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The Media Services Division of the Library provides media materials for the teaching, learning and research of the students and academic staff of Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Mission

To promote the use of multimedia in the enhancement of the dissemination and generation of knowledge.

Objectives

The objectives of the Media Services Division are as follows:

  • To develop a relevant media collection aimed at teaching, learning, research and consultancy such as videotapes, audio cassettes, CAI programmes, CD-ROM and others. 

  • To promote the use of media materials in the teaching and learning activities as well as research, through the circulation of accession lists, exhibition of new media items, exhibition of media items in specific fields and pamphlets. 

  • To provide media equipment and other facilities for the usage of media materials. 

  • To be sensitive to the development of new technologies in relation to teaching and learning. 

  • Media equipment must be in a good and functional condition as well as being up to date.  

Collection

The media collection is now around 30,000 titles and 80,000 items. It is made up of items such as videotapes, slides, kit, transparencies, maps, audio cassettes, CD-ROM, CAI programmes and others. 

Organisation

The media collection is organised according to the Library of Congress Classification System. It is an open access collection and users may browse at the shelves. 

Services

The services provided are as follows:

  • Loan of media items e.g. videotapes, audiocassettes, slides, transparencies, kits and CAI Programmes. 

  • Usage of media items in the Library individually or in groups. 

  • Audio room for the group listening of music/drama/ speeches etc. 

  • Multi-media and CAI carrels. 

  • Individual carrels for stereo music.

  • Usage of the Screening Room and the Multi purpose Room which can accommodate 40 and 70 people respectively. (prior reservation by academic staff only). 

  • Loan/usage of maps and aerial photos. 

  • Off-air recording (may be requested by academic staff only, in relation to their courses). 

  • Individual Audio rooms for the listening of educational tapes/lecture tapes. 

  • Audio recordings for projects related to student's courses (e.g. sound effects, back-ground music etc). 

  • No inter Library loan services. 

General Rules

Loans 4 items for 2 weeks.
Reservations Reservations may be made on items that have been borrowed. Refer to Media Counter.
Reservations for Video Table, Carrels and Audio Daily reservations only.
Reservations will be cancelled if users fo not show up after 10 minutes.
Fines Overdue fines will be for 10 cents per item per day.
Public and MIDAS members May use media items in the Library only.
Off-Campus Students May borrow out items during the intensive Course.
At other times usage is in the Library only.
Duplicating/Copying Duplication/Copying of media items from the
Library Collection is strictly PROHIBITED.

Opening Hours

SERVICE HOURS - SEMESTER

 Media Counter  Audio Room
 Monday - Thursday
 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.  8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
 2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
 Friday
 8:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.  8:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
 2:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  2:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. p.m.
 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
 Saturday
 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 Sunday and Public Holiday
9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

SEMESTER BREAK

 Media Counter  Audio Room
 Monday - Thursday
 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.  8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  2:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.  2:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
 Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.  2:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
 Closed  Closed

Contact Persons

For further information, please contact:

Librarian
 
Puan Rizalawati Ayu Abd. Razak
Tel : 04-6577888 ext 3722
Email :
ayu@usm.my