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Welcome to Wawasan Open Library
Where is Wawasan Open Library?
Main Campus, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,
Wawasan Open Library, 10050 Penang
Kuala Lumpur Regional Office Library
Level 3, Menara PGRM, 8 Jalan Pudu Ulu, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Johor Bahru Regional Office Library,
No 17 & 19 Jalan Jaya 2, Taman Jaya, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Ipoh Regional Office Library
Wisma Gerakan, 80 Persiaran Green Hill, 30450 Ipoh, Perak
Kota Bharu Regional Office Library
No 3956, Wisma Gerakan, Jalan Temenggong, 1500 Kota Bharu
Library Opening Hours
Main Library
During Semester :
Monday : 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday : 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday : 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Semester Break :
Monday - Friday : 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Library Opening Hours
Regional Office Libraries at KL, JB and Ipoh Tuesday –Sunday : 10.00 am – 7.00 pm
Kota Bahru Regional Office Monday –Saturday : 10.00 am -7.00 pm
What are my Library Privileges?
Undergraduate - 2 books from the General Collections / 2 weeks
Graduate - 5 books from the General Collections / 30 days
Unlimited access to MyDigital Library
Open access computers
Inter-library Loan & Document Delivery Services
What is the Digital Library ?
Complements the traditional collections and services of the LibraryAccess 24/7 from home or officeNeed computer with Internet connectionRestricted to WOU students, staff & tutors
What is the Digital Library?
Electronic resources subscribed or purchased by the Library
Virtual reference resources - freely available Internet information sourcesCourse Reserves - reading materials set aside by course co-ordinatorsWOU Media Collection Past examination papersWOU staff contributions
Access to MyDigital Library Log-in with your user ID & password using single sign-on method
Single Sign-on (via MyDigitalLibrary)
Student is required to login using
their student-ID
What is an electronic book?
An electronic version of a book
Viewed on computers
To read e-book just click on the book image
Electronic books in NetLibrary
Doing a search in Emerald Management
E-Journal Listing
What is an electronic journal?
A publication issued at regular intervals & available electronicallyDifferent types of electronic journals
How do I capture electronic information?
Common ways include:printing copying and pasting downloading to disk forwarding to an e-mail account Procedures vary depending on which database your are using and how you are accessing it. Consult the online help for further information
How do I find a book on the catalogue?
Go to MyCatalogue homepagehttp://wou.edu.my/library/finding_mycatalogue.aspx
You can search a number of ways including
By author (lastname first)
By title
By subject
By keyword
For additional help, see the catalogue online help
MyCatalogue
How can I search MyCatalogue?
Basic search - basic search lets you see an alphabetical list of headings that come closest to matching your search terms.
Advanced search - search for keywords within headings, can select one or more logical connectors to combine your keywords
Refer to the Catalogue Help section for detailed instructions
Basic SearchAuthor search : kotler OR kotler, philip
Advanced Search (using Boolean operators AND, OR, NOT )
Example: market* (title) AND Asian (title) AND armstrong (author)
How do I find a book on the shelves?
Once you find the item you are looking for
Note the library location and call numberLOCATION CALL NUMBER BARCODE STATUS
HQ HD30.28 .D245 2003 0000004135 Available
HQ HD30.28 .D245 2003 0000005162 DUE 9/21/2006
RCIpoh HD30.28 .D245 2003 0000006289 Available
Check that the item status is available
Locate the book on the shelves. The call number is generally taped to the bottom of the spine of each book or in the case of “thin” book, at the bottom left hand corner of the book
How do I find a book on the shelves?
The Library uses Library of Congress Classification for call numbers
This system uses a combination of letters and numbers to arrange materials by subjectGo to the shelves to find the book
How can I check my loan records?
Borrower’s Full record
Go to MyLibrary account
What is the renewal policy?
Renewals are processed in person or electronically 1 online renewal allowed for students and tutorsMaterials held or recalled for another patron may not be renewed Media ResourcesVideos and DVDs may not be renewed
How do I do an online renewal?
Select overdue item(s) and click “Renew” button
Go to MyLibrary account
How much is the fine for late returns?
20 cents per day per book20 cents per hour per book for reserved booksRM1.00 per day for non-circulating materialsFor a lost book – total overdue fines + current cost of the book + RM25.00 per volume as processing feeRM50.00 for lost ID card
Do I need to carry my WOU ID card?
student card required to enter the Library for checking out materials for using library services and facilities
Are there computers for students to use?
Open access computers available in all
Wawasan librariesSign-in at the Circulation DeskAvailable on a walk-in basis, first come-first servedNo advanced reservations takenIntended for students doing class work that requires access to online information resources
How do I request for assistance? Go to library homepageand click on
Chat online or Ask a librarian or E-mail library
Can I request for books available only in the Main Library collection? Yes, just fill in the document delivery form and then click on
Submit request button
Can I request for inter-library loan?Yes, just fill in the document delivery form and then click on
Submit request button. Note that charges will be borne by the requestor.
Circulation DeskLearning & Library Services Department
Wawasan Open University, Main Campus,
Circulation/Reference Librarian: Mrs Farzanah Ali Hassan
Tel: 04-228 9323 Fax: 04-226 9323
Regional/Learning Offices:
Ipoh : 05-2436 323 (Doreen Anthony Samy)
Kuala Lumpur : 03-9281 7323 / 9283 8323
Johor Bahru : 07-5566 323 / 5564 323 (Teresa Wong Chui Hong)
Kota Bharu : 09-7487 323 (Nur Shahidah W. Jusoh)
