SCI Library

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday Closed

Library Hours will be extended before and during the Examination period.

Rules and Regulations

Below are the procedures that the Student/Staff have to follow when entering the library :

Users are required to treat the library environment with respect and the library staff with respect and courtesy. All incidents will be reported to the appropriate authority.
Silence should be observed at all designated area.
Smoking, eating, drinking and the use of mobile phones are strictly not permitted in the Library.
Users should not enter or remain in the Library during those times when the Library is not open.
Bags, umbrellas, etc. are not to be brought into the Library. They should keep in the baggage area at the library entrance.
Cameras and other recording equipment must not be used in the Library without the permission of the Librarian.
Neither the Library nor the College Authorities accept responsibility for the loss of any personal property left in the Library.
Lost or damaged material should be reported at once to the Library concerned and the User will be asked to refund to the College either the replacement, lost or repair cost as appropriate.
Appropriate action will be taken against any Library User caught or found attempting to deface or vandalize any material belonging to the College.
The Library reserves the right to amend the Sunway College Ipoh Library Rules & Regulations without prior notice.

Services

Loan Eligibility

		Students (Full-time/Part-time)	Academic Staff (Full-time)	Academic Staff (Part-time)	Administrative Staff
Open Shelf Items, Accompanying Materials (DVDs, CDs)	Q	2	4	4	2
Open Shelf Items, Accompanying Materials (DVDs, CDs)	P	14 Days	60 Days	30 Days	30 Days
AV Materials	Q	1	4	4	1
AV Materials	P	In Library	3 Days	3 Days	In Library
Reserve Collection / Thesis	Q	1	1	1	1
Reserve Collection / Thesis	P	In Library	3 Days	3 Days	In Library
Remark : Q = Quantity, P = Loan Period Note : Renewal of up to 5 times are allowed for All Users

Borrowing Item Procedure

Student/Staff search through OPAC referring to the Subject or Title of the Item they need to borrow and notify the Call Number
Student/Staff will search the Item at the shelf according to the Call Number
Student/Staff bring the Item to the Library Counter for borrowing
Student/Staff produce their User ID for identification and authorization by Library Staff
Library Staff will process the Item for borrowing
Library Staff will scan barcode of User ID and Item ID
Library Staff will print the Receipt of Borrowing

Returning Item Procedure

Student/Staff will go to the Library Counter
Student/Staff produce their User ID for identification and authorization by Library Staff
Library Staff will process the Item for returning
Library Staff will scan the Item ID
Library Staff will clear Discharge List
If there are Overdues, Library Staff will do as follows ; Overdue Fine > Paying Bill > Clear Bill > Print Bill

Renewing Item Procedure

Student/Staff will go to the Library Counter
Student/Staff produce their User ID for identification and authorization by Library Staff
Library Staff will process the Item for renewal
Library Staff will scan the Item ID
Library Staff will update Renewal Due Date

Other Services

Services	Price
Photocopy - A4 Plain, Single-sided, Black & White	RM0.10 per paper
- A4 Plain, Double-sided, Black & White	RM0.20 per paper
- A4 Plain, Single-sided, Colour	RM1.00 per paper
- A4 Plain, Double-sided, Colour	RM2.00 per paper
Printing - A4 Sticker, Single-sided, Colour	RM0.50 per paper
- A3 Plain, Single-sided, Black & White	RM0.20 per paper
- A3 Plain , Double-sided, Black & White	RM0.40 per paper
- A3 Plain, Single-sided, Colour	RM2.00 per paper
- A3 Plain, Double-sided, Colour	RM4.00 per paper
Binding - Tape	RM0.50 per unit
- Comb Binding	RM1.00 per unit
- Comb Binding with Plastic Cover	RM1.50 per unit
Laminating - A4	RM1.00 per paper
- A3	RM2.00 per paper
Scanning - A4/A3, Black & White/Colour	F.O.C
Overdue Fine	RM0.50 per book/day

An Orientation Briefing and Tour will be arranged for New Students to familiarise themselves with the Resource Learning Centre resources, facilities and services. Following the Orientation Session, the Library also arranges for a Hands-On Session for Students to experience and explore the Library's Online Catalogue, manage their Library Account and access E-Resources.

Facilities

Below are the facilities that have been provided in the Library :

Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
My Account
Class Room
Common / Discussion Room
Counselling Room
Internet & Printing Service Corner
Wi-Fi
Baggage Area - Students have to leave their bags (including Laptop bags) at this area.
Sick Bay