24-hour room offers comfort for continuous learning

The 24-hour room at the UMP Library is the most popular area among the UMP students. 

The Library has received many suggestions to upgrade this room for users, especially during the study week and final exam. 

For that, the Library has successfully requested that the space be immediately upgraded in line with current developments either at the Pekan or Gambang campuses. 

The latest room in Pekan had been completed at the end of 2019. This room was fully worked to provide comfort for learning activities. 

The former 24-hour room that could accommodate up to 30 users can now accommodate 162 people at a time. 

This upgrade is also reflected in the selection of special furniture and the addition of reading tables and chairs.

To provide a quiet and conducive learning environment, carpets were also installed throughout the room.  

For single users, carrel facilities are also available. To complement the existing facilities, the addition of electrical sockets was also done by the ratio of one user to one electrical socket. 

The 24-h room also provides a light cafe space. Students can study while enjoying their favourite drinks. 

In addition, the Library is in the process of providing space for business kiosks among UMP students. 

It can indirectly foster income generation and entrepreneurial activities among students.

To add value to the 24-h room, this room is equipped with a semi-glass wall that students can use as a whiteboard. 

Students are now free to draw diagrams or formulas on the glass wall to assist their learning process. 

When students want to get rest, sofas are also sufficiently available to relax and recharge.  They can also study or discuss more casually.

This room operates 24 hours for students to study and do activities. 

This room is equipped with WiFi facilities to surf the internet and a collection of digital materials. 

Students can also enjoy a self-lighting and air conditioning system that allows students to operate lighting and air conditioning control switches based on the area they occupy. 

To ensure the safety and security of students, a CCTV security system is available in this room. 

Besides that, monitoring and patrol by UMP Security to the 24-h room can guarantee students’ safety. 

The lake view from this space is also peaceful.

Hopefully, the facilities provided by the UMP Library can be utilised and provide space for students’ activities to produce the best quality users.

By: Iswan Akim Ismail, UMP Library

Translation by: Dr. Rozaimi Abu Samah, Engineering College/Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology