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Unit & Function

Unit & Function

Cataloguing and Administration

The Cataloguing and Administration unit is responsible for the organisation, processing, and administrative management of library resources and operations.

Key Functions

  • Cataloguing and classification of library materials  
  • Processing and physical preparation of new resources  
  • Maintenance of bibliographic records  
  • Collection inventory and stocktaking  
  • Library administration and documentation  
  • Procurement and acquisition-related administration  
  • Coordination of general library operational matters  

Resource Development and Strategic Transformation

The Resource Development and Strategic Transformation unit supports the continuous development of the library collection and the implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance library services.

Key Functions

  • Collection development and evaluation  
  • Selection and acquisition of library resources
  • Assessment of resource usage and user needs  
  • Collection review and maintenance  
  • Strategic planning and service improvement  
  • Development of innovative library initiatives  
  • Collaboration with academic and university stakeholders  

Information and Customer Services

The Information and Customer Services unit provides frontline assistance and information support to library users.

Key Functions

  • General enquiries and customer assistance  
  • Reference and information services  
  • Library orientation and user education  
  • Information literacy programmes  
  • Assistance with library resources and services  
  • User engagement and outreach activities  
  • Feedback and customer service support  

E-Resources

The E-Resources unit manages and facilitates access to the University's electronic information resources.

Key Functions

  • Management of online databases and electronic resources  
  • E-journal and e-book access  
  • Evaluation and subscription of electronic resources  
  • Monitoring of resource usage  
  • Troubleshooting access issues  
  • Promotion and awareness of electronic resources  
  • Liaison with publishers and database providers  

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System Management and Institutional Repository

The System Management and Institutional Repository unit manages the library's digital systems and institutional scholarly content.

Key Functions

  • Library Management System administration 
  • Library website and digital service support  
  • Institutional Repository management  
  • Digital content management  
  • System maintenance and troubleshooting  
  • Library system development and integration  
  • Management of institutional publications and scholarly materials  
 

Institutional Repository

The UNITEN Institutional Repository provides access to selected scholarly and institutional materials produced by the University community.

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UNITEN Press

UNITEN Press is the University's publishing platform under the UNITEN Information Resource Centre.

It supports the publication and dissemination of scholarly, academic, professional, and institutional works produced by the UNITEN community.

Key Functions

  • Academic and scholarly publishing  
  • Publication of books and institutional works  
  • Editorial and publishing support  
  • Promotion and dissemination of published works