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Library Facilities & Services

Facilities refer to physical spaces and equipment.
Self-study area : designed for individual study and quiet work.
Reading room : area where students can read books, journals, and other materials.
Group study room : designed for collaborative work (to discuss and work on group projects).
Self-checkout kiosk : machine to assist student borrowing book independently.
Quiet area : space where students can study and work without distractions or noise.
Stacks : shelves where books and other materials are stored.
Reference section : area where reference materials, such as dictionaries, encyclopaedia,
and atlases are kept
Circulation desk : the desk where library materials are checked out, returned, and renewed.
Self-study area : designed for individual study and quiet work.
Book and utility truck : wheeled cart to transport books or materials when reshelving them.
Corners : specialized sections focusing on the culture, literature, and resources of
a particular country or region as a hub for cultural exchange and learning.
Prayer room : where individuals can go to pray or meditate in a quiet and peaceful
environment.
Bulletin Board : display board to post notice, announcements, and other information.
Book scanner : machine for digitizing books and other printed materials.
Printing/Photocopying : machine to print and make copies of documents and papers
machine
Laminating machine : machine for encasing documents or materials to preserve their
condition.

Services refer to actions and support provided within the facilities
Borrowing : checking out library materials.
Renewal : extending the loan period for library materials.
Book reserve : making high-demand materials available for students to access for a
limited time, usually for a specific course or assignment.
Interlibrary loan : system allowing students to borrow materials from other libraries,
usually when the materials are not available.
Research assistance : Help provided by librarians to find and locate research materials and
resources.
Plagiarism checker : checking works for potential plagiarism by comparing it to a vast
database of existing content.
Library instruction : classes or workshops provided by librarians to teach students how to
use library resources and services.
Premium account : account providing privilege access to exclusive database, platform, or
website to support and enhance learning.
Database access : access to online databases and resources, such as academic journals
and e-books.
Wi-Fi access : Wireless internet access provided by the library.

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