Library Services
Introduction
The Department of Museum Malaysia's library is the main reference center for library collections pertaining to the field of museums in Malaysia. With a collection totalling over 9,000 volumes of books, local and international serial publications as well as other research-based facilities make the library among the Nusantara region’s elite.
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Library Collections
- General and Reference Books
- Nadir Books
- Serial Publications
- Annual Reports and Projects
- Seminar Working Paper and Thesis
- Newspaper clippings
- Electronic Media
Services and Facilities
- Library Loan - limited only to department staff
- Research work - open to public
- Internet access: - open to public
- Photocopy of material - open to public with minimal fees.
- Research area - ample space provided
Operating Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Friday: 8.30 am - 12.15 pm; 12.15 pm - 2.45 pm (closed); 2.45 pm - 4.30 pm
Closed during Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Contact Us
For enquiries, please contact:
Puan Roszaida Binti Mohamed Said (Librarian)
Tel : +603 2267 1000 ext. 221 Faks : +603 2282 7294
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| Attachment | Size |
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 Senarai Buku Permuziuman JMM (Latest) | 173.35 KB |
Reference Materials available at the Department of Museums Malaysia Library
Monograf and other references
This is the biggest collection in the Library of Department of Museums Malaysia. The collection covers many headings related to museology like archeology, conservation history, culture, art, heritage etc. All catalog items can be referenced according to DDC classification as follows:
| 000 | General Knowledge |
| 100 | Philosophy & Psychology |
| 200 | Religion |
| 300 | Social Science |
| 400 | Language |
| 500 | Pure Science and Mathematics |
| 600 | Technology |
| 700 | Artistry |
| 800 | Literature |
| 900 | Geography and History |
Koleksi rujukan terdiri daripada bahan seperti kamus, ensiklopedia, direktori, bibliografi dan sebagainya Bahan-bahan ini tidak boleh dipinjam dan hanya boleh dirujuk di dalam Perpustakaan sahaja.
Serial Publications
Dalam menyediakan maklumat yang tepat, padat dan berfaedah kepada kakitangan serta penyelidik, Perpustakaan JMM juga menyediakan koleksi terbitan bersiri.Terbitan bersiri ini diperoleh secara pembelian dan juga secara percuma. Bacaan ringan ini disediakan bagi menambahkan lagi maklumat serta ilmu pengetahuan umum kepada kakitangan Jabatan Muzium Malaysia amnya.Terbitan bersiri ini terbahagi kepada 2. Terbitan Tempatan dan Terbitan Luar Negara.
Government Publications/ Annual Reports
Koleksi laporan tahunan kebanyakannya diperoleh secara percuma. Koleksi ini merangkumi laporan kerajaan serta laporan syarikat swasta.
Seminar/ Working Paper/ Conference Proceedings/ Symposium/ Thesis
Terdapat juga bahan rujukan dalam bentuk kertas kerja, seminar, simposium dan tesis. Kebanyakkan bahan-bahan ini diperolehi secara percuma dan juga hasil penyelidikan yang disediakan oleh kakitangan Jabatan Muzium Malaysia. Kertas kerja yang terdapat di perpustakaan ini merangkumi beberapa tajuk antaranya arkeologi, tekstil, ukiran, tempat-tempat bersejarah, tarian, senjata dan juga senibina. Antara tajuk kertas seminar pula ialah Seminar Dan Forum Perdana Penghayatan Dan Pengukuhan Kemerdekaan Malaysia. Dan juga beberapa tajuk seperti Persidangan Antarabangsa Tamadun Dunia Melayu ke II, Simposium Karya Seni Seniman Agung P. Ramlee dan lain-lain. Kesemua bahan ini dijilidkan bagi memudahkan ia dirujuk.
Journal
Koleksi ini merangkumi jurnal tempatan dan antarabangsa yang diperolehi melalui pembelian, hadiah dan pertukaran. Journal of the Federated Malay States Museums merupakan koleksi terulung dan terpenting mengenai pemuziuman di Malaysia bermula sejak tahun 1905. Jurnal-jurnal muzium terbitan kerajaan negeri di seluruh Malaysia tersimpan di perpustakaan ini.
Newspaper Clippings
The collection of newspaper clippings is ongoing since 1960. This collection focuses on history subjects and museums related articles published by local newspapers. Newspaper clippings are available in these categories:
| No. | Category | Sub-Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ethnology | Malay World Language Traditional |
| 2. | Collection | Antiques Stamps Currency Royal Collection Artifact Manuscripts Weaponry |
| 3. | Others | Conservation General |
| 4. | Races/Organisations | Orang Asli (aborigions) People of Sabah / Sarawak Al-Maunah Abu Sayyaf Black Metal ASEAN |
| 5. | Monument | Building Location Tourist Destination Batuan |
| 6. | Nature | Flora Fauna |
| 7. | Sports | Formula One |
| 8. | Art | Painting Theater Calligraphy |
| 9. | Vehicles | Transportation Vessel/Ships Train |
| 10. | Event | Hassan Berbasikal Mengelilingi Dunia September 11th Malaysia Records World Records Jalur Gemilang UMNO General Assembly |
| 11. | Science | Astronomy |
| 12. | Exhibition | Department of Museums Exhibitions |
| 13. | Figure/Idol | Seniman National Figure International Figure |
| 14. | History | Road Names History Archeology JMM Museums |
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