SHAH ALAM, October 21, 2026 – The Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Library Department continues to strengthen its human capital development by successfully organizing the UiTM Basic Library Management Course 2026.
The intensive three-day program was held from October 19 to 21, 2026, at Computer Lab 1, PTAR UiTM Shah Alam.
- PTAR UiTM organized a 3-day Basic Library Management Course to onboard and empower new staff members.
- The comprehensive training covered library governance, digital repositories, procurement, and customer service.
- Chief Librarian Ts. Haji Azizi Jantan officially welcomed the new staff, emphasizing adaptability and service excellence.
This strategic initiative aims to provide new staff members of the UiTM Library Department with comprehensive exposure, knowledge, and understanding of library functions, governance, information resource management, and services that support the university's academic aspirations.
The course commenced with a welcoming address by Madam Aznur Umiza Abu Kasim, Director of BPnP. Over the three days, participants were exposed to critical aspects of library operations, including bibliographic record management, information literacy, statistics and strategic planning, customer feedback management, and library social media engagement. The training also extensively covered procurement, database and eBook management, the institutional repository, and record keeping. This holistic approach ensures new staff understand the rapidly evolving library ecosystem driven by digital transformation.
On the final day, Ts. Haji Azizi bin Haji Jantan, the UiTM Chief Librarian, delivered a special address to welcome the new members into the UiTM Library family. This interaction served as a vital space to strengthen the bond between the department's leadership and the new workforce, fostering a deep sense of togetherness, responsibility, and commitment to organizational excellence.
In navigating the changing landscape of higher education, developing a competent, adaptive, and customer-oriented workforce is essential to ensuring the library remains a highly relevant center for knowledge, research, and lifelong learning.
Welcome to the new members of the UiTM Library Department. Together, we build a culture of excellence, empower services, and elevate the university's intellectual treasures.
