Internet Access

Online Information Service

What is online information service ?

• Online information service offer access to information via the internet, online databases and digital collections

What are the databases subscribed by the library?

• The library subscribes to : IEEE Explore, ACM Digital Library, SpringerLink, Science Direct, IOP Journals, ASME, EngNETbase, Academic Search Premier and Proquest Dissertations, Scopus, Oxford Reference Online, Knovel and Ebsco Host.

How do I gain access to online database ?

• All online databases subscribed by the library are being linked to e-Resources page. Log on to library website at https://mylibrary.unimap.edu.my or via UniMAP Portal.
• Users will be prompted for username and password before being granted access to e-resources.

What is my username and password ?

• Username will be your user e-mail and password will be your complete identification card number.

Can I gain access to online databases from home ?

• Yes, EzProxy provides remote access to online databases as long as you are connected to the internet.

Can I print and download full text content available on online databases?

• Full text contents of journals and books are available for printing and downloading. In fact you can e-mail the full text content to your mailbox.

Can the library teach me on searching online databases for my research project?

• Contact Information Consulatancy Desk at 04-9885410 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Can I gain access to online databases as long as I am connected to the internet?

• You can access all resources available on the net if you are connected to the internet. However, this does not mean you can have access to all online database published by commercial publishers. Access to full text contents is being granted only for subscribers including libraries, institutions and individuals.

1. Mc Graw Hill Access Science
2. Mc Graw Hill Digital Engineering Library
3. Ebrary
4. ASTM Digital Library
5. ASTM Standard Online
6. MSOnline
7. Emerald Management Xtra
8. Proquest Digital Theses

Info Access Lab

• Info Access Lab is located on the first floor and can accommodate up to 40 users. The lab is equipped with print station, 40 computers for internet access, and a ceiling mounted projection screen.
• This room is used daily by library patrons for internet access and document printing. Users are required to register their names at the Digital Repository and Media Desk before they can use the computer.
• Library instruction programs such as EndNote classes and online databases searching skills are held at the Info Access Lab

Wireless Internet Access

• Wireless internet access is available inside the library.

Self Services

Selfcheck Station

• Self check station provides barcode reading machines for patron to check out materials on their own rather than checking out materials at the Access Servis Desk. The self check station is located on the first and second floor.

Book Drop Station

• This service offers unprecedented flexibility and convenience of returning library items at any time of the day, even when the library is closed.
• Loans for the returned items will be immediately cancelled so that patron may borrow other items according to their loan eligibility.
• The book drop station is located on the first floor and outside the library entrance.

Copying Service

• A self service copying machine is located at the second floor. Users must first purchase the copy cards for RM10.00 or RM5.00 per card.
• Users are reminded that they must not infringe the copyright law.
• The charge of fotocopy is :

Printing Service

• Electronic and fee-based printing is available at the Info Access Lab. Computers in the lab are networked to print station and accept copy card for payment.
• Customers are required to purchase the card (RM10.00 / RM5.00 per card) at the Digital Repository and Media Desk.
• The charge of printing is :

Password Controlled Lockers

• The library provides pigeon - hole shelves for users to keep their belongings such as bags and folders. They are located on the first floor near the library entrance.
• However, the library will not be responsible for any loss or damage of the personal belongings left at the pigeon holes.

Studying at The Library

Carrel Rooms

• 12 units of carrels rooms located at the first and second floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Discussion Rooms

• 6 unit of discussion rooms is located on the first floor and can accommodate up to 25 users at a time.
• The rooms are fully equipped with computers, power and network sockets.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Garden Bench

• Located on the first floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Knowledge Bridge

• Located at the first floor.
• Accomodate with 2 units touch screen computers and wireless internet access.

Laptop Sofa

• Located at the second floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Learning Pod

• 4 units of learning pod can accommodate  users at one pods.
• Located at the second floor in Noise Zone.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Leisure Area

• Leisure area is located on the second floor, next to Access Service Desk.
• Enjoy watching TV programmes such as CNN, BBC World, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and ESPN at your leisure.

Newspaper Area

• News paper area (printed) is located on the ground floor. This area is used for relaxation while reading major Malaysian newspapers such as Utusan Malaysia, Berita Harian and the New Straits Times, Nan Yang Siang Pau and Tamil Nesan.
• Users can also read online newspaper via the library's internet facility at second floor. 
• This area accomodate with two units touch screen computers and wireless internet access.

Noise Zone

• Located at the second floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Personal Carrel

• Located at the first and second floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Postgraduate Room

• Located at the second floor for postgraduate students.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Reading Area

• The library has a 800 seating capacity at any one time.

Restaurant Bench

• Located at the first floor.
• Wireless internet access is available here.

Wired Carrels

• Wired carrels are available to laptop users.
• The carrels are fully equipped with power and network sockets.
• Located at the first floor and second floor.
• Wireless internet access also available here.

Student Lounge

• Available at Ground Floor. Open everyday

Others

Auditorium

• Available at Second Floor

Prayer Hall

• Available at Ground Floor

Cafe

• Available at Ground Floor
• Served snacks and drink. Outside food are not allowed.