The Library will normally purchase one copy of each resource to make full use of the fund and to promote a wide variety of reading materials, as well as to reflect the teaching, learning and research requirements of the University.
The Library reserves the right to make final decision or recommendation of the purchases, based on current collection development policies and guidelines. The purchases are subject to various factors which include, but not limited to support or approval from the respective authority, availability of similar holding in the library, market availability, cost of resources, digital rights (refers to e-books), sufficiency of fund, etc.
Library resources are provided for the interest, information and enlightenment of all patrons the Library serves. Hence, there should be no purchase of a specific resource for the use of an individual only, or purchase of excessive quantity of the same resources for the reference of a particular group of people only.
A recommendation does not guarantee the purchase of the resources. However, the Library will assess each recommendation, for the benefit of UTAR Community.
Should you have further inquiries, please feel free to contact the Library Acquisition Sub-unit at acq.lib@utar.edu.my
Reference List Titles in Course Syllabus - Main and Additional References
Library is to grant access to main and additional references to students, such as designated textbooks in print or electronic format, as listed in the course syllabus. Items in high demand can be borrowed for a short period of 2 hours or overnight. This collection is referred as Red Spot Collection.
It is important to understand that the Library does not provide students with the main and additional references for their personal or individual use. There will not be excessive copies of books in the library due to limited space, high institutional price charged by the publishers compared to individual purchases, regular release of newer or updated editions in every 3 to 5 years, etc.
Hence, students are encouraged to purchase their own copies of designated textbooks, either in print or electronic version, as needed. Please refer to Purchase of Book for Personal Use for more details.
Reminder
Before making a recommendation, please refer to Library Online Catalogue and check if the Library already holds the resources you wish to submit to the Library for purchase. Cancellation of request may result from duplication resources.