The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) plays a significant role in supporting academic activities across Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor campuses. Established to meet the growing demands of teaching, learning, research, and knowledge development, PTAR has evolved in tandem with campus expansion and academic diversification. Each PTAR location within UiTM Selangor reflects the specific needs of its academic community while upholding UiTM’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality, and relevant information resources.
Puncak Alam Campus
The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) at UiTM Puncak Alam Campus began its operations on 27 July 2009, initially located on Level 5 of the Plaza Satelit B (PSB) Building. As the campus expanded, Phase 2 development saw the library relocate to a dedicated new building, which became fully operational in May 2014.
The current library building comprises four levels and is capable of accommodating up to 1,300 users at any given time. Designed to support a dynamic academic environment, the facilities and services provided are aligned with the needs of teaching, learning, research, and knowledge development among UiTM residents.
Kompleks Alam Bina
The Tun Abdul Razak Library of Architecture, Planning and Surveying (PTAR KABS) at UiTM Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, commenced services on 7 March 2016. This specialised library occupies a single-storey building with an external area of 936.71 square metres and an internal area of 765.49 square metres.
As a mini library, PTAR KABS is equipped with essential facilities and services to support academic activities and can accommodate up to 157 users at a time. Its establishment reflects UiTM’s focus on providing discipline-specific resources to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and staff within the built environment fields.
Puncak Perdana Campus
The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) at UiTM Puncak Perdana Campus began operations on 1 July 2004. Strategically located on the first floor of the campus building, this library serves as an accessible academic resource centre for campus residents.
With a seating capacity of up to 500 users, PTAR Puncak Perdana offers a range of services, including book loans and returns, information literacy classes, and exhibition spaces. These facilities support academic engagement and knowledge sharing within the campus community.
Sungai Buloh and Medical Libraries
The development of UiTM’s medical library services began in 2003 with the establishment of a medical collection at PTAR 4 (Annex) to support faculty members. In 2005, the Selayang Hospital Medical Library commenced operations by sharing premises with the Selayang Hospital Library, primarily serving clinical-year students undergoing hospital-based training.
Following a similar model, the Sungai Buloh Hospital Medical Library began operations in 2007, sharing facilities with the Sungai Buloh Hospital Library. With the completion of the new Selayang campus in January 2010, the Selayang Medical Library (PPKS) officially began operations in March 2010 after transferring the majority of its collection from the hospital library.
Designed around a “Boutique Library” concept, the Selayang Medical Library offers a relaxed and user-friendly environment, featuring comfortable sofas, lounge chairs, and coffee tables arranged to encourage leisure reading and informal study.
In 2011, the Teluk Intan Medical Library was established at the Teluk Intan Campus. Subsequently, in February 2013, the Sungai Buloh Campus was designated as the Faculty of Medicine Headquarters. Medical collections from PTAR 4 (Annex) and the Sungai Buloh Hospital Library were transferred to the newly established library at the Sungai Buloh Campus, consolidating medical information services under one central facility.
Dengkil Campus
The Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR) at UiTM Dengkil Campus was established in 2015 to support the Foundation Studies Centre. Its primary role is to enhance research capabilities and academic preparedness, particularly for foundation students transitioning to higher levels of study.
The Dengkil Campus offers four foundation programmes: Foundation in Science, Foundation in Engineering, Foundation in Law, and Foundation in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The library houses more than 6,000 titles, comprising both printed and non-printed materials.
In addition to its collections, PTAR Dengkil provides a range of facilities, including discussion rooms, audiovisual rooms, reading rooms, changing rooms, and recreational areas. These amenities contribute to a holistic learning environment that supports both academic and personal development.
