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Welcome to UiTM Library New MOOCs Portal

by Mohd Izwan Salim -

We are excited to announce the launch of the NEW UiTM Library MOOCs Portal – your one-stop online learning hub developed by Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR) to support Education 5.0 and empower our community with essential information literacy and research skills.

🌐 Visit Now: https://mooc.library.uitm.edu.my

What’s New?

✅ Free & Open Access – Available to all students, staff, and lifelong learners.
✅ Wide Range of Courses – Topics include Knowledge Management, Citation Tools, Literature Searching, Research Repositories, and more.
✅ Micro-Credentials – Earn recognition for completed courses.
✅ User-Friendly Interface – Learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
✅ Librarian Support – Get help via chat or WhatsApp if you need guidance.

Whether you're writing your thesis, conducting research, or just exploring new knowledge areas, the UiTM Library MOOCs Portal is here to support your journey. 🚀

Start learning today and empower yourself with digital and research skills for the future!

📬 For more info or assistance, contact us at:
💬 WhatsApp: PTAR Customer Service

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Available courses

Advance Literature Search in Web of Science (WoS)

Welcome to "Advanced Literature Search in Web of Science (WoS)"

In today's fast-paced research environment, the ability to effectively search, analyze, and manage scholarly literature is more important than ever. Whether you're a student, researcher, librarian, or academic professional, mastering advanced search techniques can significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of your work.

This course is designed to guide you through the powerful features and tools available in the Web of Science (WoS) platform — one of the most comprehensive and trusted research databases in the world. Through this course, you will learn how to:

  • Develop sophisticated search strategies using Boolean operators and field tags

  • Refine and filter results to pinpoint the most relevant literature

  • Track citations, identify research trends, and analyze scholarly impact

  • Utilize WoS tools for reference management and collaboration

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to conduct high-quality, precise, and reproducible literature searches that support your academic or professional goals.

Let’s get started on your journey to becoming a proficient user of the Web of Science!

Online Database for Literature

Users will learn to access, navigate, and utilize various academic and research databases subscribed by UiTM, such as ACM Digital Library, American Chemical Society Journals (ACS), ClinikalKey, CLJ PRIME, Cochrane Library, Emerald Insight, LSEG Workspace (formerly Eikon with Datastream), IEEE Xplore, Lexis Advance Malaysia, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, UpToDate and Web of Science.

Easy Write with Microsoft Word

Welcome to Easy Write with Microsoft Word Using MZJ Information Method!

Are you ready to transform the way you write with Microsoft Word? Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who just wants to write more efficiently, this course is designed to help you unlock the full potential of Word, powered by the structured and intuitive MZJ Information Method.

In this course, you will learn how to:

  1. Organize your ideas using the MZJ framework

  2. Streamline your writing process with Word’s powerful tools

  3. Create clean, professional documents with ease

  4. Save time and reduce writing stress through structured thinking

The MZJ Information Method simplifies writing by breaking it down into manageable steps, helping you think better, write faster, and communicate more effectively.

No prior technical skills needed — just your curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Let’s make writing easier, smarter, and more enjoyable. Join us and start your journey to effortless writing today!

Information Literacy Programme

ILP Summary

Publication Ethics & Publishing Tools

This course, "Publication Ethics & Publishing Tools," is designed to provide postgraduate students and early-career researchers with a comprehensive understanding of ethical publishing practices and the tools necessary for successful research dissemination. The course covers key topics such as publication ethics principles, common ethical issues, identifying predatory journals, and practical strategies for responsible publishing. It also introduces essential tools for writing, organizing, selecting journals, and effectively promoting research. Through interactive activities, case studies, and hands-on tutorials, learners will develop the skills to navigate the academic publishing landscape with integrity and confidence.

Advance Literature Search in SCOPUS

This course, led by a skilled librarian, provides a comprehensive introduction to SCOPUS, one of the world’s largest databases for academic research. Participants will learn how to effectively navigate SCOPUS to search for scholarly articles, track citations, and analyze research trends. The course covers essential features, such as advanced search techniques, author and journal metrics, and citation analysis tools. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to use SCOPUS for research discovery, performance evaluation, and informed decision-making in academic and research settings.

Bibliometric Analysis

This course, designed and conducted by a professional librarian, offers an in-depth exploration of bibliometric tools and techniques used to evaluate and analyze academic research. Bibliometrics is the study of the quantitative aspects of academic literature, including publications, citations, and patterns of scholarly communication. Through this course, participants will gain an understanding of how bibliometric indicators can be applied to assess the impact of research, guide library services, and support academic decision-making.

The course covers:

  1. Introduction to Bibliometrics: Definitions, key concepts, and the history of bibliometric research.
  2. Types of Bibliometric Indicators: Citation counts, impact factors, h-index, and other quantitative measures.
  3. Bibliometric Databases: Overview of tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and other relevant databases.
  4. Citation Analysis: Understanding citation patterns, trends, and their role in evaluating the quality and influence of scholarly work.
  5. Research Impact Assessment: Methods for assessing the academic and societal impact of research publications.
  6. Visualization and Interpretation: Techniques for visualizing bibliometric data (e.g., networks, co-authorship maps) and interpreting results.
  7. Ethical Considerations: Discussing ethical concerns related to bibliometric analysis, such as citation manipulation and data interpretation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to use bibliometric tools to effectively assess research performance, identify key trends in academic publishing, and make informed decisions regarding research strategies and library services. This course is ideal for librarians, researchers, and academic professionals seeking to understand the role of bibliometrics in the modern scholarly landscape.

EndNote Reference Management Tool

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to EndNote, a powerful reference management software used by researchers, students, and professionals to organize and cite sources efficiently. Participants will learn how to create and manage their EndNote libraries, import references from various sources, and generate citations and bibliographies in multiple citation styles.

Key topics covered include:

  • Introduction to EndNote: Overview of features and benefits
  • Creating and Organizing a Library: Adding, editing, and managing references
  • Importing and Managing References: Direct import from databases and manual entry
  • Citing While Writing (Cite While You Write - CWYW): Integration with Microsoft Word for seamless citation insertion
  • Customizing Citation Styles: Modifying and applying different referencing styles
  • Collaboration and Cloud Features: Sharing libraries and using EndNote online
  • Troubleshooting and Best Practices: Common issues and solutions

By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in using EndNote to streamline their research workflow, ensuring accurate and efficient citation management.

Mendeley Reference Management Tool

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Mendeley, a powerful reference management tool designed to help researchers, students, and academics efficiently organize, cite, and share research papers. Participants will learn how to use Mendeley for managing bibliographies, generating citations, and collaborating with peers.

The course covers:

  • Introduction to Mendeley: Overview of its features, benefits, and applications in research.
  • Setting Up Mendeley: Installing the desktop and web versions, creating an account, and syncing data.
  • Organizing References: Importing, managing, and categorizing research papers.
  • Citing Sources: Using Mendeley’s citation plugin in Microsoft Word and other word processors.
  • Collaboration and Networking: Sharing references, creating research groups, and engaging with the Mendeley academic community.
  • Advanced Features: PDF annotation, metadata management, and integration with other research tools.

By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in using Mendeley to streamline their research workflow, improve citation accuracy, and enhance academic

Article and Literature Searching

This course aims to introduce students to search articles in online databases for literature support using several search techniques.

This course consists of 2 sections: the first is on online database selection, and the second is on the Search techniques applied to online databases.

The first section will elaborate on choosing the online database that suits student’s preferences according to their topic and subject interest.

The second section will elaborate more on search techniques that can be applied to the databases to ensure the search result is more defined, narrowed down and specific towards students’ information needs.