Library Operating Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.30 a.m – 5.00 p.m | Friday: 8.30 a.m – 12.15 noon & 2.45 p.m – 5.00 p.m
Saturday – Sunday & Public Holiday : Closed
Perpustakaan Praklinikal, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kampus Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, 56000, Kuala Lumpur | Tel: +603 91458740
Pre-Clinical Library
The 10,000 square feet Preclinical Library is located on Levels 3 and 4 of the Preclinical Building, UKM Medical Centre. The library opened on 3 November 2014, but borrowing and returning services only started on 11 February 2015. The Preclinical Library was established specifically to provide information services in preclinical fields such as Anatomy, Physiology, Parasitology & Entomology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Microbiology & Immunology. The Preclinical Library started with an initial budget of RM20,000, its initial collection started with 805 copies of printed materials and 16 copies of media materials, this collection was originally part of the collection belonging to the PPUKM Library of 435 copies and the Dr. Abdul Latiff Library of 370 copies, this initial collection was transferred to the Preclinical Library on 9 February 2015.
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Information Resources
This LibGuide contains information guides created to help you find and use library-provided resources and services related to the field of medicine. Click Here.
- Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology, 10th Edition
- Clinical Immunology : Principles And Practice, 6th Edition
- Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine, 9th Edition
- Islamic Medicine – The Key To A Better Life
- 250 Cases In Clinical Medicine, 6th Edition
- A Practical Guide For Medical Teachers, 6th Edition
- Application Of Biofilms In Applied Microbiology
- Basic Immunology : Functions And Disorders Of The Immune System, 7th Edition
- Bacterial Physiology And Biochemistry
- Brenner And Steven’s Pharmacology, 6th Edition
- Biology Of Mycobacterial Lipids
- Clinical Biochemistry : An Illustrated Colour Text, 7th Edition
- Wheater’s Functional Histology, 7th Edition
- Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary, 30th Edition
- Fuster And Hursts The Heart, 15th Edition
Bulletin Board@Preclinical
SPKPPP Surveillance Audit by SIRIM QAS International
On 8 May 2025, the Preclinical Library Office underwent a Surveillance Audit for the Library Services Quality Management System (SPKPPP) conducted by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. The audit aimed to ensure continued compliance with UKM’s quality management standards.
Integrated Internal Audit – Preclinical Library
On 5 February 2025, the Preclinical Library underwent an Integrated Internal Audit conducted by UKM internal auditors. The audit aimed to ensure that all work processes comply with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), identify any non-conformities, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of library operations.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the Orang Asli Community in Bukit Bandaraya, Shah Alam
On 28 December 2024, the Preclinical Library staff in collaboration with the UKM Library Staff Welfare Club held a community service program at the Bukit Bandaraya Orang Asli Community Hall, Shah Alam. The program was also attended by the Member of Parliament for Shah Alam, YB Tuan Haji Azli bin Yusof and the UKM Chief Librarian, Ms Rohaya Umar.
Benchmarking visit from Arabian Gulf University delegation
On 18 December 2024, the Preclinical Library received a benchmarking visit from a Delegation from the Faculty of Medicine of the Arabian Gulf University, Bahrian. This visit was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Prof Dr Abdul Halim Daifallah and Prof Dr Abdel Aziz. The visit was held to see the facilities available at the Preclinical Library as well as scientific materials related to medicine.
audit visit and evaluation of the Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health) program, Faculty of Medicine, UKM
On 2 December 2024, the Preclinical Library received an audit visit from the Doctor of Philosophy (Community Health) Program, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. The purpose of this visit was to view scholarly materials focused on Community Health as well as various other facilities for the use of Postgraduate students, especially in the field of Community Health.
UKM Library SPKPPP Self-Assessment Audit
UKM library level innovation competition
On 13 November 2024, the Preclinical Library competed in the UKM Library Innovation competition. This competition took place at the Tun Sri Lanang Library. The innovation carried out by the Preclinical Library staff was to ensure that all library operations could run more smoothly and efficiently.
Preclinical library open day 2025
On 6 November 2024, the Preclinical Library held a Customer Day. Various activities were carried out and received a good response from the students who attended.
Benchmarking Visit of the Standing Committee of the Malaysian Medical Library Group (MLG) and Taiwan Medical Library Association (TMLA)
On 11 October 2024, the Preclinical Library received an official visit from a Delegation from the Taiwan Medical Library Association (TMLA) and the Malaysian Medical Library (MLG). This is a highest honor and appreciation to the Preclinical Library.
New Arrival 2025
- Pay Per View Request
- Interlibrary Loan Request
- Purchase Suggestion
- Library Material Searching
- Door to Door Delivery Service (delivery services for borrowing and returning of library materials)
- PTSL Drive-Thru (borrowing and returning of library materials)
Collection
General Collection
This general collection consists of textbooks in the field of Medicine and Health Sciences which includes books in fields such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Parasitology & Entomology and UMBI. Books in this collection can be borrowed by Library members based on their respective category qualifications. This collection is available on level 3 of the library.
Thesis Collection
This collection has the prefix ‘Thesis’ on the book call number and is located on level 4 of the library. These materials can only be borrowed by academics and are for reference only in the library for other users.
Open Access Collection
This collection is located on level 3 of the Preclinical Library where it contains general and popular reading materials that are suitable for all groups or ages. These books can be read in this corner reading room only and are allowed to be borrowed like books in the General Collection.
Journal Collection
The journal collection in the Preclinical Library is located on level 4. These materials cannot be borrowed and are for internal Library reference only.
Services
UKM STUDENTS AND STAFF
No. | Categories | Borrowing Facilities / Limit / Period | |
General Collection | Red Spot Collection | ||
1. | Undergraduate | 7 books / 14 days | 1 book / 3 days |
2. | Postgraduate | 20 books / 40 days | 1 book / 7 days |
3. | Academics (Contract/Temporary) | 25 books / 60 days | 1 book / 14 days |
4. | Academics/Tutors/Fellows (Part-time/Visitors) | 10 books / 30 days | 1 book / 14 days |
5. | Professional Administrative Staff | 25 books / 60 days | 1 book / 14 days |
6. | General Staff | 5 books / 14 days | 1 book / 14 days |
7. | Privilege Member – donation RM6,000 (UKM staff) or donation RM10,000 (external member) or donation 500 books to UKM Library | 25 books / 60 days | 1 book / 14 days |
8. | Permata Pintar | 3 books / 14 days | 1 book / 3 days |
9. | Asasi Pintar | 5 books / 14 days | 1 book / 3 days |
UKM EXTERNAL MEMBERSHIP
No. | Categories | Borrowing Facilities / Limit / Period | |
General Collection | Red Spot Collection | ||
1. | Academic/ Student of Institution of Higher Learning (Public/Private) (PERPUN Members) | 2 books / 14 days | – |
2. | Academic/ Student of Institution of Higher Learning (Public/Private) (Non PERPUN Members) | 2 books / 14 days | – |
3. | Overseas Students | 2 books / 14 days | – |
4. | Government Staff | 2 books / 14 days | – |
5. | Institution Corporate Member (max of 10) | 2 books / 14 days | – |
6. | Individual | 2 books / 14 days | – |
7. | UKM Retiree | 2 books / 14 days | – |
8. | UKM Alumni | 2 books / 14 days | – |
9. | Family of UKM Staff | 2 books / 14 days | – |
FINES FOR OVERDUE MATERIALS
Overdue books are subjected to fines at the following rates:
General Collections RM0.50 per book per day
Red Spot Collection RM 3.00 per book per day
Fines do not include holidays
FINES FOR LOSS OF MATERIALS
Users are subjected to the following procedures:
- Replace the book with the same or newer edition plus processing fee of RM100.00 OR replace the book with the same subject plus processing fee of RM100.00 OR pay the current price of the book plus processing fee of RM100.00
- Overdue fines (if any)
UKM STUDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERSHIP
No. | Categories | Annual Fee (RM) – Full Time | |
REFERENCE | LOAN | ||
1 | Undergraduate Students (Malaysian) | FREE | 50.00 |
2 | Undergraduate Students (Foreigner) | FREE | 70.00 |
3 | Postgraduate Students (Master & PhD) (Malaysian) including from Centre for Educational Extension | FREE | 150.00 75.00 (PART TIME) |
4 | Postgraduate Students (Master & PhD) (Foreigner) including from Centre for Educational Extension | FREE | 200.00 100.00 (PART TIME) |
5 | Academics (Contract/Temporary) | FREE | 50.00 – 70.00 |
6 | Academics/Tutors/Fellows* (Part-time/Visitors) | FREE | 75.00 – 200.00 |
7 | Professional Administrative Staff | FREE | FREE |
8 | General Staff | FREE | FREE |
9 | Permata Pintar | FREE | FREE |
10 | Asasi Pintar | FREE | 100.00 |
* Please bring confirmation letter from University / Faculty / Centre / Institute
EXTERNAL MEMBERSHIP
No. | Categories | Annual Fee (RM) | Privileges | ||
Reference | Loan | Facility | |||
1. | Academic/ Student of Institution of Higher Learning (Public/Private)* (PERPUN Members) |
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Reference Membership | Free | √ | X | X | |
Loan Membership | RM100.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
2. | Academic/ Student of Institution of Higher Learning (Public/Private)* (Non PERPUN Members) | ||||
Reference Membership | RM100.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | RM200.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
3. | Overseas Students* | ||||
Reference Membership | RM200.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | RM400.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
4. | Government Staff* |
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Reference Membership | Free | √ | X | X | |
Loan Membership | RM100.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
5. | Institution Corporate Member (max of 10) | ||||
Reference Membership | RM2,000.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | RM4,000.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
6. | UKM Retiree |
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Reference & Loan Membership | Free | √ | √ | X | |
7. | Privilege Member – donation RM6,000 (UKM staff) or donation RM10,000 (external member) or donation 500 books to UKM Library |
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Reference & Loan Membership | Free | √ | √ | √ | |
8. | UKM Alumni |
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Reference Membership | Free | √ | X | X | |
Loan Membership | RM100.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
9. | Individual | ||||
Reference Membership | RM200.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | RM400.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
10. | Family of UKM Staff |
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Reference Membership | Free | √ | X | X | |
Loan Membership | RM10.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
11. | Daily Member |
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Reference Membership | RM20.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | – | – | – | – | |
12. | Secondary School Student |
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Reference Membership | Please bring confirmation letter from school | √ | X | X | |
Loan Membership | – | – | – | – | |
* Please bring matrix card / confirmation letter from your library / institution
The library offers online services for loan renewal and material reservation through the GEMILANG system. Patrons can easily renew their loans or reserve materials currently on loan via the online public catalogue. These services are available at any time through http://gemilang.ukm.my, providing a convenient and efficient way to manage library resources.
The Inter Library Loan (ILL) service is provided to academic, professional, administrative staff, as well as postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students to obtain materials or articles from external libraries, if the relevant materials or articles are not available at the UKM Library.
Service Cost
1. Items from Local Libraries
For all articles and books from local libraries are FREE.
2. Items from Oversea Library (British Library)
a. Academics
Item | Charges |
Article | 5 FREE articles per year |
Book | RM20.00 per book |
b. Postgraduates and Final Year Students
Item | Charges |
Article | 3 FREE articles per year |
Book | RM20.00 per book |
The Library offers applications for the purchase of new books/media/theses are limited to UKM staff (lecturers/researchers/staff/postgraduate students). Applications can be submitted via the LibQuest System.
New arrivals books from the library will be displayed and can be borrowed by the library user. The purpose of the display is to promote the newly purchased books to the library user.
Facilities
Staff Directory
Noraini Mat Ali
Senior Librarian (S10)
Head of Preclinical Library
norain@hctm.ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458692
emildayuslinda kamaluddin
Library Assistant (s2)
Cataloging
emildayuslinda@ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458691
Ashraf Azrul Ahmad Kamel
Library Assistant (S2)
Customer Services
ashrafazrul@ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458740
Muhammad Wafi Azizi
Library Assistant (S2)
Customer Services
wafi@hctm.ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458740
Mohd Azriq Alwizam Ayub
Library Assistant (S1)
Acquisition
azriq@hctm.ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458691
Muhammad Hafizuddin Eusof
Library Assistant (S1)
Customer Services
mhafizuddin@ukm.edu.my
Tel: 03 91458691
