Open Shelf Collection (Open Stacks)

The Open Shelf Collection consists of books in English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil and other indigenous/foreign languages.

Location: Lower Level
Call Number: (see Understanding Call Numbers)
  • Arranged numerically from 000-999 (Dewey Decimal System), and then alphabetically by suffix within the 000-999.
  • English and indigenous/foreign language books have no prefix. These are intershelved.
  • Malay/Indonesian books are prefixed “M” and shelved together in the Malay section.
  • Chinese books are prefixed “C” and shelved in the Chinese section.
  • Tamil books are prefixed “T” and shelved in the Tamil section.

Loan period: 2 weeks; may be renewed twice (subject to reservation by other patrons)

Overdue fine: RM1.00 per item each working day.
Please help to return books to their correct location on shelf after use.