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INFOLAN TERMINAL

The INFOLAN terminal provides general online access to the collection of materials in UTM Library. It was used by staff and students to search for materials in UTM Library from 1991 to 2000 after the use of the BERLIAN system in 1987-1990. Material searches use keywords for the main source of searches based on the title, author, subject, and material call number. INFOLAN utilises Dynix Automated Library system which contains five main modules namely Acquisition, Cataloging, Serial, Circulation and Online Public Catalog used by the library staff to meet the needs of the main work processes at the time. UTM Library INFOLAN system was launched by Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ismail on April 16, 1992.

THE CHANCELLOR’S ROBE

This robe which was worn by the first, second and third Chancellors of UTM during the convocation ceremonies from the year 1979 until 1987 was made of songket cloth. It is red in colour and embroidered with gold thread. The pattern was set in the form of geometric diagrams to symbolise technology in addition to using the original pattern of songket fabric. While the “Cut Wajek” & “Pucuk Rebong” patterns were chosen as the basic pattern.

THE CHANCELLOR’S CHAIR

The first UTM Chancellor’s Chair was used during the UTM convocation ceremonies from the year 1977 until 2009.

‘MEJA KERIS KUASA’

The ‘Meja Keris Kuasa’ was officially used in 1977 until 2000. It was used to place the ‘Keris Ganja Seiras Melela’ during the UTM convocation ceremonies at the Sultan Iskandar Hall.

THE 43rd UTM CONVOCATION CEREMONY STAGE BACKGROUND

The background of the 43rd UTM Convocation Ceremony stage was unveiled in 2009. The background was based on wood adorned with carvings in Jawi script. The Jawi script was used to symbolise the early Malays high level of knowledge tradition which should be preserved for generations to come.