No student shall possess, consume (smoke or chew), or distribute any tobacco products or smokeless tobacco products including electronic cigarettes and vape in the library.
The consumption of food and drink is only allowed at the Cafe and Learning Point area. However, plain water in containers such as spill-proof mugs, sports bottles, water in capped plastic bottles, and any type of drink in cups with lids is allowed in the library.
Cleanliness must always be maintained in or within the library premises. Always keep your space clean and do not leave any rubbish behind. Keep your tables and chairs organized.
Sleeping is strictly forbidden in the library premises.
Silence shall be strictly observed in the library. Handphones should be set to silent mode before entering the library. Should the user need to answer the phone, please do so outside of the library. Headphones are required when accessing any multimedia content (audio/video) to prevent disturbance to other library users.
The library has the right to ask users to leave the building whose behavior is deemed as disturbing.
Users of the library should be appropriately attired in accordance with the dress code outlined in Rule 4 of MMU’s General Discipline of Students.
Engaging in activities that may result in intimidation, injury, harassment, or harm to other library users is prohibited.
Helmets, umbrellas, and raincoats are not permitted to be brought into the library.
All books and personal belongings must be presented to the staff or security officer at the library exits for checking whenever required to do so.
Installing or using personal extension wire plugs is strictly prohibited in the library to ensure the safety of other users as well as the library assets and equipment.
Hacking/ vast downloading activities of OPAC, digital library systems, document imaging systems, online databases, online journals, library homepage, and other library electronic contents/applications are strictly prohibited.
Accessing undesirable internet sites using the library’s computers: streaming and downloading, chatting, printing, and circulating undesirable materials and online gaming are strictly prohibited.
Installing or customizing any computer programs in the library’s computers is strictly prohibited.
Users must ensure that items checked out are returned or renewed on or before the due date. Notices sent to the library users through email serve only as a reminder and non-receipt of the notices do not absolve any library user from paying fines or other penalties as stated in these rules.
UNATTENDED BELONGINGS
Reserving a seat is not permitted. Other users have the right to occupy any seat left vacant for more than 15 minutes. Library users are responsible for their personal property at all times. The library shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings left unattended in the library premises. For safety and security reasons, personal belongings left unattended for more than 15 minutes are subject to removal by the library staff.
Removed items will be kept in the Lost and Found section at the library’s circulation counter. The library shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of items during the storage period. If the items remain unclaimed by the library’s closing hours on the same day, they will be turned over to the Security Department and users may collect their items there.
By using the library facilities, users agree to comply with this policy.
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
Library memberships may be applied online or at the library Customer Service Counter.
LOST AND FINES REGULATIONS
Every user is responsible for every item borrowed from the library (as stated in the library policy).
Academic or non-academic staff who are on study or sabbatical leave are required to return all materials borrowed from the library.
Students who withdraw, discontinue, or have completed courses at the University must return all borrowed materials to the library. Students who fail to clear any fines or return materials borrowed from the library on completion of their courses will have their transcripts suspended. The Finance Division on instructions from the library shall deduct from the student’s deposit for settlement of any outstanding library fines.
Official time for determining fines on overdue books and for other purposes will be read according to the time determined in the computer systems at the Customer Service Counter.
LIBRARY RIGHT
NOTE
The library reserves the right to add, delete, or amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice to the users. In the event that any changes are made, the revised terms and conditions shall be posted to the library user in such form and manner as determined by the library.
Library users shall not contravene any provisions of the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987.
Vandalism (tearing, cutting, scribbling, tempering of library collection) is strictly prohibited.
Users are not allowed to remove any library furniture and equipment in the library from its original place including in the 24-Hour Learning Point.
Users who are caught defacing, damaging, or stealing library properties will be subject to disciplinary action.
All services at the Customer Service Counter will be closed 30 minutes before closing time.
The cardholder is responsible for notifying the library of any change of name, phone number, and address. This can be done through phone calls, e-mail, instant messaging, and online forms.
Library cards are non-transferable. Cardholders are responsible for all transactions recorded in their names.
All lost or stolen student/staff cards must be reported immediately to the library and Security Division to prevent unauthorized use of the cards. Cards reported as lost or stolen and subsequently found or recovered can only be used by individuals with proper identification.
If an overdue item is not returned, apart from having to pay the fines, the borrowing privileges will also be suspended one month after the due date. The suspension will remain in effect from the report date until the item is returned or replaced within one month. All fines must be cleared before privileges can be restored.
Library users are responsible for all library items whether it is lost, damaged, or overdue. Loaning items to other users has no effect on the responsibility of the borrowing person.
When a member is caught for breaching the library rules and regulations, an immediate action will be taken. Members will be issued with a recall notice and all materials must be returned immediately whether it is due or not. Suspension must be served during trimester. If members are debarred at the end of one trimester, they are not allowed to borrow for a period during the following trimester. Members will face the Disciplinary Board of MMU.This policy also applies to all category members.The Library reserves the right to add, delete or amend terms and conditions in respect of the enforcement of penalty points at any time and from time to time.
Siti Hasmah Digital Library
Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia,
63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Tel.: 03-8312 5852
Opening Hours during Breaks & Exam Weeks
Trimester Break:
Weekdays, 9am – 5pm Closed during weekends
Examination Week:
Weekdays, 9am – 12am
Weekends, 9am – 5pm
Closed during Public Holiday
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