PSASLib-Link2018

Supports from your library and Springer Nature

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EDITORIAL NOTEWelcome to the first issue of PSASLib-Link newsletter. Across the width and breadth of the country, we're all working hard to support our colleagues to embed high quality support for the development of library and librarian services through conversation, connection and collaboration. In view of these objectives, PSASLib-Link was founded in 2018 as a collaboration effort among Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad (PSAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia and Springer Nature.

PSASLib-Link encompassing all areas of library services and facilities, library collection, material search guide, information resources whether it is printed, digital or other medium. We will publish all types of articles/studies including work on the borders of library, librarianship services and strategy, while strengthening our expertise in traditional library services fields, as well as articles about researchers / research at UPM or other locations and relevant information or current issues to support learning, teaching and research.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank editorial board members for their ongoing commitment to the standards to which the newsletter aspires.

This issue includes coverage on “3 Minutes Thesis”, a joint venture event among Universiti Putra Malaysia and Springer Nature. Our spotlight feature of this issue has been the “KOHA System @ Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia”, a new PSAS library catalog system.

We look forward to work with all of you as we continue to make PSASLib-Link a success. We welcome your submissions, as well as feedback as authors and readers of the newsletter.

I hope you find this issue of the newsletter useful, informative and enjoyable.

Kind regards. Salmah Abdullah Chief Editor

Information About the Newsletter

PSASLib-Link is published twice a year by Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Springer Nature. The newsletter invites contributions from librarians, information scientists, educators, administrators, publishers, and other interested persons. Published online in June and December at http://psas.upm.edu.my/psaspubv2/index.php/psas-lib-link/.

Types of Contributions

The newsletter publishes articles in all discipline of library and information science including library services and facilities, library collection, material

search guide, information resources whether it is printed, digital or other medium. We will publish all types of articles/studies including work on the borders of library, librarianship services and strategy, while strengthening our expertise in traditional library services fields, as well as articles about researchers / research at UPM or other locations and relevant information or current issues to support learning, teaching and research.

Format

Manuscripts should be written in English language.Length: 200 - 1000 words.

Chief EditorMdm. Salmah Abdullah (UPM Library)Mabel Tang (Springer Nature) EditorsMdm. Azizah Zainal Abidin (UPM Library)Dr. Zubaidah Iberahim (UPM Library)

Editorial Committee

GUIDE TO CONTRIBUTORS

AuthorLibrarian of Research and Information Services Division (UPM Library)Staff (UPM Library)Staff (UPM)Staff (Springer Nature)

DesignerMss. Suzaini Mohamad Kasim (UPM Library)Queenie Yuen (Springer Nature)

WebmasterMdm. Noor Syafini Zamani (UPM Library)

• Editorial note, guide to contributors 1• 3 minute thesis 2• Welcome to PSAS library catalog 3• KOHA system 4• How to use WebOPAC 5-6• Top 5 UPM library databases 7• Top 3 downloads of Springer journals and ebooks in 2017 8• eBooks via ez-proxy 9• How to access the library’s resources from off-campus? 10• PSAS collection highlights 2018 11• Top 10 library facilities at UPM 12• Learn different languages: library 13• Something you may not know... 14

CONTENT

PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018 3 Minute Thesis

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Table 1: Panel of 2018 UPM 3MT judgesName of Judges Organization

Emeritus Professor Dato Dr. Sheikh Omar Abdul Rahman Universiti Putra Malaysia

Datin Dr. Mardziah Hayati Abdullah Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr. Azlan Shah Hussain PETRONAS research

Dr. Christoph Baumann Springer Nature

Mr. Ally Iskandar Mohd Mardzi Primeworks Studios

UPM 3MT FINAL COMPETITION 2018

In 3 Minute Thesis (3MT), postgrad students present their projects to non-specialists and educated amateurs – like the Springer Nature judges who were appointed to join the panel of 3MT judges (see Table 1). UPM was one of the first Malaysian Universities that participated in the National and International competition.

In 2017, a Ph.D. Student from UMP won in the Malaysia 3MT. Why don’t you try to defend you thesis in only 3 minute and become the first proud UPM winner?

3 Minute Thesis

The winner of UPM 3MT final competition 2018

People choice’s – Mohd Hanafee Zin

1st winner: Samaila Musa Chiroma

2nd winner: Clement Wong Kiing Fook

3rd winner: Yasmin Mustapha Kamil

Page layout: A4 size.Margin: 1 inch on all sides.Font type: Calibri 11 pt.

The first page of the manuscript should contain the following information:Title of article, Name(s) and affiliation of author(s), Complete address, including telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address.The second page of the manuscript is the content of the manuscript.Author(s) are encouraged to submit manuscripts using Microsoft Word.

Accuracy of Material

Author(s) is responsible for the accuracy of all data, statements and references.

Copyright

Manuscripts submitted to the newsletter have not be published, accepted for publications nor simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere. By submitting a manuscript, the author(s) agree that copyright for the article is transferred to the publisher, if and when the manuscript is accepted for

publication.

Tables, Figures and Illustrations

Tables, figures and illustrations should be provided within the text.

Correspondence

All manuscripts, requests for further information and other correspondence should be sent to:

Chief Editor,PSASLib-LinkPerpustakaan Sultan Abdul SamadUniversiti Putra Malaysia43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, MalaysiaTel: +603-89468648 / +603-89466947Fax: +603-89483745E-mail: psaslib-link@upm.edu.my

Welcome to PSAS library catalog PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018

Welcome to PSAS library catalog!Visit the library website at http://www.lib.upm.edu.my/ click

“Koha WebOPAC”

Catalog search available 24/7 anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. Anyone can access the catalog and no login needed for catalogue search facilities.

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KOHA SYSTEM @ PERPUSTAKAAN SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD, UNIVERSITI

PUTRA MALAYSIA

PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018 KOHA SYSTEM @ PERPUSTAKAAN SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

By Shaifol Yazam MatDeputy Chief Librarian,Head, Systems and Information Technology Division, Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysiasym@upm.edu.my

Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad (PSAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has taken the initiative to replace the existing library management system to KOHA system which is known as the first open-source Integrated Library System and was developed according to the library standards and protocols such as MARC 21, UNIMARC, Z39.50, SRU/SW, SIP2, SIP/NCIP.

The system was officially implemented on November 2016 at the Main Library of the Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad and all its branch libraries including Bintulu Campus Library which is located in Sarawak, East of Malaysia. A working committee which comprises of Librarians from the Library and IT personnel from the InfoComm Development Centre (IDEC), UPM was formed to carry out the task and to make sure that all technical and operational issues are addressed appro-priately. The committee was responsible to ensure that the system was success-fully implemented within the time frame. Among the issues and challenges faced during the implementation processes are:

· To make sure that all data have successfully been migrated· To integrate KOHA system with other systems used by the library· To customize the system according to the needs of the library

Apart from the issues and challenges faced during the implementation processes other factors that the Library take into consideration in using KOHA system are:

• The ability of the system to be fully functional, flexible and cost-effective.• As a cost-saving measures (financial and equipment).• Lower maintenance and license costs.• Web-based platform.• In-house expertise and technical support.• Easy to integrate with other systems and applications.

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How to use WebOPAC: browse search

How to use WebOPAC: browse search PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018

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By: Suzila Mohamad KasimSenior Librarian Research and Information Services DivisionPerpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysiasuzila@upm.edu.my

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Top 5 UPM library databases

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Top 3 downloads of Springer journals and ebooks in 2017

Book titles:

If you are interested to access top usage titles, please contact:srazimah@upm.edu.my or rozianasham@upm.edu.my

To receive a list of Top 100 book titles and / or journal titles in 2017Click Here

Top 3 downloads of Springer journals and ebooks in 2017

Journal articles:

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eBooks via ez-proxy PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018

PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018 How to access the Library’s resources from off-campus?

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How to access the Library’s resources from off-campus?

If you’re working from home or across the country at a conference, our library resources are always just a click away!

It’s as easy as making sure you’re connected to the UPM Library EzProxy. This will allow you to access all of our databases from anywhere. If you have any problems or questions, you can call us +603-89468642 or e-mail psas_bstm@upm.edu.my.

PSAS Collection highlights 2018

PSAS collection highlights 2018

Environmental science : a global concern / William P. Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham.Edition: 14th Publisher: New York, NY : McGraw Hill Education, c2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: GE105 C973 2018

Title: Programming with PythonBy: Padmanabhan, Tattamangalam R, 1941-Publisher: Singapore : Springer Nature, 2017Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: QA76.73 P98P123

Human biology / Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Edition: Fifteenth editionPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library) Call number: QP36 M181 2018

Foundations in microbiology : basic principles / Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess.Edition: Tenth editionPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: QR 41.2 T137 2018

Title: Trends in social network analysis : information propagation, user behavior modeling, forecasting, and vulnerability assessmentBy: R. Missaoui, Talel Abdessalem, Matthieu Latapy, editorsPublisher: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: QA76.9 D343T794

Survival analysis with interval-censored data : a practical approach with examples in R, SAS and BUGS / Kris Bogaerts, Arnošt Komárek, Emmanuel Publisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library) Call number: R853 S7B674

Genetics : analysis & principles / Robert J. Brooker.by Edition: Sixth editionPublisher: New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library) Call number: QH430 B863 2018

Title: Cybersecurity for industry 4.0. analysis for design and manufacturingBy: Lane Thames, Dirk Schaefer, editors.Publisher: New York, NY : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2017Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: QA76.9 A25C994

Taking sides : clashing views on environmental issues / [selected, edited and with introductions by] Thomas A. Easton.Edition: Seventeenth edition.Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library) Call number: GE170 T136 2018

Genetics : from genes to genomes / Leland H. Hartwell, Michael L. Goldberg, Janice A. Fischer, Leroy Hood.Edition: Sixth editionPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018Availability: PSAS (Main Library) Call number: QH430 G328 2018

Title: Birds as useful indicators of high nature value farmlands : using species distribution models as tool for monitoring the health of agro-ecosystemsBy: Federico Morelli and Piotr Tryjanowski, editors.Publisher: Switzerland : Springer, 2017Availability: PSAS (Main Library)Call number: QH541.15 I5B618

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Top 10 library facilities at UPM

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Learn Different Languages: LIBRARY PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018

Learn Different Languages: LIBRARY(Source: https://www.indifferentlanguages.com/words/library)

Brands under Springer Nature

Something you may not know…

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PSASLib-Link Vol. 1(1), 2018 Something you may not know...

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