Service Centres - USM

The library is fully computerised, using and integrated library system (ILMU Perdana)
for Online Cataloguing, Acquisitions, Circulations, Serial control and OPAC (Online
Public Access Catalogue). The Library web-based OPACis known as KRISALIS.
Achievements
USM Library has conducted a Strategic Planning Workshop for Head of University
Libraries (PERPUN) in Public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) on 9-10 February
2009 at Vistana Hotel, Penang. USM Library also hosted a meeting for Head of
University Libraries in Public Institutions of Higher Learning on 11 th February at USM
library.
Two programmes that contributes to the society networking were held by the
Engineering Library. The programmes are ‘Bengkel Kepimpinan Pegawai Pusat Sumber’
held on 1 st April 2009 and ‘Program Masyarakat Kampong Banggol Berangan’ in Kulim,
Kedah on 1 st August 2009.
The Library also successfully organised the International Conference on Libraries:
Transforming Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow (ICOL 2009) from 15-16 June 2009 at
the Bayview Beach Resort, Penang. A total of 120 local and international participants
attended the conference.
To continue its internationalisation efforts, the USM library as the Secretariat of the
ASEAN University Network Interlibrary Online (AUNILO) co-operated with the
Secretariat of the ASEAN University Network (AUN) will coordinate the 6 th Meeting
of the AUNILO Committee on March 2010 at Bali, Indonesia.
The Library has been ISO certified since 2001.
Information about the Library and other electronic resources can be accessed
through the library homepage:http://www.lib.usm.my
For further information kindly contact:
Name e-mails
Mohd Pisol Ghadzali
chieflib@notes.usm.my
Chief Librarian
mohdpisol@notes.usm.my
Mohd Idris Hj. Ali
Deputy Chief Librarian
(Planning and Resource Development)
idris@notes.usm.my
Ali Hj. Abdul Rahim
Deputy Chief Librarian (Services)
lbali@notes.usm.my