Library membership 

Monash University Malaysia students are automatically registered as members of the Library. The staff ID card functions as a library card for borrowing library materials.

Access to library resources  

Monash ID is required to checkout physical items. 

Online resources are accessible 24/7 from any location via Monash log-in. 

Library collection 

Print and audio-visual resources : Approximately 60,000 

E-resources : (managed by Monash library in Australia)

2,244,538 electronic books

193,036 electronic journals

2,253 online databases

Opening Hours 

Opening hours for the libraries vary during the academic semester, SWOT & Exam week and semester break. 

Check the opening hours for Main Campus and Johor Clinical School here. 

In general, during semester, the opening hours of the Main Campus library are the following 

Weekdays : 8am - 10pm 

Weekends : 10am -6pm

Public Holidays : Closed

During SWOT and Exam Weeks, Expansion Area of the library on Level 3, Building 9 remains open 24/7, all days of week, including public holidays. (Entrance is via Building 9 next to ITS Helpdesk)

In general, the opening hours of the Clinical School library throughout the year are the following

Weekdays : 8am - 5pm 

Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed

Users are allowed to use the library study spaces (no counter service available) via ID card access after 5pm based on the overall campus opening hours. 

E-resources : 

• Monash library is an e-preferred library and  provides access to a wealth of e-resources to all Monash staff and students.   

• Access is via Monash single sign-on (you need to be logged in with Okta) to be able to access the library's e-resources. 

• For one-stop search ( print books, e-books, articles, book chapters, dissertations etc.), use the search box on Monash Malaysia 's Library website. 

• To search specific databases, use Databases A-Z

• To search for specific journal titles, use E-Journals

• To look for databases in a subject area, use  Databases by Subject  guide. 

Physical resources :

• There are approximately 60,000 physical items in the library. 

• Arts and Social Sciences collections are housed on level 2 of the main library. 

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine collections are housed on level 3 of the main library. 

• Check out the loan privileges here. 

• All items, except short term loans, audio-visual collections and those on hold (requested by other users), are automatically renewed a maximum four times unless your borrowing rights have been blocked (e.g. in the case of outstanding fine) or you have reached the maximum renewal limit (4) for that item.

Acquisition of resources : Points to note

• Monash University library is e-preferred. 

• The library in Australia manages the acquisition and access to all library e-resources.

• Print resources are managed locally. Monash being an e-preferred library, acquisition of print resources are on the decline. 

Request for books/ e-books and audio-visual materials

• Please refer to Acquisition page on our Library Website for more information or you may submit your request via the Purchase Request form.

• The Purchase Request form is only accessible to Staff and PhD students.

• Other groups, such as UGs and Masters students, may submit their requests through the Library Helpdesk.

Document Delivery 

• For scholarly resources (i.e. conference papers, journal articles, book chapters, or Monash theses) that are not available in the Monash library collections, Monash University Malaysia’s Academic staff, Postgraduates, and Honours students can request for document delivery services. 

• All requests are subject to availability of funds, availability of resources, and copyright restrictions.

• Submit your request via the Document Delivery request form.

The library's e-learning resources and self-service guides provide students with self-paced options to develop research skills.  

Library Guides

Monash Library Guides for online support on academic topics and subject specific resources. 

E-learning resources

These tutorials and videos help students build their research skills and apply them while working on their assignments. 

Quick Guides

Short guides for a quick question. 

Studiosity

Studiosity is a service provided by Monash University Malaysia to help students to get clarity about an assignment question, decide how to start an assignment, or get same-day feedback on any draft.  Studiosity is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Graduate Research Students can access Studiosity from this Moodle unit. 

Learn HQ: Resource hub

The Monash Learn HQ:  This resource hub offers support for academic challenges. Guides and tutorials listed help students develop the right skills and strategies for studies, assignments, and exams.

For research support, refer to  Research Support page on the Library website.