Perpustakaan Laman Hikmah (PLH)
Central academic knowledge hub across Kampus Induk and Kampus Teknologi.
Library Hours
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM, 2:45 PM - 10:00 PM
PLH Gaming Zone & Leisure
- PS4 Console & Controller Rental: RM4 per hour (max 2 hours, 2 controllers). 3 sets at Main Campus & 2 sets at Tech Campus. You can bring your own CDs but need to let the staff know.
- Free Indoor & Board Games: Free rental for carrom, chess, darts, checkers, and board games at the counter.
Booking & Further Questions:
Do at the Counter after passing the scanners. Contact:
Borrowing & E-Resources
- Book Renewals: Students can renew borrowed books online for a maximum of 2 renewals before they must be returned.
- Off-Campus Access (EZproxy): Access premium journals (e.g., IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect) from home using the UTeM EZproxy portal with your student credentials.
UTeM PSM (Projek Sarjana Muda) & Thesis Guidelines Toolkit
Official thesis formatting standards, Word/LaTeX templates, Turnitin criteria & e-Prints submission.- Left (Binding Gutter): 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
- Right, Top, Bottom: 2.5 cm (1.0 in)
- Paper: A4 80gsm white paper
- Font: Times New Roman 12 pt or Arial 11 pt
- Body Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
- Tables/References: Single line spacing
- Preliminaries: Roman (i, ii, iii...) bottom center
- Main Chapters: Arabic (1, 2, 3...) bottom center / top right
- FTMK, FKE, FKM, FKP, FTKEE: IEEE Numeric [1]
- FPTT (Tech Management): Harvard / APA Author-Date
Contact & Inquiries
- Phone: +606-270 1200 / 1202
- Email: lamanhikmah@utem.edu.my
UTeM Perpustakaan Laman Hikmah (PLH) Student Services Master Guide
Perpustakaan Laman Hikmah (PLH) serves as the central research and learning knowledge hub for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. Operating multi-storey facilities across Kampus Induk (Durian Tunggal) and a specialized branch at Kampus Teknologi (Ayer Keroh), PLH provides undergraduates with collaborative research spaces, digital archives, and student leisure facilities.
📚 Book Loan Entitlements & Overdue Policies
| Patron Category | Max Loan Quota | Loan Duration | Online Renewals | Late Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma & Degree Students | 10 Books | 14 Days | Up to 2 Times (OPAC) | RM0.20 / day / item |
| Postgraduate (Master / PhD) | 20 Books | 30 Days | Up to 2 Times (OPAC) | RM0.20 / day / item |
| Final Year Project (Red Spot) | 2 Books | Overnight / 3 Days | In-person only | RM0.50 / day / item |
🏢 Available Library Facilities & Zones
- 24-Hour Study Zone: Dedicated air-conditioned study hall at Ground Floor with secure matric-card access during revision and exam weeks.
- Bilik Perbincangan (Discussion Rooms): Private acoustic-paneled group project rooms equipped with whiteboards and HDMI presentation monitors.
- PS4 Gaming & Board Game Zone: Recreational student lounge on Level 1 featuring console gaming and strategy board games for stress relief.
- Kubikel Individu (Silent Carrels): Distraction-free single-occupancy study pods located across Level 2 and Level 3 stacks.
🔍 Scholarly E-Resources & Database Subscriptions
UTeM students have unlimited institutional access to premier engineering and technology databases including IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SpringerLink, Web of Science, and Emerald Insight. Access databases on-campus via campus Wi-Fi or remotely through the UTeM LibProxy gateway.