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Introduction


Established in 1963, the T.J. Danaraj Medical Library serves the teaching, learning and research needs of the academic staff, undergraduate students, postgraduate students and researchers of the Faculty of Medicine as well as the needs of the nursing students, clinicians and professional staff of the University of Malaya Medical Centre which is the teaching hospital of the University of Malaya. The Library was named as the T.J. Danaraj Medical Library on 5 May 2005 in memory of Tan Sri Datuk Emeritus Professor T.J. Danaraj who was the first dean and responsible for the setting up of the Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital (now known as University of Malaya Medical Centre).




 

T. J. Danaraj Medical Library collections comprise of textbooks, monographs, journals, thesis and conference papers in medical and health sciences. There are also books and journal titles in electronic format accessible via Electronic Databases.Information about the Medical Collection is available via Pendeta Discovery (Online Public Access Catalogue). In compliance with international practice, the Medical Library uses the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification Scheme and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) in cataloguing and classification works.

  • General Collection

The general collection which consist of textbooks and monographs in medicine and health sciences are acquired by the Medical Library to support the needs of learning, teaching and research of Faculty of Medicine and University of Malaya Medical Centre.

  • Academic Reserve Collection

A small but vital collection of textbooks recommended by lecturers of the Faculty of Medicine for reading and reference purpose by students are kept at the service counter for 24 hours loan at any one time.

  • Malaysiana Collection

A copy of every monograph and journal pertaining to medicine and health in Malaysia is kept as a closed-stack collection in the Malaysiana collection.

  • Reference Collection

Important reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, directories and resource guides to research in the fields of medicine, health, nursing and other reference sources such as annual reports and statistical reports are made available to library users in the reference section.

  • Theses Collection

This collection consists of Ph.D and Masters theses of postgraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya and the National University of Singapore.

  • CD-ROM/DVD Collection

This collection consists of CD-ROM and DVD on various aspects of the Medical Sciences to support learning and teaching in the Faculty of Medicine. Request for use may be made at the service counter.

  • Free Range Reading Collection

It comprises of light reading materials which is initiated to ensure that medical students have access to reading materials that are not exclusively medical in nature and orientation including novels, biographies, plays and poetry, books on the fine art, hobbies and current affairs.

  • Electronic Databases

To download articles journal, e-book, and e-journal, users need to login to the A-Z Online Databases to access our electronic database. There are more than 20 databases subscribe by the University of Malaya Library that associated with medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry. The electronic database can access via campus network and remote access from outside campus.


 
  • Service Counter
  • Provide the following services:
    • Borrowing and returning library materials
    • Reservation and retrieval of locker room, discussion room and academic room
    • Thesis loan
    • Interlibrary loan application


  • Computer lab

The computer lab is equipped with Wi-Fi with a 25-seat capacity. PC not provided. Users need to carry a laptop.

  • Carel Room

There are 6 carriages and 6 open carriages available to library users.

  • Reading Room

Conducive reading space is provided to library users.

  • Discussion room

There are 1 discussion rooms that users should book at the service counter.

  • Terminal OPAC

Computers are provided to library users to search library materials using online catalogs.

  • Academic Room

This room is reserved for UM faculty with a capacity of 10 people. Booking and retrieval of key are at service counter.

  • Self-Check Machine

Available to library users to make self-service to borrow a library book(s) using a user-registered password through the library system. Please consult your service counter if you forget your password.


 

Reserve a Room



Discussion Room
Seating Capacity: 10
Discussion Room
Seating Capacity: 12
Carrel


Carrel



Discussion Area


Free Zone
Seating Capacity: 5


Discussion Area 2
Seating Capacity: 5


Discussion Area 3
Seating Capacity: 5



Discussion Area 4
Seating Capacity: 4


Discussion Area 5
Seating Capacity: 4


Discussion Area 6
Seating Capacity: 3



Group / Individual Study Area

Study Area 1
Study Area 2
Study Area 3




Borrowing policy


The policy applies to T.J Danaraj Medical Library only. 


No.Category of MembersOpen-shelf BooksAcademic Reserve ItemsLate return penalty
1.PPUM Students4 items / 30 days1 items/7 daysRM0.50 per day
2.UM Retiree5 items / 30 days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
3.Lecturer - Pengajar2 items/ 14 days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
4.Medical Lecturer - Pengajar20 items / 60 days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
5.PPUM Medical Officer4 items / 14 days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
6.UM Officer10 items/ 30 days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
7.Pra PPUM Professional4 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
8.Partime Lecturer25 items / 60 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
9.Partime Medical Lecturer25 items / 60 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
10.Partime Law Lecturer4 items / 14 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
11.Medical Lecturer40 items / 60 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
12.Law Lecturer4 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
13.Visiting Lecturer25 items/ 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
14.Visiting Medical Lecturer25 items / 60 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
15.Fulltime Lecturer4 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
16.Final Year Undergraduate Student20 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
17.Undergraduate15 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
18.Postgraduate10 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
19.Medical Postgraduate20 items / 30 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
20.Law Postgraduate2 items / 14 Days1 items / 7 daysRM0.50 per day
21.UM Support Staff5 items / 30 Days1 items/7 daysRM0.50 per day
22.Library Support Staff2 items / 14 Days1 items/7 daysRM0.50 per day
23.Alumni- Medical2 items / 14 Days1 items/7 daysRM0.50 per day







The Team


NamePositionEmailPhone. NoProfile Image
Zanaria Saupi UdinActing Senior Deputy Chief Librarianxana@um.edu.my+60379674783
Siti Juryiah Mohd KhalidSenior Librarian

sitijuryiah@um.edu.my

+60379674947
Mohd Rizar MosbahSenior Librarianrizar@um.edu.my +60379674961
Norazlina Dol@OthmanSenior Librarianazliena@um.edu.my +60379674782
Arnuar IdrisSenior Librarian Assistantmohdarnuar@um.edu.my +60379674946
Mahadie Ab LatifSenior Librarian Assistantadis@um.edu.my+60379674946
Firdause Abdul ShukorSenior Librarian Assistantfirdauseabdulshukor@um.edu.my+60379674946
Norhikmah MazlanSenior Librarian Assistantemajemms@um.edu.my +60379674787
Nasrul HakimSenior Librarian Assistanthakimbest78@um.edu.my +60379674946
Khairul Rijal Sapiee@HamdanSenior Librarian Assistantkhairulrijal@um.edu.my +60379674946
Mohd Zaimi Izwan KamarunsamanLibrarian Assistantmzi879@um.edu.my+60379674787
Nur Aqilah PaingLibrarian Assistantqila89@um.edu.my+60379674787
Nur Salina Muhammad ZahariLibrarian Assistantnursalina@um.edu.my+60379674787
Mohamad Adem Hashim @ Mohd AdnanOperation Assistantmohdadem@um.edu.my+60379674787
 



Address

T.J Danaraj Library,
Faculty of Medicine,
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Lembah Pantai,
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel.No: +603-7967 4783
Fax: +603-7967 4384



GENERAL Opening Hours

  • Saturday-Sunday9.00-16.00
  • Monday-Friday 8:00-20:00
  • Public Holiday Closed




Last Update: 23/05/2025