IEM Resource Centre, Mezzanine Floor, Wisma IEM (Petaling Jaya)
The Resource Centre is well stocked with wide range of collections covering various subjects, including engineering, management, social sciences, architecture, health and self-improvement.
On the IEM Website, you can find information about the entire collection of books, e-books, magazines, journals and newspaper available at the Resource Centre.
LIBRARY RESOURCES RECOMMENDATION
Collection
The Resource Centre`s collection can be categorised into five main groups, and each group comprises of few types.
1. Monograph & Monographic Series b. Open shelves Collection
2. Serials and periodicals a. Journal and Jurutera Bulletin
a. Government Publications, Standards, Guideline and Legislation
4. IEM publications – Jurutera Bulletin, Journals and Directories
5. Visual material and electronic databases b. Online Database, Internet
General Rules and Regulations
The following rules and regulations have been established to better serve users and to ensure a conducive, safe and respectful environment for reading, research, study and work at the IEM Resource Centre:
- Users shall maintain reasonable order and silence at all times and be considerate of other users.
- Noise, disturbances, or inappropriate behaviour are prohibited, including abusive, disruptive or threatening behaviour towards IEM staff and other users.
- Pets are not permitted within the IEM Resource Centre, except for authorised assistance animals where applicable.
- Smoking, including the use of electronic and herbal cigarettes, is not permitted within the IEM Resource Centre.
- IEM materials, equipment and facilities shall be handled with care. Users shall not mutilate, disfigure, deface, remove or otherwise damage any IEM property.
- Only IEM staff and registered IEM members are entitled to use the Resource Centre's facilities and resources, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
- Visitors or external users who are not registered members must make prior arrangements with IEM before using the Resource Centre, including its books, digital resources, working/study spaces and other facilities. An introduction letter from their head of department, librarian or organisation may be required.
- Users are responsible for the security of their personal belongings. IEM shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of personal items brought into the Resource Centre.
- Users shall keep the working and study areas clean and tidy and return furniture or equipment to its proper place after use.
- Food and beverages should only be consumed in designated areas, where applicable.
- Users must comply with any additional guidelines or instructions relating to the use of Resource Centre equipment, digital resources, working spaces and other facilities.
- These rules and regulations are subject to change from time to time.
Borrowing and returning books - Users are responsible for all books borrowed under their name and must return them by the due date.
- Books may only be borrowed during Resource Centre operating hours.
- Borrowed books are for the registered borrower's personal use and must not be transferred or lent to another person.
- Users must not write, underline, highlight, tear, or otherwise damage borrowed books.
- Users are responsible for any lost or damaged books and may be required to replace the book or pay the applicable replacement cost.
- Any lost or damaged book must be reported immediately to the Resource Centre staff.
- Users must not exceed their permitted loan limit or loan period.
- Books may be renewed if there is no reservation or recall request from another user.
- The Resource Centre reserves the right to recall any borrowed book when required. Users must return recalled books by the specified due date.
- Failure to return books by the due date or recall date may result in suspension of borrowing privileges and/or applicable charges.
- The Resource Centre reserves the right to approve, limit or deny borrowing privileges where necessary.
- Loan renewal requests may be made in person, by email or by phone.
IEM collections
Open Shelf Collection (General Collection) - Open Shelf Collection materials with a barcode are available for borrowing by registered users.
- Books may be renewed up to two times, subject to availability and borrowing requirements.
- The Resource Centre reserves the right to restrict the borrowing of certain materials, including reference materials, special collections and periodicals
- Books may only be borrowed during Resource Centre operating hours.
Reference Collection - Reference materials are for use within the Resource Centre and are generally not available for loan.
- Reference materials include dictionaries, handbooks, guidelines, newspapers, annual reports and standards.
- Under special circumstances, reference materials may be borrowed with prior approval from the Resource Centre.
- Where borrowing is permitted, a maximum of two (2) items may be borrowed for up to three (3) days, unless otherwise approved.
Serial Collection - Current issues of serials are for use within the Resource Centre and are not available for loan.
- Current issues may be borrowed for research purposes with prior approval from the Resource Centre.
- Back issues may be borrowed for up to one (1) day, with a maximum of two (2) issues per borrower.
IEM Special Collection - IEM Special Collection materials are for use within the Resource Centre and are generally not available for loan.
- Materials may be borrowed under special circumstances with prior approval from the Resource Centre.
- The collection includes IEM reports, conference/seminar/workshop materials, and IEM publications such as bulletins, journals and directories.
Overdue charges/fines- Borrowers are responsible for returning books on or before the due date. An email reminder will be sent shortly before the due date.
- Overdue charges are RM1.00 per day, per item for materials returned after the due date.
- Overdue charges may be paid at the Resource Centre Circulation Counter.
IEM RESOURCE CENTRE OPERATION HOUR Monday to Friday : 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Sunday & Public Holiday : CLOSED
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