New interface for the Library portal
Portal Baru PDTSDAS (Aired on 20 May 2008 by Ahmad Munawar Mohmad Anuar)
Description about the new interface on the Library portal. The new interface offers a much simpler navigational links and menus.
What electronic resources are available to me?
The Library subscribes to over 35 online databases to help you with your research. They cover all subjects taught at the University. The databases provide full-text books, journal articles, theses, reports, newspapers. etc. Each database provide Help guides for better searching. These databases are accessible from anywhere at anytime. No extra username/password needed [...]
Is there more than one catalogue?
There are several types of materials in the Library; printed, electronic and audio-video (cd-roms, kit, tapes).
To search for printed and audio-video materials, you need to use the OPAC. To learn how to use OPAC, click the Library Guides link (under i-Tools) and go through the PowerPoint slides. Printed materials are only readable and usable offline. [...]
Why can’t I get access to the databases?
Accessing databases should be freely available whether you are at home, the office or OUM campus. In accessing a subscribed databases, there will always be security involved to prevent hacking or misuse. To secure our own databases, there is a little change in the access link that you will notice on the Library portal.
When [...]
I am a new student and I can’t get access to the Library portal.
All registered students/staff/tutor of OUM are automatically legible to use the Library portal. Once you are able to access your LMS/staff portal through the OUM portal (http://www.oum.edu.my), you can then, access the Library portal by clicking to the Library icon on the menu bar.
However, there is a tiny ‘mishap’ if you try to access the [...]
