Loan Eligibilty

Inter Library Loan (ILL)
The library can obtain materials that are not in our collection from other libraries, whether through Inter-branch loans, Libraries of Local Public Institution of Higher Learning, Private institutions of Higher Learning, Government departments / Ministries & other bodies. UniKL Library offers ILL and Document Delivery services to facilitate library users as well as a library members.

ILL Entitlement

• Items charged out on a personal identification card remain the responsibility of the individual named on that card. All eligible borrowers are expected to have a current address and the latest phone number in the patron record.
• Books can be renewed in person or twice over online provided there is no reservation.
• Borrowers are responsible for recalls at all times, they should make arrangements for responding to the recall and the prompt return of the item(s) to the Library.
• Borrowers are responsible for returning materials on time and in good condition, without evidence of defacement, mutilation, or water damage.
• As a reminder, the borrower will receive an email notification and a date due slip is placed in all materials.
• Library materials should be returned to a staff member at the Circulation Counter located on the 14th floor or they can be dropped in the book drop located at the entrance of the library.
• Materials are overdue/ lost/damaged, fines and penalties will be imposed on the respective borrower.

Fines imposed for the late materials

Open Shelf and Red Spot

UniKL Students and Staff
RM 0.20 per book per day late
RM50.00 maximum late fee

External Members
RM 1.00 per book per day late
RM50.00 maximum late fee

InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
Individual/member from other libraries who has overdue materials (more than 3 months) will be blacklisted from getting the privilege in the future.

Damage Item

• A full-time library staff member will determine the extent of an item’s damage. Damage can include but is not limited to, water damage, stains, writing or highlighting, burns, missing pages, broken spine, or scratches.
• Borrowers will be charged an RM30.00 fee for each badly damaged item needing repairs.

Lost Materials
An item will be considered lost when

• Findings are reported after library stock-taking activity
• Reported by borrower
• Reported by user and searching has been done 3 times over a period of 1 month

Fines imposed for lost material

• Lost books: cost of replacement (current price of books) plus RM25.00 administrative fee plus a late fee for each book
• Lost discussion room key: cost of replacement as per cost stated

Barring Procedure

• Library Counter staff will list down all borrowers who recorded unsettled overdue/ lost and/or fines before the end of every semester.
• Any borrower who has recorded a lost item or fines exceeding RM 50.00 will be suspended from loan privilege until they settled the amount due.
• For final semester students, they will need to get clearance from library. Any borrower who have recorded lost item or fines exceeded RM 50.00, will be recorded into penalty charging system for further action by Finance Department.