Collections

The Main Library has a diverse range of collections, which are categorized as follows:

Book Collection (All these three categories of books are inter-shelved by call number on the bookshelves)

Open Shelf Collection

A collection of books covering all subject areas offered by the University as well as subjects of general interests.

Red Spot Collection

This is a short loan collection. It comprises mainly of core/essential texts.

Reference Collection

A variety of reference materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks and other general reference sources are held in this collection. These materials are to be consulted within the library.

Restricted Loan Collection (Level G)

This collection comprises book accompanying materials in electronic format (CDs, DVD-ROMs and diskettes).

Serials Collection (Level LG)

The serials collection consists of journals, magazines, daily newspapers, bound journals, etc. These materials are to be consulted at Level LG.

Examination Papers Collection (Level 2A)

This collection consists of bound volumes of the past year's examination question papers of the University and also Cambridge University A-Levels. The materials are located at Level 2A and are made available to library users for five (5) years.

Media Collection (Level G)

This collection consists mainly of non-circulating electronic/audio-visual materials (videotapes, cassettes, VCDs, DVDs, etc.) The materials are to be used / viewed within Level G only.

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