This is our Self Check Out Machine located on Level 3, PSZ Skudai

Self check-out Machine is the facility provided by the library to our clients for easy of checking -out books without queuing at the Circulation Counter. The self check-out machines are user-friendly with graphical user interface. We hope that the machines will be faster at checking out books, and our clients will not have to wait in a long queue. Clients can also renew their loan period, provided that the maximum number of renewals is not exceeded, and the book is not on hold. This way, we hope to give a better service to our valued clients. You can check-out books by carefully following the instruction displayed on the screen.

If you prefer written instructions, you can follow the following instructions:

1.    Remove the metal clip from your matric card to avoid error.

2.    Put your matric card in the shallow depression with the barcode to the right. (Note : Leave your matric card there until you have finished your transaction).

3.    Open the book cover so that the front cover is against the back wall, and the book barcode is visible. Slide the book to the right, and let it stay there for a few seconds for the bar code reader to read the barcode and for the machine to confirm your loan.

4.    Remove the book when you are instructed to do so.

5.    Repeat Steps 3 and 4 if you want to check-out two or more books.

6.    When you are finished, remove your patron barcode, and take your printed date due slip.

-    Do not place sensitive magnetic materials, such as computer diskets, on the deck.

-    Some items, for example, books with very wide covers may not be checked-out by the machine. Go to the check-in/check-out counter to borrow such books.

-    If the system does not allow you to check-out any item, please proceed to the manual check-out counter. There are a lot of reasons why you cannot check-out any item, for example, you have borrowed the maximum number of items allowed, the item is on hold, or you have outstanding fines.

-     You can also renew your loan period by using the self check-out machine, provided that it is not yet overdue, and you haven't exceeded the number of renewals.

-     You cannot renew any item that is on hold, that is, the book is reserved by another patron.

-     You cannot check-in items using the machine. You have to check-in borrowed items at the manual check-in counter.

-     You cannot check-out any item if you get this message: "PURF record exists for this patron". What the message means is that you have outstanding fines.

-     You are responsible for returning the items that you check-out on or before the due date to avoid any fines.

-      Consult the counter staff if you have any problems.

If you have any suggestions or comments, such as the format of the slip, do drop us a line. You can send an e-mail to mfuad@mel.psz.utm.my (PSZ Skudai) or poziah@mel.psz.utm.my / poziah@utmkl.utm.my  (PSZ KL) or leave a note, or you can inform any library staff in person. Of course, a written note is more credible than words of mouth from a third party.

Last updated : 25/9/03 by fiza@mel.psz.utm.my