General

  • Library users must register at the service counter.

  • External users are required to submit an official written request to use the library.

  • External users should wear a visitor pass.

  • Library users should dress appropriately to stay in a respectful and pleasant environment.

Loans

  • The number of books that a course participant may borrow is determined by the course's duration.

  • Users are liable for any loss or damage to borrowed books and may incur penalties.

  • Report any library material missing to the service counter immediately. Users can either pay double the price of the item or replace those that have been lost.

  • Users may not lend books issued in their name to others.

  • Loans can only be renewed once.

Return of Books

  • Borrowed reading materials must be returned to the service counter before or by the due date to avoid fines.

  • Users will be notified about the book return deadline. Users can decide whether to return or renew.

  • Users should not return books to the shelves

Red Spot Collection

  • Red Spot Collection is controlled by the library officials and is placed behind the service counter on the first floor.

Internet Access

  • Public WiFi is available.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

  • The library staff will process requests through the National Union Catalogue System.

  • The library will alert the user to any updates.

Membership

  • All IDFR staff have borrowing privileges and may utilise the library's collections, services and facilities, which have been extended to all Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SEARCCT officials, Malaysian Ambassadors, researchers, and foreign embassies in Malaysia.

Loan Eligibility

CODE

CATEGORY

NO. OF BOOK

LOAN PERIOD

S

IDFR Staff

4

30 Days

C1

Master Students

30

30 Days

C2

Diploma in Diplomacy (DiD)

20

30 Days

M

MySTEP

4

30 Days

I

Intern

4

30 Days

Circulation

  • IDFR staff and course participants are eligible to borrow reading materials from the library, pursuant to the loan eligibility.

  • External users may need to borrow books via the Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL).

References

  • Referrals could be made during library hours; however, access to online journals requires approval from the librarian.

  • For advanced inquiries, contact reference librarians via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Inter-Library Loan Service (ILL)

  • Books that are not available in the IDFR library can be borrowed from other libraries that are members of the Publishing Supply System Service coordinated by the National Library of Malaysia.

  • The lending period is regulated by the guidelines established by the supplying library.

  • Users should utilise the IDFR Library Online Catalogue (OPAC) to search for books before requesting ILL.

  • For further inquiries, users can contact the service counter at 03-21491057 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.