UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

Membership

1. UTAR Staff and Students
All current UTAR staff and students with a valid staff or student ID card are automatically registered as members of the UTAR Library. This card serves as your library card and must be used to access the library and borrow and return the library materials.

Borrowing Privileges for UTAR Staff and Students
  • Members are entitled to borrow and return library materials from any UTAR Library. Borrowing privileges are based on membership types, as shown below:


Red Spot Books
  • Only one Red Spot book may be borrowed at a time for a maximum of 2 hours.
  • Overnight loans for Red Spot books start at 4:00 pm and must be returned by 10:00 am on the next working day.
  • The Library reserve the right to recall any Red Spot book at any time.
Click here for detailed information on borrowing, renewing, returning, reservations, recalls, overdue reminders, penalties for late returns, lost or damaged books.

2. External Library Membership
External memberships are available under the following categories:
  • Public
  • UTAR Retirees
  • UTAR Alumni
  • UTAR Staff Family Members New
  • School Students New
  • Senior Citizens New
  • Corporate New
Privileges for External Members

Membership is non-transferable and applies only to individual residing in Malaysia.

Online library card will be provided, which must be used to enter the UTAR Library and borrow or return library books.

Access to online databases is available as an add-on service, charged on a daily basis. Access is limited to selected UTAR subscribed online databases via dedicated PCs in the library. Remote access is not available.

Refer to the following for borrowing privileges and annual membership fees.

Read the Privacy Statement before proceeding with the application.

  1. Public
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to public residing in Malaysia.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM150.00 – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM250.00 – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
      • Option 3: RM20.00 per day – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. UTAR Retirees
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to former UTAR staff who have served the University.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM30.00 – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM50.00 – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. UTAR Alumni
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to former UTAR students.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM50.00 – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM100.00 – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. UTAR Staff Family Members New
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open for spouse and children (aged 18 and below) of the UTAR staff members.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM50.00 per person – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM100.00 per person – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. School Students New
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to valid students (aged 18 and below) from any public, private or international school.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM30.00 – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM50.00 – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. Senior Citizens New
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to individual aged 60 and above.
    • Annual Membership Fee:
      • Option 1: RM30.00 – reference only, no borrowing privileges.
      • Option 2: RM50.00 – can borrow up to 2 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Add-On Fee: RM50.00 per day for access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of your IC and a passport-size photo.

  1. Corporate New
    2.
    • Eligibility: Open to any public or private sector company, organisation, institution, etc.
    • Membership Benefits: 2 library membership cards will be issued to each corporate member.
    • Annual Membership Fee: RM2,000.00
      • Can borrow up to 6 books for 14 days; online renewal allowed up to 2 times.
    • Online Database Access : Access to selected online databases within the library.
    • Application: Email the completed application form along with a scanned copy of the person-in-charge’s staff ID card.
    • Note : Notify us promptly if there is a change in the person-in-charge.

For detailed information on borrowing, renewing, returning, reservations, recalls, overdue reminders, penalties for late returns, lost or damaged books, click here.