Overview
The Tuanku Bainun Library houses a diverse range of collections to support teaching, learning, and research at UPSI. Our collections span across various formats and subjects, from open-shelf books to rare antiquarian materials.
Print Collections
Open Shelve Collection
Books on all subjects that can be borrowed out by library members.
Reference Collection
Reference materials including encyclopaedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, and almanacs.
Red Spot Collection
Selected textbooks and reading lists recommended by faculties for quick reference.
Theses Collection
Theses written by UPSI's Master and Doctorate students.
Malaysian Education Collection
Textbooks, syllabus, reports, and exercise books related to the history and development of education in Malaysia.
Research Report Collection
Research reports written by academic staff and researchers at UPSI.
Special Collections
Antiquarian Book Collection
Priceless, old printed materials published prior to 1900 which are out of stock or out of print.
Anak Kandung Collection
Reading materials inherited from SITC, MPSI, and IPSI — historical institutional heritage.
Eminent Scholars Collection
Personal collections contributed by selected eminent scholars such as Shaharom Husain, Nazel Hashim, and Masuri S. N.
Archive Collection
Original copies of documents related to the history and development of UPSI.
Media & Periodicals
Audio-Visuals Collection
Audio-visual materials including microfilms, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes.
Journal & Magazine Collection
Local and international journals and magazines covering all subject areas.
To access any of these collections, visit the Tuanku Bainun Library or search our Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) at pustaka.upsi.edu.my. For assistance, contact the Reference Desk at +605-450 6802/6828/5313/6798.
