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The library is the main division that functions to provide support and serve as the primary academic reference source of the university. The Perpustakaan Dato' Jaafar Hassan building, located in the heart of the university, is strategically situated within Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perlis Branch. This historic building is more than 40 years old.
ESTABLISHMENT

The library of Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) Perlis Branch was established simultaneously with the founding of ITM Perlis Branch on 5 July 1974. The establishment of this branch campus was graciously consented by His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Putra Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis. It was initiated through the effort of ITM academic pioneers and planners, led by the late Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Ghazali Shafie, Chairman of the ITM Council, and Datuk Dr. Arshad Ayub, with the full cooperation of the Perlis State Government under the leadership of the then Chief Minister, YAB Dato' Jaafar bin Hassan.

Physical facilities were very limited, where a renovated Rumah Pengakap building at Jalan Padang Katong, Kangar, Perlis served as the temporary campus for lecture rooms, administration, and the library. Student hostels were individual houses rented around Kangar. At the same time, the permanent campus on a 330-acre site in Arau, Perlis was under the first phase of construction. The first intake consisted of 258 students enrolled in Diploma in Accountancy, Diploma in Public Administration, Diploma in Secretarial Science, Diploma in Estate Management, Diploma in Business Management, and preparatory courses. These courses were handled by 15 lecturers/assistant lecturers and 31 non-academic staff. At that time, the library was known as Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) with only 3 staff members and a collection of 200 books, housed in merely two book racks.
RELOCATION

By 1977, PTAR moved to the permanent campus in Arau, Perlis, even though the first phase of the campus construction was only completed in 1980. The relocation was made possible by the completion of a temporary wooden building complex (still standing today). In addition to the library block, the complex also included lecture halls, an auditorium, offices, and a college.

PERPUSTAKAAN DATO' JAAFAR HASSAN
The library was built during the second phase of campus development and was fully completed in 1985. It was officially opened by the Chief Minister of Perlis, YAB Dato' Ali bin Haji Ahmad. During the ceremony, the Chairman of the ITM Council, Dato' Mansor bin Othman, declared and named the library as Perpustakaan Dato' Jaafar Hassan Library, in recognition of the services and contributions of the late YAB Dato' Jaafar bin Hassan, former Chief Minister of Perlis, who was a key supporter and driving force behind the establishment of ITM Perlis Branch.

This two-storey building could accommodate 800 seats for a student population of 2,500 and 200 staff members at that time. The library’s collection also increased to 35,000 books and other materials to support the courses offered then.
ADDITIONAL BUILDING

In 1993, an additional library building was constructed to accommodate the growing student population. It was connected to the existing building and provided an extra 400 seating capacity.
NEW BUILDING EXPANSION

By 2010, the collection had grown to 98,000 books, with 34 staff members, and 8,500 active users. Various additional services were introduced according to current developments and information needs. By 2010, the Perpustakaan Dato' Jaafar Hassan was more than 30 years old, making it the third oldest library in the UiTM system, and its physical capacity needed further expansion to meet the increasing demand.

Discussions to construct a new library building adjacent to the existing one began in 2006. According to the library’s strategic plan, the new building was scheduled to be built in 2008 to accommodate an additional 12,000 students by 2012. However, construction was halted in 2010. The project resumed in 2015 and was fully completed and officially handed over to UiTM Perlis on 28 January 2016.
NEW LIBRARY

On 1 November 2016, the new library building was officially opened to all. The new building houses science-related collections and includes several specialized spaces such as seminar rooms, self-study rooms, meeting rooms, and a 16-hour study room.
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UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan Library in Kampus Melang began operating on 1 June 1999, simultaneously with the official opening of the first campus of UiTM Negeri Sembilan branch situated as a temporary location at the East Negeri Sembilan Agricultural Complex, Jalan Melang, Kuala Pilah. At that time, only two study programmes were offered, namely Pre-Diploma Science and Pre-Diploma Business.
On 2 June 2009, the UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan Library then moved to a permanent campus located in Beting, Kuala Pilah, where it was located on Levels 1 & 2, Faculty of Applied Sciences building – complete with facilities such as Meeting Rooms, Discussion Rooms, Computer Laboratories, gallery and University Archives. Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak, Kampus Kuala Pilah, to date, has 16,513 physical collections, including syllabus resources focused on study programmes under the Faculty of Applied Sciences and the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies for the Halal Management programme, and is capable of accommodating up to 600 users at a time.
Along with the rapid development of the establishment of UiTM, the Seremban campus officially operated in January 2024 as PFI status. Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak, Kampus Seremban now has its own building equipped with various facilities including Seminar Rooms, Computer Labs, Discussion Rooms, Meeting Room, disabled facilities and a spacious reading room with a view of the artificial lake that provides tranquility. PTAR Kampus Seremban has 8,247 physical collections to date, including syllabus materials that meet the needs of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Policy Studies, the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, and the Faculty of Sports and Recreation Sciences, and able to accommodate up to 900 library visitors.
In February 2017, the third campus of UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, UiTM Kampus Rembau, was officially opened with an area of 80 acres and as PFI status. Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak Kampus Rembau, with a three-storey building, can accommodate 900 visitors at a time, complete with Meeting Room, Discussion Room, Audio-Visual Room, SmartClassroom, Computer Labs and facilities for the disabled. PTAR Rembau Campus currently has 5,870 physical collections from various genres including syllabus resources to meet the needs of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty of Information Science, and Faculty of Business Management.

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Perpustakaan UiTM Kampus Machang, Kelantan ditubuhkan pada tahun 1985 di kampus sementara Kem Kijang dan telah berpindah ke kampus tetap Bukit Ilmu bermula tahun 1996.

Pada 15 Julai 2008, Perpustakaan UiTM Kelantan telah dirasmikan oleh DYMM Sultan Kelantan, Sultan Ismail ibni al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad IV dan diberi penjenamaan semula dengan nama Perpustakaan Tengku Anis (PTA) bersempena nama Mantan KDYMM Raja Perempuan Kelantan, Tengku Anis Ibni al-Marhum Tengku Abdul Hamid.

Perpustakaan Tengku Anis UiTM Kampus Machang memainkan peranan bagi menyokong semua program pembelajaran, pengajaran, penyelidikan dan pembangunan ilmu dengan menyediakan berbagai jenis perkhidmatan, kepelbagaian koleksi, teknologi dan sumber maklumat terkini dan mantap.

Penubuhan Kampus Kota Bharu pula bermula daripada cetusan idea Menteri Pengajian Tinggi Dato' Seri Naib Canselor UiTM dan juga Rektor kampus bagi meningkatkan jumlah kemasukan pelajar.

Penubuhan UiTM Kampus Kota telah diumumkan oleh Menteri Pengajian Tinggi, YB Dato’ Mustapa Mohamad pada 18 Oktober 2006 dan sesi pertama pengajiannya telah bermula pada Julai 2007. Penubuhan Kampus Kota mengambilkira beberapa kriteria antaranya ialah lokasinya berada di kawasan bandar Kota Bharu dan mestilah strategik bagi tujuan penonjolan imej.

Susulan dari pengumuman itu, sebuah Jawatankuasa Penubuhan Kampus Kota yang dipengerusikan oleh Pengarah Kampus telah dibentuk. Jawatankuasa ini dianggotai oleh ketua-ketua bahagian serta unit di UiTM Kelantan. Wisma KUB yang mempunyai 4 tingkat dengan keluasan lantai keseluruhan 24,522.75 kaki persegi telah dipilih sebagai kampus sementara UiTM Kampus Kota atau nama rasminya Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan,Kampus Kota Bharu.

Pada tahun 2008, Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Eksekutif, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia seterusnya meluluskan penyewaan 2 blok bangunan 3 tingkat dengan keluasan lantai keseluruhan 19,200 kaki persegi yang telah beroperasi pada Julai 2009.

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The establishment of the UiTM Library began with the founding of Dewan Latehan RIDA on Jalan Othman, Petaling Jaya, in 1956. Initially, it was known as the RIDA Library, housing reading materials for courses such as bookkeeping, accounting, and preparatory courses for the London Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Examination. At that time, library operations were confined to a room on the first floor of the old Administration Building of Dewan Latehan RIDA. As the collection and the number of users grew, the library relocated to the ground floor of an additional block of the Administration Section at Dewan Latehan RIDA.

In 1965, the library was renamed Perpustakaan Maktab MARA, coinciding with the rebranding of Dewan Latehan RIDA to Maktab MARA. This year also marked the first time a qualified officer administered the library in the field of librarianship. The library's collection at that time included books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and other publications, all of which were in English and published internationally.

On October 14, 1967, Maktab MARA was renamed Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM). Soon after, the ITM Jalan Othman campus was unable to meet the demands of new professional courses, which resulted in an increased number of students. Consequently, in 1972, the main ITM campus was built in Shah Alam. At the main campus, the ITM library was housed in a specially designed four-story building, the design of which was developed in consultation with the Chief Librarian to meet academic library specifications.

Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak Lobby

The library was officially inaugurated by Malaysia's second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, on July 29, 1972, and was named Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR) in his honour. During the 1970s, the library's collection largely consisted of printed materials and microform collections, including microfilms, microfiche, and 16mm films.

PTAR serves as the main library and is complemented by four Faculty Libraries at the UiTM Shah Alam Campus. The UiTM Library has expanded significantly, with 39 library networks across Malaysia, all focusing on core services to meet the needs of the university community. The development of UiTM Branch Libraries has paralleled the growth of UiTM branches, with the aim of providing library services to its users.

Chronological History of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Library

February 14, 1957 The establishment of the ITM Library began with the founding of Dewan Latihan RIDA on Jalan Othman, Petaling Jaya. Initially known as the RIDA Library, it housed reading materials for courses such as Bookkeeping, Accounting, and preparatory courses for the London Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Examination.
1965 The library was renamed Perpustakaan Maktab MARA in conjunction with the rebranding of Dewan Latihan RIDA to Maktab Latihan RIDA. This year also marked a significant milestone as it was the first time a qualified librarian administered the library. The first Librarian, Mrs. Rugayah bt. Abdul Rashid (now Puan Sri Rugayah Abdul Rashid), held a degree in Library Science from the University of Hawaii. At that time, the library's collection consisted of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and other publications, all of which were in English and published internationally.
1972 The ITM main campus was built on a hill in Shah Alam. At this new campus, the ITM library was housed in a specially designed four-story building. The design was developed in consultation with the Chief Librarian to meet academic library specifications.
July 29, 1972 The library was officially inaugurated by Malaysia's second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. In his honour, the library was named Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR). During this period, the library's collection primarily consisted of printed materials. Additionally, there was a significant collection of microforms, including microfilms, microfiche, and 16mm films.
1994-2000 This period marked a transformation in the library's internal processes, shifting from manual operations to automation. This shift was pivotal in modernizing the library's services and improving efficiency.
2001-2005 Further improvements were made in the library's operations, including enhancements to workflow processes, the establishment of centralized data storage, the acquisition of digital materials, and the implementation of asset control systems and security monitoring.
2006-2010 The library's services were transformed through knowledge management, integration with the university's main systems, and the introduction of innovative practices. These changes were aimed at aligning the library's services with the university's broader objectives. centred
2011-2015 The transformation of the library during this period was guided by the Core Strategy (ISP) of PTAR, with the goal of propelling UiTM towards becoming a Top Notch University. The library played a crucial role in supporting this ambition by enhancing its resources and services.
2016-2020 The focus of the library's transformation shifted to achieving global standards in its services. This transformation was driven by the primary agenda of positioning UiTM as a globally recognized institution while maintaining its local roots.
2020-2025 The library's ongoing transformation is centered on the goal of establishing UiTM as a Globally Renowned, Locally Rooted University. This vision reflects the library's commitment to excellence in both its services and its contribution to the university's reputation on the world stage.
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