Papers by Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin
workers is expected to be the major contributions of the study.
There is a lack of awareness towards managing and protecting digital data in the Land Registratio... more There is a lack of awareness towards managing and protecting digital data in the Land Registration System (LRS) under the Ministry of XYZ. The data which has been carelessly managed can be classified as a very important data in Malaysia since cover all concerning. It so forth the data about land in Malaysia, like the name of land owner, land size, type of land and others. All these data had been stored in one server called LRS Database Server which functions like a data warehouse for each land district in Malaysia. However, the digital data security control that being implemented for the system is not fully execute, as a result the volatile information is exposed to irresponsible people. This study focuses on the security awareness and it implementation towards Land Registration System (LRS) data warehouse in land district office and as well as land state office in PQR.
Reading is an aspect associated with literacy. However, the reading process is not simple in its ... more Reading is an aspect associated with literacy. However, the reading process is not simple in its nature. It does not merely involve recognizing a single character and pronouncing it correctly or to recognize and pronounce a few characters that are arranged in particular manner, but more importantly it is the ability to understand the meaning of these arrangements. In spite of government initiative to inculcate reading habits, not very much known about how much students read and what they read. This paper is focuses on reading habits and reading interests of students in Royal Military College, Malaysia. The questionnaire was distributed to 75 students who were classified into three groups based on their academic achievement. Data analyses were done using SPSS version 18. The result of the study revealed that students are interested in three main types of materials: newspaper (75 respondents or 25.1%), magazines (74 respondents or 24.7%) and novels (63 respondents or 21.1%). They are ...
This study investigates the reading habit and attitude among secondary school students in Sekolah... more This study investigates the reading habit and attitude among secondary school students in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, Selangor. A survey research method has been employed in the study at the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Tasik Puteri which is in the category of suburban school. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence reading habits and to identify the roles of school resource center in conducting reading program to improve reading habit and attitude among the students. The research questions, which serve as a foundation of this study focus on the factors influencing reading habits. The study applied the survey research design as well as descriptive approach. Respondents are students in form four (4) and five (5). The questionnaire was divided into two sections. Section A contained the socio-demographic information, while Section B contained of questions related to the study. The information and knowledge acquired from this study should help to contribute to a better understanding on the phenomena of reading habits and attitudes of students in secondary school. The findings indicated that 63% of the respondents enjoyed reading and 42% of the respondents read daily. The respondents use the school resource center and 58% of them think that their resource center offers interesting activities.
Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) dengan kerjasama Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Terengganu (PPA... more Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) dengan kerjasama Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Terengganu (PPAT), Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Sembilan (PPANS), Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Melaka (PERPUSTAM) dan Penjabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuala Selangor disokong oleh Fakulti Pengurusan Maklumat, Universiti teknologi MARA (UiTM) melalui sumbangan dan dari Kementerian Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Malaysia serta Telekom Malaysia (TM) telah melaksanakan Program Pembudayaan Literasi dan Teknologi Maklumat sepanjang tahun 2011 dan 2012. Modul pembelajaran yang diguna pakai bagi program ini meliputi lima aspek dan pendekatan modul pembelajaran ini memberi penekanan kepada pendidikan untuk membina kemahiran literasi maklumat di kalangan pelajar bagi melengkapkan diri mereka dengan ilmu pengetahuan untuk mengenalpasti keperluan, mencari, menilai dan menggunakan maklumat yang autoritatif dan berguna sepanjang proses pembelajaran.
This paper covers the developments of Library and Information Studies education in Malaysia from ... more This paper covers the developments of Library and Information Studies education in Malaysia from the past, the present and considers its prospect in the near future. As key institutions in the knowledge-based society that Malaysia aspires to achieve by 2020, library and information education is a critical component of that equation, i.e. in producing competent, knowledgeable, highly skilled information professionals to
assist and provide support for various information needs of the different sections of society. Highlights the historical beginnings
of the library school development in Malaysia, and the role played by both the Malayan Library Group and the Librarians
Association of Malaysia. Describes the various universities that are currently offering undergraduate and postgraduate
level programs. Compares the entry and graduate requirements of the postgraduate level programs offered by three academic institutions. The diversity and commonality
that exists in the different faculties providing library and information studies education exhibits the strengths and the multifarious approaches adopted by each faculty in their
program offerings. Certainly LIS has become increasingly challenging in the context of emerging information communication technologies. Each faculty must strive to
consistently design and review their curricula to meet with the current information needs of the society. Library and information studies education in Malaysia must continuously
evolve with the changing needs of the profession and the information industry in order for the library and information
profession to remain relevant in the future.
Reference service is one of the library’s primary services besides acquisitions, classification,
... more Reference service is one of the library’s primary services besides acquisitions, classification,
cataloguing and physical planning. Digital reference is a service by which library reference
service conducted through online and the reference transaction is a computer-mediated
communication. The word "reference" in this context refers to the task of providing assistance
to library users in finding information, answering questions, and otherwise fulfilling users’
information needs. In this paper identify the user’s perception regarding Digital Reference
Services (DRS) in Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak 1, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah
Alam. The purpose of study is to investigate users’ perceptions on digital reference services
in PTAR based on their awareness, quality and also identify user understanding and interest
in this service. Using a quantitative approach of study, a survey method with the
questionnaires has been used to collect data from respondents. The questionnaire has been
sent to 120 respondents of PTAR 1 UiTM users and students. The respondents are the active
users of the library. The result of this study to improve the digital reference services and
create understanding on what are the user’s difficulties in using the services.
Keywords: Reference Services, Digital Reference Service, Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Academic Libraries
INTRODUCTION
Reference service is a way or a path for libraries to meet the needs of the
communities they serve. It is a platform for them in fulfilling the user needs. Filling individual
information needs requires discovering the real need behind a patron's first question. Patrons
may not clearly express real information needs or may be limited by misconceptions about
libraries. Reference services can be divided into two ways or two modes, either in person or
virtual references (also known as digital reference). In person, it means that user directly
interacts face to face with reference librarian, in the other hand, virtual reference service is
conducted online. Virtual reference service nowadays becomes a famous way for student in
User satisfaction is considered to be one of the most widely used measures of information and
com... more User satisfaction is considered to be one of the most widely used measures of information and
communication technology (ICT) implementation success. Therefore there is a need to measure
user satisfaction of Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) website. MMD is govern
under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and has been commence its
operation since 1820 in Singapore. Until now the department are strive their best effort to issue
timely and accurate weather and meteorological information to public. The research sample was
48 students from 3 different faculties in University Putra Malaysia. The data were analyzed with
Rasch Multi-dimensional Models for Measurement (RUMM) software.
As mobile devices become more ubiquitous among library patrons, the needs of having
access to mob... more As mobile devices become more ubiquitous among library patrons, the needs of having
access to mobile Online Public Catalog (OPAC) is in high demand. Forrester Research
estimates that there are about a billion computers in the world as mobile devices continue to
proliferate and become more tightly integrated with our daily activities (Bowman & Willis,
2011). A number of libraries have begun deploying customized mobile web portals and
applications to promote accessibility for patrons a search for a book and use existing library
services. According to Mills (2009), staff at Cambridge University Library have observed
customers using their camera phones to take pictures of the catalogue results screen, rather
than noting catalogue search results on a piece of paper. 50% of respondents at both
universities said they take photos of signs, books, etc to save information for later reference.
In addition 55% of total respondents were in favour of being able to access the library
catalogue from a mobile phone (Mills, 2009). Therefore, this paper will discuss on an attempt
to develop a mobile OPAC for patrons based on KOHA Open Source Integrated Library
System. The mobile OPAC offers a great new way to find items and prepared library for future
requirements, today.
This paper discuss the results of a study being carried out at 4 selected MARA Junior Science Col... more This paper discuss the results of a study being carried out at 4 selected MARA Junior Science College (MJSC) in Kedah, Malaysia. It focuses on teachers’ perception on information literacy practices by teacher-librarians or library media teacher. MJSC are boarding secondary schools managed by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), a statutory body in Malaysia that run 42 MJSC nation wide and employs a teacher-librarian or library media teacher at each MJSC. Teacher-librarian only teaches 7 hours per week and spend most of their working hours managing their school resourse centres. The objectives of this study are; to identify the perception of MJSC teachers on the roles of teacher-librarians, to find out the practices of information literacy by teacher-librarians in the schools and to identify the collaborations effort that are being practice between teachers and teacher-librarians. Respondents are school teachers from four MJSC in Kedah who are teaching various subjects. The instrument used was adapted from a questionnaire developed by Council on Teacher Education (C.O.T.E) (2003). From 200 questionnaires distributed 157 (n = 157) questionnaires were returned. 75 (47.8%) of the teachers were not sure about information literacy. Many respondents admitted that teacher-librarians have been performing the roles very well but they are not sure of the roles of the teacher-librarians.
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Papers by Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin
assist and provide support for various information needs of the different sections of society. Highlights the historical beginnings
of the library school development in Malaysia, and the role played by both the Malayan Library Group and the Librarians
Association of Malaysia. Describes the various universities that are currently offering undergraduate and postgraduate
level programs. Compares the entry and graduate requirements of the postgraduate level programs offered by three academic institutions. The diversity and commonality
that exists in the different faculties providing library and information studies education exhibits the strengths and the multifarious approaches adopted by each faculty in their
program offerings. Certainly LIS has become increasingly challenging in the context of emerging information communication technologies. Each faculty must strive to
consistently design and review their curricula to meet with the current information needs of the society. Library and information studies education in Malaysia must continuously
evolve with the changing needs of the profession and the information industry in order for the library and information
profession to remain relevant in the future.
cataloguing and physical planning. Digital reference is a service by which library reference
service conducted through online and the reference transaction is a computer-mediated
communication. The word "reference" in this context refers to the task of providing assistance
to library users in finding information, answering questions, and otherwise fulfilling users’
information needs. In this paper identify the user’s perception regarding Digital Reference
Services (DRS) in Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak 1, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah
Alam. The purpose of study is to investigate users’ perceptions on digital reference services
in PTAR based on their awareness, quality and also identify user understanding and interest
in this service. Using a quantitative approach of study, a survey method with the
questionnaires has been used to collect data from respondents. The questionnaire has been
sent to 120 respondents of PTAR 1 UiTM users and students. The respondents are the active
users of the library. The result of this study to improve the digital reference services and
create understanding on what are the user’s difficulties in using the services.
Keywords: Reference Services, Digital Reference Service, Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Academic Libraries
INTRODUCTION
Reference service is a way or a path for libraries to meet the needs of the
communities they serve. It is a platform for them in fulfilling the user needs. Filling individual
information needs requires discovering the real need behind a patron's first question. Patrons
may not clearly express real information needs or may be limited by misconceptions about
libraries. Reference services can be divided into two ways or two modes, either in person or
virtual references (also known as digital reference). In person, it means that user directly
interacts face to face with reference librarian, in the other hand, virtual reference service is
conducted online. Virtual reference service nowadays becomes a famous way for student in
communication technology (ICT) implementation success. Therefore there is a need to measure
user satisfaction of Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) website. MMD is govern
under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and has been commence its
operation since 1820 in Singapore. Until now the department are strive their best effort to issue
timely and accurate weather and meteorological information to public. The research sample was
48 students from 3 different faculties in University Putra Malaysia. The data were analyzed with
Rasch Multi-dimensional Models for Measurement (RUMM) software.
access to mobile Online Public Catalog (OPAC) is in high demand. Forrester Research
estimates that there are about a billion computers in the world as mobile devices continue to
proliferate and become more tightly integrated with our daily activities (Bowman & Willis,
2011). A number of libraries have begun deploying customized mobile web portals and
applications to promote accessibility for patrons a search for a book and use existing library
services. According to Mills (2009), staff at Cambridge University Library have observed
customers using their camera phones to take pictures of the catalogue results screen, rather
than noting catalogue search results on a piece of paper. 50% of respondents at both
universities said they take photos of signs, books, etc to save information for later reference.
In addition 55% of total respondents were in favour of being able to access the library
catalogue from a mobile phone (Mills, 2009). Therefore, this paper will discuss on an attempt
to develop a mobile OPAC for patrons based on KOHA Open Source Integrated Library
System. The mobile OPAC offers a great new way to find items and prepared library for future
requirements, today.
assist and provide support for various information needs of the different sections of society. Highlights the historical beginnings
of the library school development in Malaysia, and the role played by both the Malayan Library Group and the Librarians
Association of Malaysia. Describes the various universities that are currently offering undergraduate and postgraduate
level programs. Compares the entry and graduate requirements of the postgraduate level programs offered by three academic institutions. The diversity and commonality
that exists in the different faculties providing library and information studies education exhibits the strengths and the multifarious approaches adopted by each faculty in their
program offerings. Certainly LIS has become increasingly challenging in the context of emerging information communication technologies. Each faculty must strive to
consistently design and review their curricula to meet with the current information needs of the society. Library and information studies education in Malaysia must continuously
evolve with the changing needs of the profession and the information industry in order for the library and information
profession to remain relevant in the future.
cataloguing and physical planning. Digital reference is a service by which library reference
service conducted through online and the reference transaction is a computer-mediated
communication. The word "reference" in this context refers to the task of providing assistance
to library users in finding information, answering questions, and otherwise fulfilling users’
information needs. In this paper identify the user’s perception regarding Digital Reference
Services (DRS) in Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak 1, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah
Alam. The purpose of study is to investigate users’ perceptions on digital reference services
in PTAR based on their awareness, quality and also identify user understanding and interest
in this service. Using a quantitative approach of study, a survey method with the
questionnaires has been used to collect data from respondents. The questionnaire has been
sent to 120 respondents of PTAR 1 UiTM users and students. The respondents are the active
users of the library. The result of this study to improve the digital reference services and
create understanding on what are the user’s difficulties in using the services.
Keywords: Reference Services, Digital Reference Service, Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Academic Libraries
INTRODUCTION
Reference service is a way or a path for libraries to meet the needs of the
communities they serve. It is a platform for them in fulfilling the user needs. Filling individual
information needs requires discovering the real need behind a patron's first question. Patrons
may not clearly express real information needs or may be limited by misconceptions about
libraries. Reference services can be divided into two ways or two modes, either in person or
virtual references (also known as digital reference). In person, it means that user directly
interacts face to face with reference librarian, in the other hand, virtual reference service is
conducted online. Virtual reference service nowadays becomes a famous way for student in
communication technology (ICT) implementation success. Therefore there is a need to measure
user satisfaction of Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) website. MMD is govern
under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and has been commence its
operation since 1820 in Singapore. Until now the department are strive their best effort to issue
timely and accurate weather and meteorological information to public. The research sample was
48 students from 3 different faculties in University Putra Malaysia. The data were analyzed with
Rasch Multi-dimensional Models for Measurement (RUMM) software.
access to mobile Online Public Catalog (OPAC) is in high demand. Forrester Research
estimates that there are about a billion computers in the world as mobile devices continue to
proliferate and become more tightly integrated with our daily activities (Bowman & Willis,
2011). A number of libraries have begun deploying customized mobile web portals and
applications to promote accessibility for patrons a search for a book and use existing library
services. According to Mills (2009), staff at Cambridge University Library have observed
customers using their camera phones to take pictures of the catalogue results screen, rather
than noting catalogue search results on a piece of paper. 50% of respondents at both
universities said they take photos of signs, books, etc to save information for later reference.
In addition 55% of total respondents were in favour of being able to access the library
catalogue from a mobile phone (Mills, 2009). Therefore, this paper will discuss on an attempt
to develop a mobile OPAC for patrons based on KOHA Open Source Integrated Library
System. The mobile OPAC offers a great new way to find items and prepared library for future
requirements, today.