Department of Library and Information Science, UM - Universiti Malaya

17/06/2026

Assalamualaikum w.b.t. dan Selamat Sejahtera

Jabatan Sains Perpustakaan dan Maklumat 

ingin mengucapkan Salam Ma'al Hijrah 1448H

Semoga tahun baru ini membawa rahmat dan kebahagiaan kepada kita semua.

17/06/2026

Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Noorhidawati Abdullah!

The Department of Library & Information Science, Universiti Malaya extends our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Noorhidawati Abdullah on her appointment as Deputy Executive Director, UM Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed).

This appointment is a well-deserved recognition of her expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to academia, research, and university leadership.

We at DLIS are incredibly proud of this achievement. We’re confident that her experience and vision will continue to elevate Universiti Malaya, especially in strengthening lifelong learning, community development, and creating meaningful national impact.

From all of us at DLIS and the Faculty, we pray for her continued success, strength, and wisdom as she takes on this new responsibility.

Congratulations and best wishes on this new chapter, Prof! 💙

10/06/2026

Good Luck, LIS Postgraduate Stars! 🌟📚

All the best to our Department of Library & Information Science postgraduate students presenting at the 2nd International Transdisciplinary Research Conference 2026 (INTRAC 2026)!

Date: 10–11 June 2026
Venue: Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya
Theme: Connecting Research in the Digital Era

We are proud of your hard work and passion as you showcase your research through poster presentations at UM iFEST 2026. May your ideas spark meaningful conversations and your findings inspire transdisciplinary impact!

Go forth, present with confidence, and make LISUM proud! 💪✨

LibraryAndInformationScience GoodLuck ConnectingResearch

06/06/2026

Selamat Hari Pustakawan Malaysia 2026 📚🇲🇾
Happy Malaysia Librarians Day 2026

6 Jun 2026, Jabatan Sains Perpustakaan dan Maklumat, Universiti Malaya merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua pustakawan, guru perpustakaan & media (GPM), serta petugas perpustakaan di seluruh negara.

Terima kasih atas dedikasi dan komitmen anda dalam menyebarkan ilmu, membudayakan membaca, serta memacu kemajuan negara melalui perpustakaan.

PERPUSTAKAAN MEMACU KEMAJUAN NEGARA

On 6 June 2026, the Department of Library and Information Science, Universiti Malaya, extends our heartfelt gratitude to all librarians, library & media teachers (GPM), and library personnel nationwide.

Thank you for your dedication in sharing knowledge, nurturing a reading culture, and driving national progress through libraries.

Terima kasih atas jasa anda. You make libraries matter! 💙

16/05/2026

Tahniah & Syabas kepada Fakulti Sains Maklumat, FSM - Media Rasmi, UiTM! 🎓🎉

Jabatan Sains Perpustakaan dan Maklumat, Universiti Malaya mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Fakulti Sains Maklumat, UiTM atas kejayaan melahirkan 687 graduan sempena Istiadat Konvokesyen UiTM Ke-104.

Pencapaian ini membuktikan kekuatan dan komitmen komuniti Sains Maklumat di Malaysia dalam melahirkan graduan yang berilmu, berintegriti dan bersedia menyumbang kepada masyarakat. Kami berbangga melihat bidang kita terus berkembang dan memberi impak! 💪📚

Pssstt... 😄

Kepada graduan FSM yang dah puas konvo tu nanti dan nak cari tempat untuk "upgrade" ilmu… pintu Jabatan Sains Perpustakaan dan Maklumat UM sentiasa terbuka luas tau! Program Master dan PhD kami sedia menanti. Datanglah singgah, jangan segan silu. Nanti rindu nak "study", ada la kawan 😜

Setinggi-tinggi ucapan tahniah dan syabas kepada seramai 𝟑𝟑𝟒 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭 (𝐅𝐒𝐌) sempena 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐲𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐢𝐓𝐌 𝐊𝐞-𝟏𝟎𝟒.

Kejayaan yang diraikan pada hari ini merupakan manifestasi dedikasi, ketekunan dan semangat juang yang telah dicurahkan sepanjang menempuh perjalanan akademik di universiti. Di sebalik setiap pencapaian ini tersimpan pelbagai pengorbanan, cabaran dan usaha berterusan yang akhirnya membuahkan kejayaan yang membanggakan.

Semoga para graduan FSM terus melakar kecemerlangan dalam apa jua bidang yang diceburi, berbakti kepada masyarakat serta menjadi graduan yang berilmu, berintegriti, dan kompeten dalam dunia profesional.

𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐢!

08/04/2026

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 10th International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society 2026 (ICoLIS 2026), which will be held on 21st - 23rd October 2026 at Resorts World Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. The conference aims to bring together Library & Information Science (LIS) professionals to share new ideas and application experiences face to face, establish business or research relations, and find global partners for future collaboration. The objectives are:

🔹To discuss various research issues and best practices related to libraries, information, and society;

🔹To provide a platform for academics, professionals, industry players, researchers, and students to share and exchange experiences, knowledge, and perspectives; and

🔹To facilitate interaction and foster networking and collaboration among academics, professionals, industry players, researchers, and students.

For more information about the conference, please visit https://umevent.um.edu.my/ICOLIS2026 or reach out to the organising committee at [email protected] . Please find enclosed the poster and brochure for additional details about the Conference and Call for Papers (CFP).

Kindly follow us for the latest updates and details:

🔗 Teaser video: https://fb.watch/E8opflGY_R/

🔗 Conference page: https://www.facebook.com/ICOLIS2023

🔗 Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/resorts-world-langkawi/10th-international-conference-on-libraries-information-and-society-2026-icolis-2/1656750755304908/

🔗 Past Conferences: https://umlib.um.edu.my/international-conference-on-libraries-information-and-society

We look forward to your participation and to welcoming you to Langkawi for this enriching professional exchange. Thank you!


 

19/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Eid Mubarak!

Dari kami di Jabatan Sains Perpustakaan dan Maklumat, Universiti Malaya, kami mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri kepada semua yang meraikannya.

May your hearts be filled with love, forgiveness, and joy this festive season.

Maaf Zahir dan Batin.
Wishing you a blessed Eid and a wonderful celebration with loved ones.

17/03/2026

Closing Ceremony of Summer Enrichment Program 🎉

13 March 2026, we bid farewell to our dear friends from Zhengzhou University at the Closing Ceremony of the Summer Enrichment Program! 💕

The ceremony took place at Dataran Sastera, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, and was a heartwarming celebration of the 13 students' remarkable journey with us from 5th Jan to 25th Mar 2026.

They explored various topics, including Information context and perspectives, Library for Society, AI for academic research, and more! They also got to experience our culture and academic environment through exciting excursions to UM's cultural museum, University Malaya Art Gallery, UM Main library, and Rimba Ilmu.

We're grateful for their presence and enthusiasm, which made our Department of Library and Information Science truly come alive! We'll miss them dearly, but wish them all the best for their future endeavors!

05/03/2026

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ali Fauzi Ahmad Khan, on your appointment as Head of Library and Information Science Department (2 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028)! 🎉

Wishing you all the best in your new role. May your leadership inspire and drive excellence!

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19/02/2026

✨ Salam Ramadan 1447H ✨

Alhamdulillah, kita dipertemukan lagi dengan bulan yang penuh keberkatan, kedamaian dan rahmat. Moga ibadah kita tahun ini menjadi lebih bermakna dan diberi ganjaran yang berlipat kali ganda.

Semoga Ramadan membawa ketenangan jiwa, memperkukuh hubungan sesama manusia, serta mendekatkan kita kepada Allah SWT.
اللهم بلغنا رمضان -
Ya Allah, sampaikanlah kami ke bulan Ramadan.

Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadan Al-Mubarak. 🌙
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✨ Blessed Ramadan 1447H ✨

Alhamdulillah, we are once again granted the opportunity to welcome the holy month of blessings, peace, and mercy. May this Ramadan strengthen our faith, bring tranquility to our hearts, and draw us closer to Allah.

May every act of worship be accepted and rewarded abundantly.
Allahumma ballighna Ramadan — O Allah, allow us to reach the month of Ramadan.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. 🌙