Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Library advances its enduring mission to preserve, organise, and disseminate knowledge through the Open Access Discovery digital initiative. Rooted in the traditional role of the academic library as a gateway to scholarly information, this portal reflects UiTM Library’s forward-looking commitment to expanding access to reliable and authoritative resources in an increasingly digital research environment.
The Open Access Discovery portal functions as a unified discovery platform that indexes a broad spectrum of open-access scholarly materials, including peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, and theses. These resources are sourced from reputable open-access publishers, institutional repositories, and trusted research platforms worldwide. By bringing diverse open scholarly content together in a single interface, the portal simplifies the research process and enhances discoverability for students, researchers, and academic staff.
Designed as a complement and alternative to UiTM-subscribed electronic resources, the portal supports uninterrupted access to scholarly information, particularly in situations where subscription-based materials may be limited by licensing, cost, or access constraints. It encourages the effective use of openly available research outputs while reinforcing responsible and ethical information use.
Beyond access, Open Access Discovery also supports UiTM’s broader academic and research agenda by promoting open scholarship, knowledge sharing, and research visibility. It enables users to explore current research trends, identify relevant literature, and access theses that contribute to the global exchange of ideas. In doing so, the initiative strengthens the UiTM Library’s role as a trusted information provider, balancing time-honoured library values with innovative digital services.
Through the Open Access Discovery portal, UiTM Library reaffirms its dedication to sustainable knowledge access, lifelong learning, and the advancement of research excellence—ensuring that scholarly information remains discoverable, accessible, and meaningful for present and future generations.
