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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
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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 Library
Access 24/7 from home or office
Need computer with Internet connection
Restricted 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 sources
Course Reserves - reading materials set aside
by course co-ordinators
WOU Media Collection
Past examination papers
WOU 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 studentID
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 electronically
Different 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 homepage
http://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
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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 Search
Author 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 number
LOCATION
CALL NUMBER BARCODE
STATUS
HQ
HD30.28 .D245 2003
0000004135
HQ
HD30.28 .D245 2003
0000005162 DUE 9/21/2006
RCIpoh
HD30.28 .D245 2003
0000006289
Available
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 subject
Go to the shelves to find the book
How can I check my loan
records?
Go to MyLibrary account
Borrower’s
Full record
What is the renewal
policy?
Renewals are processed in person or
electronically
1 online renewal allowed for students and tutors
Materials held or recalled for another patron
may not be renewed
Media Resources
Videos and DVDs may not be renewed
How do I do an online renewal?
Go to MyLibrary account
Select overdue
item(s) and click
“Renew” button
How much is the fine for late
returns?
20 cents per day per book
20 cents per hour per book for reserved books
RM1.00 per day for non-circulating materials
For a lost book – total overdue fines + current
cost of the book + RM25.00 per volume as
processing fee
RM50.00 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 libraries
Sign-in at the Circulation Desk
Available on a walk-in basis, first come-first
served
No advanced reservations taken
Intended for students doing class work that
requires access to online information resources
How do I request for
assistance?
Go to library homepage
and click on
Chat online or
Ask a librarian or
E-mail library
[email protected]
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 Desk
Learning & 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)