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Acquisitions Policy

The Library acquires all types of materials which include books, serials, audiovisual materials, microforms and electronic media which support the teaching, learning, research and consultancy programmes of the University. Priority is given to course and research materials and important reference items. The Library also acquires, to a limited extent, general interest and non-academic materials for a well-balanced collection, with the aim of promoting reading and overall intellectual development. As the Library also serves the community at large, it selectively acquires materials which cater to the industrial sector and researchers in Northern Peninsular Malaysia. Emphasis is given to Malay and English Language materials, while materials in other languages which are pertinent to the University's programmes, are also obtained.

Ordering of Library Materials

The responsibility for the selection of Library materials lies mainly with the academic staff and the Library’s Subject Specialists. Academic staff are advised to forward their suggestions to the Library Representative in their respective schools or centres. Senior Administrative staff members may forward their requests to the Chief Librarian. Students and other Library members may recommend materials for purchase subject to the approval of the Library. Please direct all enquiries regarding ordering of Library materials except serials to  arinawati@usm.my Head,  Acquisitions Division (Ext. 4081).

Liaison Officers Cum Subject Specialists

Academic staff are welcome to contact the following Library Liaison Officers in matters relating to the Library. These officers are also subject specialists who o both selection of new titles and compilation of bibliographies, as well as provide assistance to academic staff and conduct workshops on the technique of literature searching in specific subject areas.

Contact Persons

For further information, please contact:

Librarian

Arinawati Ayob

Tel : 04-6537888 ext 4081
Email :
arinawati@usm.my

Musa Mohamed Ghazali
Tel: 04-6537888 ext 4409
Email:
musa_mg@usm.my