Membership
1. Who can be library members and how much does it cost?
Membership is open to all Malaysians, Permanent Residents and Foreigners with valid travel documents.
*Below are the charges for different categories of users:
|
Age |
Categories |
Fees |
Validity |
|
0 – 12 |
Juveniles |
Free |
|
|
13 – 19 |
Teens |
Free |
|
|
20 – 54 |
Adults |
RM10 |
2 years |
|
55 & above |
Senior Citizens |
Free |
2 years |
|
OKU |
OKU |
Free |
5 years |
|
Family |
F |
RM30.00 |
2 years |
|
VIP card |
V |
RM30.00 |
2 years |
|
Non Citizens |
NC |
RM50.00 |
1 year |
|
Institutions |
I |
RM200.00 |
1 year |
|
Life |
L |
RM200.00 |
Lifetime |
2. What can I do with my library account?
You are able to logon to your Member Personal Page and view information on your transactions, reserve items and renew due dates. You can check account at this link.
3. Lost Cards
Lost cards can be replaced for RM5.00 at the Library Service Counter. Cards lost due to fire, accident etc can be replaced for free by submitting a police report.
Loans
1. How to find library material(s) across the whole network of Sabah State Library?
Please see the tutorial on how to use our online catalog search the Web OPAC 2.0 on this link.
2. How many books can I check out at one time?
New Members (below 2 years) – 2 items
Renewed Members (2 years and above) – 6 items
Members can check out 6 e books from Overdrive and 2 from e-Lib
3. Can I do renewal over the phone or online?
Yes, you can call the service counter to do a one time renewal. For online renewal, please go to this following link.
Services
1. WIFI
Library members can access the library wifi by registering at the counter
2. Discussion Rooms at the HQ
Discussion Rooms can be reserved at the Reference desk. Maximum number of users in a room- 8.
3. How do I search for materials online
You can go to our website and do a search on our webOPAC
4. Can I ask reference questions online?
Yes. You can submit your question to us via our 'AskALibrarian' live chat.
5. Can I check out Reference Books?
No. These books are meant for reference and cannot be taken out of the library.
6. Are there any services for Special Needs group?
Yes. We have Braille and Tactile books available for loan.
7. What if the materials I need are not available at the library?
Please see reference librarian for Inter Library Loan service.
8. What other online service are available at the library?
9. Is the library open on Saturdays and Sundays?
Please see opening hours on our website footer.
