Learning Resources
The University Library provides a range of learning resources in both online and print formats to support academic programmes and research activities. Users can explore these resources through iDiscover.
Access to online learning resources is available both on campus and remotely. These resources include:
Online Databases
The Library subscribes to various online databases, including ACM Digital Library, EBSCOhost Business Source Ultimate, Emerald, IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL), ProQuest Central, ScienceDirect Freedom Collection, Scopus, Statista and others.
E-Books
Our collection features Faculty/Centre-recommended e-books and e-textbooks from reputable publishers, including Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Taylor & Francis, Wiley and more.
E-Journals
The Library subscribes to a selection of e-journals and e-magazines, covering diverse subjects as recommended by Faculty/Centre.
Institutional Repository Materials
Digital versions of examination question papers and final year projects are available through TAR UMT Institutional Repository, which also includes thesis/dissertations and articles.
The Library also offers print learning resources in addition to online learning resources:
Books
The library's book collection is organized by call number and categorized into three collections:
Open Shelf Collection: Comprises academic or general subject books available for normal loan.
Red Spot Collection: Comprises core/essential texts available for short-term loans.
Reference: Consists of reference books for in-house use, identified by the 'R' prefix in the call number.
Serials
Serials includes printed versions of journals, magazines and local newspapers available for in-library browsing.
Media Materials
Media materials are divided into two collections:
Media Collection: Non-circulating materials for viewing on Level G or in the AV Room, including electronic/audio-visual items such as videotapes, cassettes, VCDs, DVDs, etc.
Restricted Loan Collection: Available for normal loan. This collection includes book accompanying materials in electronic format, such as CDs and DVD-ROMs.
Please approach the library staff at the Service Counter, Level G, for assistance in retrieving these materials.
Examination Question Papers
Bound volumes of the most recent five years' examination question papers for both the University and Cambridge University A-Levels can be found on Level 2A.
Thesis
Bound volumes of recent five years' Master’s thesis can be consulted in the Postgraduate Lounge on Level LG.