytime. The online journals provide a wide variety of relevant information of the current issues, research and publications that assist users in completing their literature review of the thesis, project papers, assignments, and etc.

6. THESES/PROJECT REPORTS

This collection comprises Ph.D and Masters theses of faculty postgraduate students and academic staff, final year students' project papers.

Location: This collected is located on Level 1 and shelved according to the academic programs. They are to be used strictly in the library.

7. AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS

This collection comprises of CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and diskettes.

Location : The materials are kept at the Circulation Counter, Level 1. Requests for use should be made at the Counter. The materials have the symbol 'bpd' affixed as the location symbol. Almost all of the materials are accessible through online Library Catalogue (VIRTUA WebOPAC).

8. NEWSPAPERS

Libary subscribes the following printed newspapers:

• Berita Harian
• Harian Metro
• Malaysian Nanban
• Nanyang Siang Pau
• New Straits Times
• Sin Chew Daily
• Tamil Nesan
• The Star
• Utusan Malaysia

The newspapers are displayed in the Leisure Reading Area, Ground Level.

Circulation Service

Services

1. Reference Service

This service provides users with the necessary basic information which will help them in accessing the information resources through Library Catalog (OPAC) and databases effectively.

For assistance, please see the Librarian or contact us at 03-89472731.

2. Document Delivery Service

The library provides document delivery of articles and interlibrary loan of library books or theses which are not available in the library collection via co-operation among local libraries and abroad. [Details] (link to PSAS Website)

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3. User Education Programme

The programme aims to teach and assist users to effectively utilize all information sources, services and facilities offered by the library. This programme is divided into 3 categories:

i) Library Orientation Sessions

A two hour session for the new intake of students. The session is conducted at the beginning of the first semester of the new intake. The topics includes a brief introduction on the collectiions, services and facilities available and a hands-on session on the use of the OPAC.

ii) Scheduled Classes

Scheduled classes are conducted from time to time for staff and students. The schedules of the programme will be posted at notices at the Faculty, Residential colleges in addition to the Library website.

iii) Programme On Request

This is an on-going programme offered to all students and staff upon request. Classes will be conducted by the Faculty Liaison Librarian. Classes consists of the following modules:

• Information Search Strategies.
• Library Catalogue.
• Electronic Databases / Online Journals.
• CD-Rom

For further information please contact us at 03-89472731

Facilities

1. Self-check Machine
The Self-check machine provided at the Ground Level, is to facilitate borrowings and renewals by users themselves without having to queue at the Circulation Counter.

2. Computer Facilities
The Library is equipped with internet computers to enable clients to access online journals and databases.

3. Discussion Rooms
The library has 3 discussion rooms at Level 2 for discussions and study groups. Requests can be made at the Information Services Counter, Level 2

4. Photocopying
The library provides self-service photocopying services at Level 2. Users can either use the service provided by:
a. the private company, by using student matric card or staff card(refer to Photocopying Counter, Level 1) or
b. the Information Services Unit, Level 2, by using copy cards.

5. Prayer Rooms
Prayer rooms for men and ladies are provided at Level 1, for the muslims to perform their prayers.

6. Pigeon Hole
Users may keep their belongings in the pigeon holes located at Ground Level

Staff

Contact Us

Medicine and Health Sciences Library
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor.

Telephone :

• 603 8947 2321 - Office
• 603 8947 2312 - Circulation Counter

Fax: 603 8947 2317
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