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Dr. Abdul Latiff Library
Dr. Abdul Latiff Library UKM was established in 1974 with the intention to provide support in the processes of teaching, learning and research in the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy. The library was known then as Medical Library and officially renamed to Dr. Abdul Latiff Library on 25th November 2005. The three storey library is comprised of a building with a width of 3,716 square meters and equipped with 400 reading places.
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Collections
General Collection
This open access collection comprises text books in Medicine, Health Sciences and Dentistry, besides books in general fields such as religion, information technology and others. The materials in this collection can be borrowed by the library member based on respective category qualification.
Reference Collection
All materials in this collection have the code ‘Ruj’ prefixed to their call numbers. It is located at Level 3, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library. The reference collection comprises reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, guide books, yearbooks, etc. These materials are NOT ALLOWED for borrowing and strictly for reference only within the library.
Red Spot Collection
This collection is located behind the Borrowing and Returning Counter at Level 2, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library. The titles are mainly recommended by lecturer and they serve as compulsory reading materials. This collection can be borrowed by students only for 2 hours or overnight. Academicians are allowed to borrow this collection for a week.
Thesis & Ilmiah Collection
All materials in this collection have the code ‘Tesis’ for Thesis materials and ‘Ilmiah’ for Latihan Ilmiah materials prefixed to their call numbers. It is located at Level 2 behind Dr. Abdul Latiff Library service counter. These materials are NOT ALLOWED for borrowing and strictly for reference only within the library.
Light Reading Collection
This collection is situated at Level 2, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library. The collection comprises light reading materials, general and popular in nature, and suitable for all users. Reading and browsing are restricted to the corner provided. However, borrowing procedures for materials from this collection are similar to that of the General Collection.
Journal Collection
This collection consists of 2 categories, namely current journals and back issues journals. Both journals are placed at Level 1, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library. These materials CANNOT BE BORROWED and only for reference in the library. Popular journals are placed at Light Reading Collection, Level 2, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library.
Special, Archive & Document Collection
This collection consists of document materials published by the government of Malaysia and its agencies, local governments, statutory bodies and foreign publications. This collection also places materials about history and UKM progress, including the works of academicians and students such as seminar, thesis and project papers. This collection CANNOT BE BORROWED and only for reference in the library.
Services
Online Renewal can be done through GEMILANG before due date, renewal is only allowed for a maximum of 3 times, no outstanding fine and the material has not been booked by other user.
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) |
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Reference Membership | RM100.00 | √ | X | √ | |
Loan Membership | RM200.00 | √ | √ | √ | |
3. | Overseas Students* |
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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) |
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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 |
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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
- 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 RM0.30 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 RM100.00 processing fee OR replace the book with the same subject plus RM100.00 processing fee OR pay the current price of the book plus RM100.00 processing fee
- Overdue fines (if any)
GEMILANG is the name given to the Library’s Online Catalogue, updated daily and accessible via Internet. The functions are searching, reservation, patron record and online renewal. Bibliographic information of the library’s materials can be accessed by author, editor, title, subject and call number. Web-based GEMILANG is accessed via web gateway at the following URL: http://gemilang.ukm.my.
- This service is extended to all academic / professional / administrative staff, postgraduates and final year students of the University. Undergraduate students of the University may be considered for the service if the required items are available only in libraries where they are denied library membership.
- Applicants are required to completing the Inter Library Loan Form / or fill in the online http://iquest.net.my/iquest/
- Applicants will be charged the cost of materials supplied and services fees
- Materials in the country are FREE but foreign materials will be charged.
SERVICE CHARGE:
- Free for articles and books from local libraries.
- Item form British Library:
Academics:
Item | Charges |
Article | · 5 free articles per year · Every additional article RM10.00 per article |
Book | · RM20.00 per book |
Postgraduate and final year undergraduate:
Item | Charges |
Article | · 3 free articles per year · Every additional article RM10.00 per article |
Book | · RM20.00 per book |
- For item from other libraries, users are billed for the cost of item and service charge determined by the lending libraries.
The Information Skills Course is a guidance and education service programme for library customers. The main aim of this course is to build skills in accessing a variety of materials and information sources and to guide the customers towards using the materials and services provided by the Library with efficiency, effectively and independently. This course is on-going.
Objectives:
To expose customers to how they can use the services, facilities and collections to be found in the Library.
To understand efficient and effective methods and strategies for finding information.
To enable customers to identify and access information from a variety of printed and electronic sources.
To build self-confidence in the search for knowledge and information for learning, teaching and research.
To build skills in making library comments/library research in the discipline under study.
To build skills in making citations for every reference made.
To build a culture of life-long education.
For enquiries and applications, please contact:-
Faiz Syafiq Mohd Ali
E-mel : faizsyafiqali@ukm.edu.my
Tel : 603-9289 7098
New books will be placed on display for duration of 2 weeks at display new books corner, Level 2, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library. Users are allowed to borrow the books.
Facilities
Library also subscribes to several titles of newspaper as a light reading to user. The press is placed at the reading area, level 2. User are only allowed to read the newspaper in the area concerned.
Library also provides WiFi to users. This facility include an entire library building and its surroundings. WiFi Zone are designed to accommodate a limited number of computers in addition to facilitate library users to search for information by using their own laptops. Users must first register at the Information Technology Center. WiFi is also available free of charge and users can use it without limits at any time required.
Users can use digital lab to obtain material from the Internet, including online databases and e-mail. Users also can use the digital lab for reading multimedia CD-ROM and so on that obtained from the library. To use the digital lab, users must register at the registration desk.
There are four discussion rooms has been upgraded (Bilik Diskusi Kapten Jaffar, Bilik Diskusi Pharmaniaga, Bilik Diskusi Inovasi 1 & Bilik Diskusi Inovasi 2) at level 2. Each room is equipped with table, chairs, whiteboard, LCV screen to be connected to a laptop and accommodate three to six people in one time. User can get the keys at library counter.
There is a Leisure Corner at level 2 which is more beautiful, comfortable, and attractive for user doing a revision with a more relaxed.
Carrel rooms are available at levels 1 and 2 at the library. There is no charge and no limit on the duration of use for the use of this facility.
Library provides a locker with charges RM5.00 and RM5.00 per month for a security deposit. The deposit will be returned after the expiration of a locker. User can use this locker by register in the General Library Office at level 2 during office hours.
Daily locker service is also available for only RM 0.50 for ONCE use. The service is self service and the library will not be liable for any loss of goods.
If the user has removed a locker key, a penalty payment were charged RM50.00.
There are two seminar rooms in the library at level 3 which Seminar Room 1 can accommodate about 100 users in one time. Seminar Room 2 equipped with chairs and tables and can accommodate 30 users at one time.
This Executive Room is inspired by Mrs. Rosnah Yusof, Chief Librarian. Previously, this room was a staff room and was upgraded into a Executive Room.
Librarian Dr Abdul Latiff Libraries

Encik Shamsudin Ibrahim
- Ketua Perpustakaan
- Perolehan Pangkalan Data
- Tel : 03-9289 7449
- HP : 012-544 4058
- shamsudin.ibrahim@ukm.edu.my

Cik Adibah Ahmad
- Pengkatalogan & Pengideksan Bahan
- e-Rep Fakulti Sains Kesihatan
- Tel : 03-9289 7474
- adibah@ukm.edu.my
- Pustakawan Seranta Fakulti Sains Kesihatan

Puan Liyana Jasman
- Perolehan Buku
- e-Rep Fakulti Farmasi & Fakulti Pergigian
- Tel : 03-9289 7494
- liyana.jasman@ppukm.ukm.edu.my
- Pustakawan Seranta Fakulti Farmasi

Encik Faiz Syafiq Mohd Ali
- Perkhidmatan Maklumat & Kemudahan Perpustakaan
- Tel : 03-9289 7098
- HP : 017-440 1180
- faizsyafiqali@ukm.edu.my
- Pustakawan Seranta Fakulti Pergigian
Contact Us
Dr. Abdul Latiff Library,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Kampus Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz
50300, Kuala Lumpur
603-92897475 (TEL) 603-26920603 (FAKS)
Email : shamsudin.ibrahim@ukm.edu.my (Head)
faizsyafiqali@ukm.edu.my (Customer Service)
adibah@ukm.edu.my (e-REP)
liyana.jasman@ppukm.ukm.edu.my (e-REP)

