LENDING SERVICES
I. Categories of Borrowers and Borrowing Privileges
- Student Borrowing Privileges
Item category | Loan entitlement | Loan period | Fine for late renewal or return
|
Open Collection | 2 items | 1 week | RM1.00 per day |
Red Spot | 1 item | 1 day | RM1.00 per day |
AV Materials | 1 item | 2 hours in the Library only | - |
- Full Time Faculty Borrowing Privileges
Item category | Loan entitlement
|
Loan period | Fine for late renewal or return
|
Open Collection | 3 items | 2 weeks | RM1.00 per day |
Red Spot | 1 item | 1 day | RM1.00 per day |
AV Materials | 1 item | 5 days | RM1.00 per day |
* Full time Faculty who wishes to borrow a book at the maximum of 2 months, may do so.
- Administrative Staff Borrowing Privileges
Item category |
Loan entitlement | Loan period | Fine for late renewal or return |
Open Collection | 2 items | 2 weeks | RM1.00 per day |
Red Spot | 1 item | 1 day | RM1.00 per day |
AV Materials | - | - | - |
- Part Time Faculty Borrowing Privileges
Item category |
Loan entitlement | Loan period |
Fine for late renewal or return |
Open Collection | 2 items | 1 week | RM1.00 per day |
Red Spot | 1 item | 1 day | RM1.00 per day |
AV Materials | - | - | - |
II. Borrowing Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8.30 am to 5.20 pm
III. Borrowing Rules
1. Members are responsible for all Library materials issued out in their name.
2. Library users must report any damage/mutilation found in Library materials before borrowing, otherwise they are liable to pay for any damage when the items are returned.
3. Members must immediately report the loss of Library materials to the staff at the Counter.
4. All books must be returned on or before the due date.
5. All Library materials must be returned at the end of each semester.
A. Library Fines and Replacement Charges
Overdue Loans
1. Fines for overdue loans are calculated from the day the book is due to the day the book is returned. The rate is RM1.00 per day, excluding Weekends and Public Holidays.
2. If the borrower failed to return the books 5 days after the due date the Library will;
a. Submit the name of students and their ID number to the Faculty or Centre for further action;
b. Send an e-mail to the academic and non-academic staff to remind them of their overdue loans.
3. The maximum fine is RM15.00. When a student or staff reaches the maximum fine,
a. A Letter of Reminder will be sent to the guardian for students;
b. An e-mail will be sent to the borrower and copied to the Dean, Director or Head of Division for staff
4. Fines should be paid in full immediately. Failure to clear library fines will result in immediate loss of borrowing privileges
5. Continued failure to clear Library fines will result in;
a. Denial of permission for students to sit for the examination
b. Suspension of borrowing privileges
Loss of Book
1. Borrower must report loss of book to the Circulation Counter.
2. Borrower who has lost the borrowed book must pay current + 25% of the book price.
3. Borrower is liable to pay overdue fines calculated from the due date to the date when book is reported lost.
4. Fines should be paid in full immediately. Failure to clear Library charges will result in immediate loss of borrowing privileges.
5. Continued failure to clear Library fines due to loss of book will result in;
a. Denial of permission for students to sit for the examination; and/or
b. Library account will be suspended
USER EDUCATION & INFORMATION SKILLS
1. The QIUP
Library provides a multi-faceted information skill program for the university members including students, academician, and
administration staffs. The program is designed to bridge the gap or hole
between users and the library’s materials, services, and facilities.The QIUP
Library also conducted library orientation (guided tour included) to the
library users. The main objectives of the program are to gives exposure on
library resources, services
and facilities.
INTER LIBRARY LOAN
1. Interlibrary loan is a service to acquire
from other libraries or institutions, local and abroad, any information
resources such as books and articles not available in the QIUP Library.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
1. Printing and Copying Services
The library offers printing and copying services for all students. Each service charges RM0.10 per page. Printing and copying will be done by the staff. Printing or photocopying should be intended for
personal use for learning, teaching and researching purposes only.
2. Water Dispenser
A water dispenser is placed in the Library for the convenience of Library users. It is easy to operate and dispense both cold and hot water. Library users however, are not allowed to bring their drinks
to the reading tables.
3. Reading Area
The reading area has 72 seating capacity and wireless connectivity (WiFi). Library users are prohibited from making noise or any other activities which may interrupt other Library users.
4. Internet Access
The Library users can use the computers at the Library terminal for internet surfing.
5. Wireless Connectivity
The university provides wireless (WiFi) connectivity within the Main Building. This facility is provided free of charge to students.
6. Discussion Room
The Library users can use the discussion room at the Library for discussion purposes. 7.
Pigeonholes
The Library users
can use the pigeonholes to put their bags outside which is locate outside the library.