PROTOCOLS // KMC-2026
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INQUIRY (FAQ)
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Q-01 OPERATING HOURS?
Mon – Thu: 08:30H – 22:30H
Semester Break: 08:30H – 18:00H
Fri – Sun & Public Holidays: CLOSED
Q-02 BORROWING LIMITS?
Students: Max 6 Books for 14 Days.
Staff: Max 6 Books for 14 Days.
*Note: Renewals are permitted if not reserved by others.*
Q-03 RED SPOT (REFERENCE) BOOKS?
Students: Strictly for internal reference only. No borrowing allowed.
Staff: Can borrow overnight (4:00 PM to 9:00 AM next day).
Q-04 LATE RETURN FINES?
Penalty: RM 2.00 per book / per day.
Fines accumulate daily including weekends until the book is returned.
Q-05 LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS?
Report immediately to the Librarian.
Charge: Current Book Price + RM 25.00 Processing Fee + Repair Costs (if applicable).
Q-06 DRESS CODE PROTOCOLS?
Office Hours: Full Uniform. Required to dress modestly at all times.
Prep Time/Weekend: Smart Casual / Approved Rig. Only collared shirts are permitted.
Prohibited: Round neck T-shirts, slippers, singlets, shorts, and ripped jeans.
Q-07 BAGS & BELONGINGS?
Bags are not permitted in the reading area.
Please store all bags and helmets in the provided Locker Area.
Q-08 IT & 3D HUB USAGE?
IT Corner: Available for research and assignments (No gaming).
3D Creative Hub: Open for innovation projects. Please request access from the counter.
Q-09 BEHAVIOR & CONDUCT?
Silence: Mandatory in the “Silent Reading Area”.
Phones: Must be on Silent Mode. No calls inside.
Food: Strictly NO eating or drinking allowed.
Q-10 OUTSIDER ACCESS?
KMC is primarily for ALAM Cadets and Staff.
External researchers/visitors must obtain prior written approval from the Head of KMC.
Q-11 WEB OPAC & REMOTE SEARCH?
You can access the Library Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) via library Website Homepage search toolbar.
Q-12 E-BOOK & DIGITAL REPOSITORY?
Our Digital Gateway provides 24/7 access to maritime e-books, journals, and technical papers.
Q-13 BOOK RENEWAL VIA PHONE/EMAIL?
Remote renewals are not permitted.
All renewals must be processed physically at the Circulation Counter to verify item status.
Q-14 PHOTOCOPYING & PRINTING?
Photocopying and printing services are not provided within the library premises.
Q-15 SPECIAL COLLECTION (IMO)?
We house a specialized collection of IMO Publications, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW codes.
These materials are kept in the Protected Reference Zone and are strictly for in‑library use.