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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please note the Main Campus Library revised operation hours during Term and Term break effective 08 May 2023.

OPERATION HOURS (PENANG)
 (PART-TIME/FULL-TIME STUDY TERM & TERM BREAK MODE)
[08 May 2023 - present]


Monday - Friday: 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
 
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

REGIONAL CENTRE LIBRARIES
Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm.

Closed on Mondays and public holidays.
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Need information for your research paper? Here's help.

This guide presents a step-by-step approach in conducting library research. Browse through the sections and learn how to use valuable resources to find information.
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Introduction
 
Step 1:Develop your topic
 
Step 2:Find background information
  • Reference sources
 
Step 3:Use the library catalogue
  • Searching the catalogue
  • Tips for constructing searches
  • Using Boolean searches
  • Locating items
  • Understanding Call Numbers
  • Location Prefixes
  • Status
  • Reservation
 
Step 4:Search MyDigital Library
  • Electronic book databases
  • Electronic articles and theses databases
  • Electronic reference databases
 
Step 5:Find information on the World Wide Web
  • Search engines
  • Subject directories
  • Invisible web
 
Step 6:Review and evaluate your sources
 
Step 7:Cite your resources using a standard format
  • Keeping records
 
Reference services and information
  • Ask a Librarian
  • Instant messaging service
  • Document delivery
  • MyLibrary account
 
 
  
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