Salam Sejahtera dan Salam UNIMAS Ku Sayang,
Greeting from CAIS!

CAIS has compiled a set of modules designed to fulfill the requirement of the following UNIMAS community:
New students Undergraduates Postgraduates Academic staffs Research Assistants

Its objectives are:
1. To introduce the services, collections and facilities to CAIS users.
2. To assist users in identifying the services and resources to satisfy their information needs
3. To guide users in conducting research and searching skills for library resources
4. To assist users in using specific databases effectively
5. To assist users in their teaching and research

The modules are as follows:
1. Introduction to CAIS
This module is designed for the new students and staff. It provides information on library facilities, services, opening hours and the rules and regulations as well as creating awareness of services and facilities (1 hour)

2. CAIS Web OPAC
This module is designed to help users understands the Web OPAC as a tool for searching the collection. Users will be taught on how to perform simple as well as advance search. This module is offered to new students and academic staff. (1 hour)

3. Finding Information for Academic Writing
This module provides the basic steps in conducting research. Users will be guided on identifying information sources available for academic writing and performing information searches using electronic resources effectively. This module is offered to undergraduates and postgraduate, research assistant as well as academic staff. (1 ½ hour- 2 hours)

4. Finding Information on the Web
This module helps guide students on identifying websites that can be used for academic writing. They will also be taught on how to evaluate information contained within websites using the five evaluation criteria. This module is offered to undergraduates.
(1 ½ hour)

5. Citing References
This module guide students on how to cite references in their academic writing and understand the concept of acknowledging other people’s ideas/findings. This module is offered to undergraduate, postgraduate and academic staff. (2 hours)

6. Plagiarism
This module helps students understand what is perceived as plagiarism and how to avoid plagiarism. (1 hour- 1 ½ hour)


**To register for the classes please email references@cais.unimas.my or just go to the Reference Counter located at Level 1, CAIS Building. Please indicate the desired module and register at least 3 days in advance to allow us to prepare for class materials.

Reference and Information
Services Division
reference@cais.unimas.my
Tel: 082583835/3923/3924

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