The Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Library Information Literacy Module is a structured program designed to equip students, researchers, and lifelong learners with essential skills to navigate today’s vast landscape of information. Rooted in the long-standing traditions of scholarship and academic integrity, the module emphasises the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and ethically use information in both print and digital environments.

Developed as part of UiTM Library’s mission to support teaching, learning, and research excellence, the module provides a step-by-step foundation in:

  • Understanding library resources and services
  • Searching effectively using catalogues, databases, and online tools
  • Evaluating the credibility and relevance of information sources
  • Applying proper citation and referencing practices
  • Developing critical thinking in information use

While firmly upholding traditional academic values such as accuracy, integrity, and respect for intellectual property, the module also responds to the evolving demands of the digital age. It prepares students not only to succeed in their studies but also to adapt as responsible information consumers and contributors in a global knowledge society.

The UiTM Library Information Literacy Module stands as both a guide and a bridge—connecting the wisdom of traditional scholarship with the opportunities of modern information technology.

Information Literacy Skills

The Information Literacy Skills module is a structured program developed by UiTM Library to equip students with the essential competencies for effective information use. The module introduces learners to the fundamentals of identifying information needs, locating reliable resources, evaluating sources critically, and applying information ethically in academic and professional contexts.

Online Database: Explore on Searching Techniques

The Online Database: Explore Searching Techniques module is designed to help students and researchers make the most of UiTM Library’s subscribed databases. This module introduces effective strategies for retrieving high-quality academic resources, including journal articles, conference papers, e-books, and other scholarly materials.

Participants will learn how to construct precise search queries using keywords, Boolean operators, truncation, and phrase searching, as well as how to refine results through filters and advanced search options. The module also emphasises evaluating retrieved sources for relevance and credibility, ensuring that users can confidently apply information to their academic work.

Mendeley: Effective Citation Management

UiTM Library offers a dedicated self-learning guide on Mendeley, a free reference management tool that supports students, researchers, and academics in organizing their research effectively. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Mendeley, create and manage a personal library of references, insert citations, and generate bibliographies with ease.