2016 Newsletter - Dar al-hikmah Library

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia June 2016(1) 1

CONTENTS

June 2016

05 Library Management Team
06 Dar Al-Hikmah Library : 33 years

Chronological Development
08 Awards : Library Achievements
10 Developing Lifelong Learners: the Role of the Academic

Liaison Librarians
12 Library Programmes throughout the Years
16 Activities at other campuses
18 Collaboration with Kulliyyah
19 Liaison Librarians
20 Innovative and Creative Circle
22 Revising and Devising a Classification Scheme for Islam : the

IIUM Library’s Experience
24 Browse-able Multimedia & Special Collections
26 Corporate Social Responsibility : Extra Miles of Library

Dar Al-Hikmah Library Newsletter is a yearly newsletter published by Dar Al-Hikmah
Library, International Islamic University Malaysia. Issue No. 1 covered the activities from

January 2015—June 2016.

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Advisor
Dr. Basri bin Hassan

Leenawati Razali Editorial Message

The editorial team is grateful to Allah SWT for
His blessing in giving members the energy and
health to be able to successfully complete the
first newsletter of Dar Al-Hikmah Library. At
Dar Al-Hikmah Library, we remain committed
to deliver the best services with the highest
quality. We hope all of our customers would
notice the enhancements and efforts throughout
their journey with us.

Enjoy your reading!

Norzelatun Rodhiah Anis Syazwani Zalirawati Anita
Hazmi Abidin Jusoh

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Chief Librarian’s
Message

I am delighted to introduce this first edition of the
Dar Al-Hikmah Library’s newsletter. We intend to make it a
regular publication and to use it to keep you in touch with news
and developments relating to the Dar Al-Hikmah library’s
services, resources and activities.

Inside this issue:

Transforming Library
Teaching and Research

News & Updates
Achievements.

We are keen to respond to the interests of our readers and look forward to your feedback and
comments on this first edition using the contact address at [email protected].
In particular, we want to include information of interest to our library end-users.

Finally we hope you will enjoy this first edition and we look forward to another
successful disseminating of information in the future issue.

Thanking you for your continuing support.

Dr. Basri Hj Hassan June 2016(1) 4

Chief Librarian

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia DR BASRI HASSAN APPOINTED AS
CHIEF LIBRARIAN

Dr Basri Hassan was appointed as Chief
Librarian on March 2015 replacing Mdm
Nooraini Ismail. Dr Basri is also an academic
at the Kulliyyah of Information &
Communication Technology.

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Dar Al-Hikmah Library 1997

33 Years

Chronological Development

Dar Al –Hikmah Library is located at International Islamic
University Library (IIUM), Gombak Malaysia.

Vision : We will be an exemplary dynamic library for the  Moved to IIUM Gombak
attainment of knowledge and wisdom of the ummah.  Opening of Kuantan Branch

Mission : To deliver high quality and comprehensive information 1998 Installation of
resources and services to support teaching, learning and research. Horizon as library System

1983

2000  Establishment of
Liaison Librarian

 Launching of WEBPAC

2002 ISTAC becoming 3rd
branch of Library

Establishment of IIUM in Petaling Jaya

1987 Opening of 2003
Matriculation Library

in Subang Jaya

1991

 Library awarded the ISO MS9001:2000 certification
 Kuantan Branch Library at Indera Mahkota Campus

Launching of Online OPAC (Online June 2016(1) 6
Public Access Catalogue) using DOBIS
Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International IslamicLUIBnIivSerIsnittyeMgraalatyesdiaLibrary System

2015 Launching of the Library’s
second entrance at

Level One, Library Gombak

2016

Project : Celum,
iHIkmah (COPs Portal),
EBSCO Discovery Solutions,

IREP enhancement

2014 2011  Championed the IIUM
Institutional Repository
 Fee based Counter opens near 2012 (IREP) project
Library entrance
 Established Silent Study
 CFS Gambang Campus started Zone & Group Study Zone
operating for CFS students
and staff  Browse-able Theses Room
was established

2013  Official Launching of the Syed Muhammad 2010
Naquib Al-Attas Library, ISTAC
 Symphony Library
 Creation of Bookmyne, a Mobile Catalogue & System goes live
IIUM Library Mobile Website
 Established One-
 Adoption of Learning Common spaces Stop Centre for users
with disabilities
 Social Media i.e facebook, 2008
twitter was established 2009

 Creation of the Browse-able
Multimedia Services

2006

The Matriculation Library is  Innovative & Creative Circle group was Official launching of
known as Center for Foun- established International Institute
dation Studies (CFS) Library of Islamic Banking &
 Establishment of Post-graduate Lounge
 Introduction of PC Reservation system Finance Library
 Refurbishment of Light Reading Area
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 Relocation of ISTAC branch to Taman
Duta Campus

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

- AWARDS -
LIBRARY ACHIEVEMENTS

2nd Place CERTIFICATION OF QUALITY AGENCY
MS ISO 9001 : 2000 AWARD
2002
FOR THE YEAR [NON-ACADEMIC]
Quality Agency
Award 2003 2004

2002 1st PLACE

BEST QUALITY QUALITY AGENCY
AWARD
CUSTOMER SERVICES
AWARDS [NON-ACADEMIC]

2005

2006 QUALITY
AGENCY
QUALITY AWARD
CUSTOMER
[NON-ACADEMIC]
SERVICE
AWARD 1ST PLACE

2006

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2008 QUALITY QUALITY AGENCY

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD AWARD 2009

[NON-ACADEMIC]

1ST PLACE

2010 2012 2015

QUALITY QUALITY 2nd PLACE
AGENCY AGENCY
AWARD AWARD QUALITY AGENCY
AWARD
[NON-ACADEMIC] [NON-ACADEMIC]
[NON-ACADEMIC]
1ST PLACE

- 2013 -

QUALITY QUALITY
CUSTOMER AGENCY
SERVICE AWARD

AWARD [NON-ACADEMIC]

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Developing Lifelong Learners: the Role of the
Academic Liaison Librarians

By Basri Hj. Hassan, PhD, Zaharah Abdul Samad, MLIS
Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

Abstract

Librarians in tertiary education have a common goal of providing learning opportunities to their library clients.
Academic Liaison Librarians work with academics, researchers and students to help them achieve their
research, learning and teaching goals. They ensure that the library collection supports the research and
teaching needs of the university community. They conduct information literacy skills classes (in teaching labs)
incorporating hands-on training to help their clients used the online databases, e-books and printed resources
provided by the library; and also help their clients manage research citations. International Islamic University
Malaysia (IIUM) library served a large population of university community coming from many countries around
the world. The main library in Gombak campus has large collections of resources (online, electronic, printed
and non-printed) ranging from many disciplines. The liaison librarians were tasked with developing lifelong
learners to face the challenges posed by the digital revolution.

Introduction

Learning is an important aspect of our lives. The learner requires certain skills and attributes in order to
progress successfully. These skills can be associated with the concept of information literacy. World Initiative on
Lifelong Learning defines lifelong learning as follows: “A continuously supportive process which stimulates and
empowers individuals to acquire all the knowledge, values, skills and understanding they will require throughout
their lifetimes and to apply them with confidence, creativity and enjoyment in all roles, circumstances and
environments.” (WILL, 1994, p. 5). This definition is similar to the concept of information literacy as practiced
by the libraries. Librarians are now working with academics to ensure students learn how to learn.

Liaison Librarian Programme at the IIUM Library

The Liaison Programme in the IIUM Library was established in May 2000. The aim was to establish an on-going
communication and cooperation between the Library and the academic communities. All Liaison Librarians are
professionally qualified. They hold Masters in Library and Information Science. In this programme, the reference
librarians were appointed as the Liaison officer for each Kulliyyah (Faculty).The programme initially started
with Kuliyyah of Architecture, Kuliyyah of Engineering, Kuliyyah of Economic, Kuliyyah of IRKHS and Kuliyyah of
Laws. Within two years, the liaison programme was extended to other Kuliyyahs such as Kuliyyah of Science,
Kuliyyah of KICT, Institute of Educatioan and Center of Languages (CELPAD). As Liaison Librarians, the specific
duties include attending the Kulliyyah Board Meeting (KBM) and/or any meeting invited by the respective
Kulliyyah, preparing reports for the Kulliyyah on latest library services & facilities, and briefed the Kulliyyah
about library policies. They have to follow up on matters discussed in the Kulliyyah’s meetings and they also
have to maintain good rapport/relationship with the academic staff and students of the Kulliyyah. In addition,
the Liaison Librarians have to entertain guests or visitors of the Kulliyyah who wish to visit the library.
Pertaining to the role of liaison librarians with regard to lifelong learning, the liaison librarians conduct
information literacy classes for the students and academics from the respective Kuliyyah. They prepared user
education modules according to the customers’ informational needs. These modules were updated from time to
time. The liaison librarians always kept abreast with the latest searching techniques of the online resources
subscribed by the Library. They also conducted library briefings and guided tours from time to time. The
effectiveness of a Liaison Programme is mainly dependent on the support of the Kulliyyahs’ members and the
Library Management. A study (Zaharah & Norleen, 2013) showed that the Kulliyyah members were very
supportive of the Liaison Programme. The Kuliyyah Board meeting is the most suitable platform for Liaison
Librarians to bring up issues regarding information literacy, collection development, and library services.

Developing Lifelong Learners

Information literacy is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is
needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the information (ACRL, 2000). With the
development of technology and the vast information resources available, the International Islamic University
Malaysia Library feels the increasing need to educate the library customers in locating, evaluating and using the
library’s resources effectively. In light of this, the Information Literacy programme are offered to the library
customers to enable them to master searching techniques, disseminate information on library collections,
facilities and services and thus making the library customers more self-directed and assume greater control over
their own research and learning. For this purpose the Liaison Librarians created the modules based on the
standards as set in the “Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education” of the American
Library Association. The programmes were designed to fulfill the requirement of various groups such as new
students (both undergraduates and postgraduates) and academic staff and researchers.
The Objectives of the Information Literacy Programme:

* To introduce the services, collections and facilities to the Library customers.
* To enable the customers to identify and access various information resources, printed and electronic, for

their assignments and research purposes.
* To enable the customers to understand how to use strategic searching skills in information searching.
* To develop lifelong learning culture.

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Modules for Information Literacy Programme

Module 1: Basic library skills : This module is specifically designed for new undergraduate students. This
module is a hands-on session on library collection, services and facilities offered by the Library. The contents of
the course include organization of library collection, different types of resources, status of holding and
understanding call numbers. The module also covers topics on effective search using OPAC and My library
account, online renewal, fines and access OPAC via smartphone (BookMyne). It also includes searching technique
for electronic book collection, online newspaper collection, services offered via library homepage and
interlibrary loan services.

Module 2: Library Briefing : This module is designed to provide brief information on the Library, its
development, collection and the numerous services and facilities offered to all library customers. It also
highlight on the various policies, rules and regulations in using the Library. This module is for new undergraduates
and postgraduates, academic staff, and library visitors.

Module 3: Advanced Library Skills : This module is a hands-on session on steps in conducting research at
undergraduate level. The contents of the course may include strategic searching techniques, identification of
resources, searching for information using OPAC (advanced search), searching for information using online
databases & e-books, searching digital collection, searching internet resources, evaluating of information and
how to cite references. This module is a hands-on session on steps in conducting research for postgraduate
students. The contents of the course may include research process in the library, strategic searching techniques,
searching for information using online databases & e-books, searching of IIUM theses (print & digital ) and theses
from other local universities (MyTO), searching high impact factor journal using JETP/SCOPUS/WOS, and citation
techniques.

Module 4: Library Research Skills : This module is a hands-on session on steps in conducting research for
postgraduate students. The contents of the course may include research process in the library, strategic
searching techniques, searching for information using online databases & e-books, searching of IIUM theses (print
& digital ) and theses from other local universities (MyTO), searching high impact factor journal using JETP/
SCOPUS/WOS, and citation techniques.

Module 5: Legal Research Skills : It is designed to help students understand the legal research methodology by
the types and arrangement of legal resources in the library. Students are taught how to use primary and
secondary resources effectively. Emphasis on contents is based on the requirements of the requestors. The
coverage includes basic introduction to legal resources, secondary resources, legislations, legal articles, electronic
databases, and Internet resources for legal research. Modules available are Legal Methodology (undergraduate),
Compulsory Moot (undergraduate), Research Methodology (postgraduate) and DAIJ module which focused on
Islamic law and Islamic legal resources.

Module 6: Bibliographic Management Tools : Mendeley and EndNote softwares are bibliographic management
tools that are freely accessible by students and researchers to organize and manage citations and references.
Training on using these tools is provided for postgraduate students and researchers upon request.

Conclusion

There are two main reasons associated with lifelong learning. The first is the requirement that community must
have access to needed information; and second is that they must be able to judge the quality of the information
that they accessed. The librarians are trained professionals who can handle information literacy and empower the
community to become independent lifelong consumer of information which then leads to a knowledge society as
espoused in the country’s vision 2020

References:
World Initiative on Lifelong Learning (WILL) (1994). An action agenda for lifelong learning for the 21st Cen-
tury. Final Report from the First Global Conference on Lifelong Learning, Rome, 30 November–2 December 1994.
Brussels, WILL Zaharah, A.S & Norleen, A.Rashid (2013). Kuliyyah’s perception on the effectiveness of Liaison
librarians programme: the IIUM experience. Seminar Kebangsaan Pustakawan Malaysia (SKPM) 2013, 25-27 Ogos
2013, Melaka.

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Library Programmes

WORKSHOP &
SHWAROIRNKGSSHEOSPSI&ON
SHARING SESSION

Customer Services Division, 23 & 24 March 2016

Knowledge Sharing Session by Information Service
Division & Customer Service Division

Knowledge Management Awareness Workshop
to Librarian was held on 21—22 April 2016

Information Services Division on 5th May 2016

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Library Programmes

Workshop on Librarians and Teaching in
Academic Libraries : Issues and Challenges

was held on 18 May 2016 at Multipurpose Room, Dar Al-Hikmah
Library. Presented by Assoc. Prof. Fuziah Mohd Nadzar from UiTM

and attended by IIUM librarians.

Community of Practice (COP) Workshop June 2016(1) 13

In order to implement the Community of Practice (COP) in
IIUM, there are number of workshops has been

conducted this year. It was attended by representatives from
K/C/D/I.

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Some events Programmes under
that happened Library Club

in 2015/16 23

1

1 Oh Mudahnya Tajwid 4 56
2 3 Bubur Lambuk 7
4 Kem Smart Solat 89
5 6 Motivasi 3S (Smart. Soleh. )
7 8 The Kids Amazing Race Library Membership Promotion
9 Colouring Class with Uncle Uneh Digital Library Membership

was held on 12-13 Nov 2016

Library Membership Promotion June 2016(1)

was held on 26-28 April 2016

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

Library ProGrammes

Benchmarking Visit from UPNM

Entertaining visitors around the globe

Library Booth @IIUM Quality Day
17 & 18 March 2016

Infohunt & Exhibition during the IIUM Integrity Week

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IIUM LIBRARY KUANTAN

IIUM Library Kuantan This Ibadah Camp was held on 20th A total of 46 library staff,
Campus organized Thematic and 21st May 2016, Friday and Satur- lecturers and students have
day collaborating with the Office of the involved in the "Let's Read
Exhibition for March until Campus Director (OCD), Library, Inte-
May 2016 on "JOB & Together for 10 Minutes"
grated Centre for Animal Research program on 25th APRIL 2016,
CAREER" and May-July 2016 Care and Use (ICRACU), Research.
on “DRESS CODE”. Monday, at 11am in
Management Centre (RMC), Centre for International Islamic University
Postgraduate Studies (CPS) and Centre of Malaysia Kuantan Campus
(IIUM Kuantan Campus).. This
for Languages and Pre-University
Academic Development (CELPAD) of program is a campaign for all
Malaysians to read as a start for
IIUM Kuantan Campus.
10 minutes as well as the
commitment from all parties to

inculcate the importance of
reading in life.

SMNA LIBRARY

Visitors from Singapore Visitors from Tashkent,
Institute of Management Uzbekistan visited
visited SMNA Library. SMNA Library.

Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas
Library building view from outside
and the picture below is from inside.

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CFS LIBRARY GAMBANG

CFS Gambang Campus started
operating for CFS students and

staff on 1st January 2014.

CFS LIBRARY PETALING JAYA Centre for Foundation Studies of
International Islamic University
Malaysia is a branch of IIUM
Library located at Petaling Jaya.
Scheduled below was the events
and activities conducted at this
library throughout the year 2015
until June 2016.

Activities Date Conducted
Jan-March 2015
Information Literacy Classes in the beginning of semester
March—April 2015
World Book Day ~ Launching ceremony for the Big Book of CFSPJ World Book Day
2015 : Compilation of Drawings June 2015
October 2015
Library Briefing for New Students @ AMF 27th November &
2nd December 2015
Thematic Book Exhibition : Comic Jan-March 2016

Mendeley Workshop 11/1/2016

Information Literacy Classes in the beginning of semester April 2016

Talk on Research Best Practices with Professional Development April-May 2016
Collaboration Program with FSCC: Intellectual Youth Campaign:Books exhibition on 24/4/2016
the theme: “Readers today, Leaders Tomorrow”; Books give away; Photography con-
test 17/5/2016
Updating Examination Paper Collection: sent request letter to all HODs
“Membaca bersama 10 minit” in conjunction with the World Book Day, 11:00-11:10 26/5/2016
am May-June 2016
EEWoww Session: A Hands-On Training Program – A collaboration program with
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Training on IIUM Discovery Services

Compilation of new course outlines (corresponding with HODs)

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

Collaboration with Kulliyyah

User Education Classes & Information Literacy Workshop

Students’ Exhibition

“Disaster and Libraries”
by Department of Library Science, K ICT
Date: 9 - 31 May 2016, Venue : Library’s Lobby Area

IREP Workshop at Kulliyyah

“KAED Degree Show” by Department of Applied Arts and Design,
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED)
Date : 12 - 19 May 2016, Venue : Muslim Scholars Gallery

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia Monthly thematic exhibition displayed with a special
theme.

June 2016(1)

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ICC Innovative and Creative Circle

(2008)SMART Nov 3-5, 2008 - won third place at Konvensyen ICC
Perpustakaan SeMalaysia Pertama, Kuching, Sarawak.
(2008) Team Members :
Facilitator: Sarifah bt Abdullah
Leader : Siti Nor bt Idris
Secretary 1 : Che Shamsudidn b.
Che Amat
Secretary 2 : Nor Zamima Hanim bt. Mansor
Members :
Ismail b. Johan
Yanti Idaya Aspura bt. Mohd Khalid
Zaharah bt Abdul Samad
Zahila bt. Mohd Noor

April 7, 2009 - won Gold Medal at ICC

Mini Convention 2009, Wilayah Tengah.

i-SMART (2009) Team Members :
2009-2012 Facilitator : Zaharah bt Mohd Nor
Leader : Siti Nor bt Idris
Sept 25-27, 2009 - won Gold Medal at ICC Convention
Secretary : Che Shamsudidn b. Che Amat Perpustakaan Kedua, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Members : July 19-20, 2010 - won Gold Medal at ICC Convention
Ismail b. Johan Wilayah Tengah, Grand Dorsett Hotel, Subang Jaya.

Yanti Idaya Aspura bt. Mohd Khalid

Zaharah bt Abdul Samad

Zahila bt. Mohd Noor
Tengku Zemy Azmira bt. T.Aziz

(2010-2012) Team Members :
Facilitator : Zaharah bt Mohd Nor
Leader : Siti Nor bt Idris

Secretary : Che Shamsudidn b. Che Amat
Members :
Ismail b. Johan

Fazilah bt Basaruddin

Zaharah bt Abdul Samad
Zahila bt. Mohd Noor

Tengku Zemy Azmira bt. T.Aziz

Hassan b. Che Ibrahim

Raudhah bt. Osman

Norazila bt. Ahmad Palal

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ICC

EXCEED (2013– Present) Team Members : Members :
Facilitator : Zaharah bt Abdul Samad Mohd Azizul Hakim b. Mohamad Idris
2013— Present Leader : Siti Nor bt Idris Leenawati bt Razali
Secretary 1 : Fazilah bt Basaruddin Zahila bt. Mohd Noor
Secretary 2 : Suhani bt. Saarani Tengku Zemy Azmira bt. T.Aziz
Nor’Ain bt. Anuar
Ahmad Zaki b. Rashid
Yusrina bt Abu Bakar

May 20-22, 2013 - participated in 9th IPTA Level Convention of ICC at ,
Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah.

2013 - won second place at ICC Convention University Apr 9-11, 2014 - participated in 10th IPTA Level
level, IIUM Convention of ICC at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia (UNIMAS) Sarawak.

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Revising and Devising a Classification Scheme for Islam:
the IIUM Library’s Experience

by NORAINI Mukhtar, RASYIDAH Mohd Daud, LATIFAH Ramli,
MOHAMAD RIDZUAN Musa and SITI AIDAH Rabingan

ABSTRACT

The current locally expanded LCC scheme of subclass BP (Islam) used by the IIUM Library, can no longer
accomodate the emerging new and sophisticated topics on Islam and Islamic perpectives. IIUM Library
decided to revise and devise a new classification scheme for Islam that can blend the would-be classified
collection using the new scheme, naturally into the existing collection arrangement. This compressed article
relates the library’s experience. It can be a note sharing exercise with other libraries having similar intention or
plans, either to expand the existing classification or devise a new classification scheme on Islam altogether.

Review of the Literature

Introduction Findings from several studies done had shown concrete
proof the need to review, revise and devise, then come
The emergence of new topics and disciplines in out with accurate, comprehensive, and standard
the field of Islamic studies need a new inde- classification scheme for materials on Islam especially
pendent and comprehensive classification for libraries that have rich collection on Islam.
scheme because the existing scheme could no Respondents’ from the studies shared the same views
longer accommodate the potential develop- and agreed that developing an independent and
ment of Islamic knowledge. In comprehensive classification system exclusively for
response to the shortcomings of the existing Islamic materials was technically possible.
Library of Congress Classification (LCC) in use,
the IIUM Library had taken the effort to devise Background
a new classification scheme for Islam after se-
ries of amendments and expansion to the LCC. Having a comprehensive classification scheme is a must
The number of Islamic collection in the library for IIUM Library, due to it being a library serving an
keeps growing and to date it has reached ap- Islamic institution having Islam integrated into all
proximately 88,000 volumes. The wide range disciplines. IIUM library has been using the LCC scheme
of materials on Islam is not only confined to with some expansion within the original notation to
the religious matters but it accommodate the diverse topics in Islamic law. Issues
also incorporates the Islamic perspectives at that are motivating factors towards the effort are: the
large. Thus, the initial effort and attempt local expansion on Islamic law; the LCC’s subclass BP
started by the IIUM Library is hoped to pave Islam - non-representing terms for topics in LCC on
the way towards the acceptance of other Islam- Islam, lack of coverage, overlapping and repeated
ic libraries worldwide to this new classification discussion, and different terms but same meaning.
scheme.

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Efforts and the Development of the New Classification Scheme

October 2012 marked the start of the effort when the cataloguing office was asked to make a review of the suitability of
adopting the LCC subclass KBP Islamic Law for Islamic law related resources. It was found that the subclass does not really
cover the diverse topics in Islamic law and the locally expanded subclass BP140-158, used at that time were way too
cramped. Several discussions via meetings, with an invited resource person were held. The library had agreed for the
exercise to be undertaken as a project. The project aimed and aspired to devise a schedule that is as comprehensive as
possible and capable to accommodate all main topics and popular subtopics in particular discipline. The new classification
scheme will try to be as realistic as possible, by looking at the kinds of publications existed, written and published; by
going through title list and subject list in the library’s Symphony; and by closely observing the trends of the disciplines. It
will be presented in dual language – Arabic and English. As much as possible, the scheme will try to map topics and
subtopics befitting the supposed arrangement of knowledge in Islam.

There is no shortcut in trying to achieve the aims and aspirations of the project. Initial research is required, to gather
information on every single topic, followed by in-depth reading of references to further develop the topics under each
main topic. Stages/phases were identified and drawn for the project – 1. Review, research and build list of topics and
subtopics, 2: Review the listed out topics and subtopics to arrange in a rightful and logical sequence according to
knowledge classification in Islam, 3a: Draw and line-up the classification numbers, 3b: Collate the topics, directly using or
re-wording them to produce a list of subject headings on Islam, 4: Application tests in which the cataloguing office will
pilot-run the new classification schedule and the subject headings to prove its effectiveness and appropriateness, 5: Hold
awareness and hands-on workshops to promote and implement the new subclass BP at IIUM Library.
Drafts after drafts were drawn and
finally we reached a decided classification scheme (for detailed classification outline and complete scheme, please
enquire the cataloguing office of IIUM Library).

Concluding Remarks

It is important to stress that these elements are foundation to the realization of a classification scheme: the required
knowledge and skills of the deviser(s), that is in-depth Islamic religious knowledge and the variety of Islamic topics;
knowledge in bibliography and classification of sciences; competency in both Arabic and English language; the enthusiasm
and consistent will to present to the Muslim world a comprehensive classification scheme for Islam; and last but never the
least, the management’s commitment and support for the effort. IIUM Library was and is blessed with these elements, thus
the concerted effort under the anchoring and guidance of the resource person, was able to be realized. We admit that LCC
has addressed Islam quite reasonably, but further studies would make the scheme adequate to represent Islam. How well
the book classification went in tandem with the literary warrant or existing literature is seen as one of the factors for
effective bibliographic control. Correlation of subject headings and classification would attest the viability of any
classification, including Islam. Reflection of true literary warrant with the classification has been a universal
perspective. However, perceived inadequacy for existing classification with the discipline boundaries of Islamic law has
prompted the production of the nick-named ‘Arfah-IIUM classification scheme for Islam’. Though it may not reflect the best
model for Islamic classification of knowledge, its immediate usefulness for practitioners is expected since it appears to fit
the existing collection and future developments of literature on Islam and Islamic law.

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Browse-Able Multimedia Collections was introduced to the IIUM library
users commencing 9th September 2013. This new
service ensures ease of access to the collection and also
maximize usage of multimedia materials in the library.

Users may browse the multimedia
materials on the shelves and borrow
them out at the multimedia counter.
Located at 3rd floor, under Digital,

Media and Special Collection
Division.

DAY DURING LAST FOUR WEEKS SEMESTER
SEMESTER OF SEMESTER BREAK

MON -THURS 0800-1800 0800 -1800 0800 -1645

FRI 0800-1215 0800-1215
1430-1800 1430-1645
SATURDAY/SUNDAY/
PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSED

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NON - PRINTED
MATERIALS

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Extra Miles of Dar Al-Hikmah Library

21 Aug 2015 ~ Visiting and
donating items (20 units of rehal

And Al Qurán rack) to
Rumah Ngaji Al Maghfirah,
Kg Bendahara, Batu Caves, Selangor

3 Dis 2015 ~ Visiting and June 2016(1)
donating items (wheel

chair, walking sticks and
cash) to Rumah Jagaan dan

Rawatan Orang Tua Al
Ikhlas, Kg Pulau Meranti,

Dar Al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia

19 Sept 2015 ~ Donating items (clothes for solat, Al Qurán and sajadah) to the minority

Muslim in Cambodia. (To support a program which is jointly organized by U-Mission Club
under the supervision of University Centre for Community Engagements (UCCE-BUDI) and
IIUM Health and Wellness Centre).

Training Providing a Visit Organizing a
consultation Program

for ITD for Rumah “Motivasi
Resource Perpustakaan Jagaan dan Kecemerlangan
Center’s staff Jabatan Mufti Rawatan
on how to Orang Tua Al Pelajar” with
manage their Negeri the cooperation
collection Selangor’s Ikhlas
effectively. staff on how Puchong of Masjid As
to manage Sharif and
their library. HADEEF
Training &
Consultancy

LIBRARY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2016

Siti Hawa Darus - Coordinator Saabihah Mohamed Salleh

Rosmawati Mohd Akhiar Siti Aidah Rabingan Latifah Ramli

Masrizan Miswan Shahrul Zaman Abd. Rahman Shahrul Nizam Shaharim

Nor Azimah Abdul Wahab Khronesa Abdul Karim

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SEMESTER WEEKS OF BREAK International Islamic University Malaysia
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Friday 0800 – 1230 0800 – 1230 1400 – 1745 50738 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1400 – 1900 1400 – 2245
Sat-Sun 2000 - 2245 OUR BRANCHES :

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Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota,
Public CLOSED 0900 - 1300 CLOSED 25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
Holidays 1400 - 2245 Phone : +609-5704782 Fax : +609-5704382

Services at the Circulation Counter will be closed 30 minutes Centre for Foundation Studies Gambang
before the library closing time International Islamic University Malaysia
Gambang Campus , 26300 Gambang,
The library is straightly opened from 2.00 p.m. or 2.30 p.m. to 10.45 Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
p.m. during the revision and examination weeks only. Phone : +609-5183400 Ext : 3420

The library is closed from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. (Mon to Thu) and 12.30 p.m. Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Library (SMNA Library)
to 2.30 p.m. (Fri) as usual. The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC)

Any enquiries, please contact : No. 24 Jalan Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Taman Duta,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reader’s Advisory Desk, Dar Al-Hikmah Library
Phone : +603-61964815 Fax: +603-61964855 Phone : +603-62073430 Fax : +603-62073477

Circulation Counter, Dar Al-Hikmah Library Centre for Foundation Studies (Petaling Jaya)
Phone : +603-61964825 International Islamic University Malaysia

Jalan University, 46350 Petaling Jaya, SELANGOR
Phone : +603-79555322 Fax : +603-79560239

Centre for Malay World and Islamic Civilisation (MALAY WORLD)
International Islamic University Malaysia
No. 205 A, Jalan Damansara
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone : +603-20822851

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