Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Ranita Hisham Shunmugam is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya. Prior to joining academia in December 2023, she served for over 15 years as a Senior Librarian at the Universiti Malaya Library, where she was primarily attached to the Medical Library. During this period, she was actively involved in professional service and currently serves as an Academic Advisor to the Medical Librarian Group (MLG) under the Librarians Association of Malaysia, supporting professional development and strengthening regional collaborations, particularly within Southeast Asia.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science and a Master’s in Information Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA, and obtained her PhD from the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya in 2019. Her doctoral research examined the perspectives and experiences of primary care physicians regarding evidence-based medicine (EBM) in Malaysia, contributing new insights into the role of librarians in supporting clinical decision-making and research practices.
She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and student supervision within the Library and Information Science programme. She contributes to curriculum development and delivers courses related to digital repositories, information literacy, and evaluation of library and information services. She also supervises postgraduate research projects, particularly in digital libraries, health information services, and user behaviour.
She has published in reputable journals and collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams across Malaysia and internationally. Trained in advanced literature searching and systematic review methodologies, she regularly conducts workshops and provides consultation on systematic review strategies for students, clinicians, and researchers. Her current research interests include evidence-based healthcare information services, medical librarianship, digital repositories, information literacy, user experience in libraries, and the evolving role of libraries in supporting research and knowledge dissemination.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Ph.D, (Applying Evidence Based Medicine)Universiti Malaya (um)
- B.SC. (HONS) INFORMATION STUDIES (LIB. & INFO. MGT), (Information Management)Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- DIP. IN INFO. MGT (UiTM) 2006, (Information Management)Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Task Force Member01 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- Committee Members03 Sep 2024 - 03 Sep 2026 (Department)
- Committee Members08 Feb 2024 - 07 Feb 2026 (Library, Library)
- Programme Coordinator25 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
- Project Member02 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2024 (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- Committee Members06 Aug 2024 - 06 Nov 2024 (University Malaya)
- Curriculum Review05 Feb 2024 - 22 Jul 2024 (Department)
- Project Member29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024 (Department)
- Project Member07 Jun 2024 - 07 Jun 2024 (Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
- Project Member30 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2024 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
MEMBERSHIPS
- AHLI TETAP (AKADEMIK) JAWATANKUASA KUMPULAN TETAP PERPUSTAKAAN PERUBATAN, PERSATUAN PUSTAKAWAN MALAYSIA (PPM) SESI 2024-2026, COMMITTEE MEMBER2024 to 2026 (National)
- LEMBAGA PENGARANG BULETIN KEKAL ABADI, EDITORIAL BOARD2023 to 2026 (University)
- SETIAUSAHA, KUMPULAN TETAP PERPUSTAKAAN PERUBATAN, PERSATUAN PUSTAKAWAN MALAYSIA (PPM), SECRETARY2020 to 2024 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Certificate of Excellent Service2023, Universiti Malaya
- Excellence Service Award2022, Universiti Malaya
- Certificate of Excellent Service2020, Universiti Malaya
- Certificate of Excellent Service2018, Universiti Malaya
- Certificate of Excellent Service2013, Universiti Malaya
- Certificate of Excellent Service2012, Universiti Malaya
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Goh, Liang Chye; Chin, Ein Wan; Tan, Benjamin Kye Jyn; Gao, Esther Yanxin; Goh, Sheron Sir Loon; Hisham Shunmugam, Ranita; Kulasegarah, Jeyanthi; Abu Bakar, Mohd Zulkiflee; Toh, Song Tar (2025). Impact of surgical intervention on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and body-mass index: a scoping review, POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. . doi:10.1080/00325481.2025.2506981
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Salazar, Jaime Jimenez; Mirza, Fatim Tahirah; Uzzaman, Md Nazim; Shunmugam, Ranita Hisham; Shazana, Nik Zawani; Pinnock, Hilary; Hirani, Nikhil; Rabinovich, Roberto A. (2025). Characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs and their effects on exercise capacity and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with interstitial lung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis, RESPIRATORY MEDICINE. 237. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107936
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Zaki, Nur Farhana Mohamed; Farzana, Aresya; Yuen, Choo Wan; Awang, Halimah; Thangiah, Nithiah; Hisham, Ranita; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Mydin, Fadzilah Hanum Mohd (2025). Scoping the Conceptualizations of Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Perspective From Older Adults, ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. . doi:10.1177/10105395251362559
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Jimenez, Jaime; Tahirah, Fatim; Uzzaman, Nazim; Hisham, Ranita; Zawani, Nik; Pinnock, Hilary; Hirani, Nikhil; Rabinovich, Roberto (2023). Characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes and their effects on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with interstitial lung diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis, EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL. 62. doi:10.1183/13993003.congress-2023.PA4990
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Leong, Sook Sam; Jalalonmuhali, Maisarah; Nazri, Mohammad; Ng, Kwan Hoong; Vijayananthan, Anushya; Hisham, Ranitha; Wong, Jeannie Hsiu Ding (2023). Ultrasound shear wave elastography for the evaluation of renal pathological changes in adult patients, BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY. 96(1144). doi:10.1259/bjr.20220288
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See, Mee -Hoong; Yip, Kah -Chun; Teh, Mei -Sze; Teoh, Li-Ying; Lai, Lee-Lee; Wong, Lai -Kuan; Shunmugam, Ranita Hisham; Ong, Teng -Aik; Ng, Kwan -Hoong (2023). Classification and assessment techniques of breast ptosis: A systematic review, JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY. 83, 380-395. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.003
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Maidin, Farah Norizwani Mohamad; Chui, Ping Lei; Che, Chong Chin; Lai, Lee Lee; Hisham, Ranita (2022). Perceived information literacy among undergraduate medical students at a Malaysian public university, MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE. 27(3), 129-143. doi:10.22452/mjlis.vol27no3.6
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Uzzaman, Md. Nazim; Agarwal, Dhiraj; Chan, Soo Chin; Engkasan, Julia Patrick; Habib, G. M. Monsur; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Jackson, Tracy; Jebaraj, Paul; Khoo, Ee Ming; Mirza, Fatim Tahirah; Pinnock, Hilary; Shunmugam, Ranita Hisham; Rabinovich, Roberto A. (2022). Effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation: systematic review and meta-analysis, EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW. 31(165). doi:10.1183/16000617.0076-2022
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Ching, Siew Mooi; Ng, Kar Yean; Lee, Kai Wei; Yee, Anne; Lim, Poh Ying; Ranita, Hisham; Devaraj, Navin Kumar; Ooi, Pei Boon; Cheong, Ai Theng (2021). Psychological distress among healthcare providers during COVID-19 in Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis, PLOS ONE. 16(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0257983
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Mekki, S.; Hamdan, M.; Omar, S. Z.; Shunmugam, R. H. (2021). Effect of non-surgical treatments on the size of endometrioma: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis, HUMAN REPRODUCTION. 36, 58-58
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Rashid, A. A., Cheong, A. T., Hisham, R., Shamsuddin, N. H., & Roslan, D. (2021). Effectiveness of pretend medical play in improving children's health outcomes and well-being: a systematic review. Bmj Open, 11(1), 5. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041506
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Rashid, A. A., Cheong, A. T., Shamsuddin, N. H., Roslan, D., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2021). Healthcare Professionals' Views for the Content of the Teddy Bear Hospital for a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Module. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 30(4), 442-460. doi: 10.1080/10538712.2021.1890294
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Uzzaman, M. N., Chan, S. C., Shunmugam, R. H., Engkasan, J. P., Agarwal, D., Habib, G. M. M., . . . Rabinovich, R. A. (2021). Clinical effectiveness and components of Home-pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic respiratory diseases: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open, 11(10), 6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050362
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Lim, S. M. S., Wong, P. L., Sulaiman, H., Atiya, N., Shunmugam, R. H., Liew, S. M. (2019). Clinical prediction models for ESBL-Enterobacteriaceae colonization or infection: a systematic review. Journal of Hospital Infection, 102(1), 8-16. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2019.01.012
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Hisham, R., Liew, S. M., Ng, C. J. (2018). A comparison of evidence-based medicine practices between primary care physicians in rural and urban primary care settings in Malaysia: a qualitative study. Bmj Open, 8(7), 8. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018933
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Hisham, Ranita; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Liew, Su May; Lai, Pauline Siew Mei; Chia, Yook Chin; Khoo, Ee Ming; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Lee, Ping Yein; Abdullah, Khatijah Lim; Chinna, Karuthan (2018). Development and validation of the Evidence Based Medicine Questionnaire (EBMQ) to assess doctors' knowledge, practice and barriers regarding the implementation of evidence-based medicine in primary care, BMC FAMILY PRACTICE. 19. doi:10.1186/s12875-018-0779-5
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Hisham, Ranita; Liew, Su May; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Nor, Kamaliah Mohd; Osman, Iskandar Firzada; Ho, Gah Juan; Hamzah, Nurazira; Glasziou, Paul (2016). Rural Doctors' Views on and Experiences with Evidence-Based Medicine: The FrEEDoM Qualitative Study, PLOS ONE. 11(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152649
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Hisham, Ranita; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Liew, Su May; Hamzah, Nurazira; Ho, Gah Juan (2016). Why is there variation in the practice of evidence-based medicine in primary care? A qualitative study, BMJ OPEN. 6(3). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010565
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Ho, G. J., Liew, S. M., Ng, C. J., Shunmugam, R. H., Glasziou, P. (2016). Development of a Search Strategy for an Evidence Based Retrieval Service. Plos One, 11(12), 14.
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Sinnanaidu, Ram Prasad; Kumar, Vikneshwaran Chandra; Shunmugam, Ranita Hisham; Mahadeva, Sanjiv (2024). The clinical management of hepatic sarcoidosis: A systematic review, JGH OPEN. 8(6). doi:10.1002/jgh3.13076
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Mydin, Fadzilah Hanum Mohd; Mikton, Christopher; Choo, Wan Yuen; Shanmugam, Ranita Hisham; Murray, Aja; Yon, Yongjie; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Beaulieu, Marie; Phelan, Amanda (2023). PROTOCOL: Psychometric properties of instruments for measuring elder abuse and neglect in community and institutional settings: A systematic review, CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS. 19(3). doi:10.1002/cl2.1342
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Salazar J.J., Mirza F.T., Uzzaman M.N., Shunmugam R.H., Shazana N.Z., Pinnock H., Hirani N., Rabinovich R.A. (2025). Characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs and their effects on exercise capacity and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with interstitial lung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Respiratory Medicine. 237. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107936
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Nurfarawahidah B., Hamzah, M. F., Che Jaafar, C. R., W. Shunmugam, R. H., & Zilah,A. F. (2024). Citizen science engagement: Insights from the 'Bridging Worlds' initiative on libraries as connectors.Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED),9 (66), 919–929.
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Nurfarawahidah B., Hamzah, M. F., C. R., W. Shunmugam, R. H., & Zilah,A. F. (2024). Citizen science engagement: Insights from the 'Bridging Worlds' initiative on libraries as connectors. Journal Economics and Development (JISED),9 (66), 919–929.
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Rashid, A., Theng, C., Shanmugam, R., Shamsuddin, N., & Roslan, D. (2021). Healthcare Practitioner’s Views on the Teddy Bear Hospital (TBH) by IMACATS in Malaysia. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 5, S18. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v5i0.309
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Rafie, S. K., Abu, R., & Hisham, R. (2020). Rural Library Sustainability Development: A Case Study in Langkawi. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(12), 296–308.
Article in Proceeding
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Hamzah, Mohd Faizal; Hisham, Ranita (2011). KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION IN MALAYSIA BY INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED LIBRARIANSHIP, 2011 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ICERI). , 376-382
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Hisham, Ranita; Hamzah, Mohd Faizal (2011). "PRESERVING LOCAL RESEARCH ARTICLES TO CREATE VISIBILITY AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING AMONG RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS WORLDWIDE: UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY", 2011 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ICERI). , 335-346
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Dang, X., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025, October 22–23). Enhancing AI chatbot reference services in Guangdong academic libraries: A SERVQUAL-based user evaluation and improvement framework [Conference paper]. International Transdisciplinary Research Conference (INTRAC 2025), Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Hapiz, N. H., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025). Exploring digital asset management (DAM) for film collections in the Malaysian state libraries. In N. E. Che Nasir, R. H. Shunmugam, I. Ibrahim, M. I. Ismail, R. Ahmad, R. Che Jaafar, N. A. Azmi, N. M. Razlan, & S. A. Ismail (Eds.), Inclusive knowledge: Bridging divide, empowering all: Proceedings of the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIX), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 16–19 June 2025 (pp. 1319–1339). Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia. https://ppm55.my/ppmgallery/ConsalXIX_e-Proceeding.pdf
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Hisham Shunmugam, R., Saupi Udin, Z., Abdullah, N., Fauzi, A., Saleh, S.H. (2026). Planning the Development of Malaysia’s National Knowledge Infrastructure: A Practical Case Study. In: Oh, S., Doucet, A., Buranarach, M., Buenrostro-Cabbab, I., Liu, Y., Olgado, B.S. (eds) Intelligence and Equity: Shaping the Future of Knowledge. ICADL 2025. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 16242. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-4861-3_24
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Hou Jiamin, Ranita Hisham Shunmugam. Librarians’ Awareness and Training Needs for Barrier-Free Services: A Case Study of Malaysian Public Libraries
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Li, J., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025, October 22–23). Current trends and practices of information literacy programmes in Malaysian university medical libraries [Conference paper]. International Transdisciplinary Research Conference (INTRAC 2025), Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Lian, W., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025, October 22–23). Evaluating information literacy programs in public libraries: A case study of Shenzhen Library [Conference paper]. International Transdisciplinary Research Conference (INTRAC 2025), Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Tang, K., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025, October 22–23). Exploring digital reading barriers for older adults in Chinese public libraries [Conference paper]. International Transdisciplinary Research Conference (INTRAC 2025), Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Zhao Yiyao, Ranita Hisham Shunmugam. INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND CURRENT ASSESSMENT FOR PROMOTING PARENT- CHILD READING IN CHINA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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aleh, S. H., Abdullah, N., & Shunmugam, R. H. (2025, October 22–23). Conceptual framework for evaluating user experience in AI-powered library services [Conference paper]. International Transdisciplinary Research Conference (INTRAC 2025), Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Mohd Faizal Hamzah, Ranita Hisham, Ron Ely Julian, Khalilah Abd Hafiz & Zawawi Tiyunin. (2024). Enhancing the performance of Malaysian library websites: A comprehensive analysis of web load performance. International Conference on Education and E-Learning. November 23-25, 2024 Tokyo, Japan
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R. Hisham Shunmugam, Z. Saupi Udin, M.F. Hamzah, A. Michael, M.S. Abu Kassim (2022) HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANS’ TRAINING ON EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE AMID THE RECENT PANDEMIC, ICERI2022 Proceedings, p. 7873.
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Z. Saupi Udin, R. Hisham (2022) ENGAGING STUDENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC: THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA LIBRARY EXPERIENCE, ICERI2022 Proceedings, pp. 7116-7123.
Other Publications
- Che Nasir, N. E., Shunmugam, R. H., Ibrahim, I., Ismail, M. I., Ahmad, R., Che Jaafar, R., Azmi, N. A., Razlan, N. M., & Ismail, S. A. (Eds.). (2025). Inclusive knowledge: Bridging divide, empowering all: Proceedings of the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIX), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 16–19 June 2025 [E-proceedings]. Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia. https://ppm55.my/ppmgallery/ConsalXIX_e-Proceeding.pdf - Unpublished Writting Works
- Chew, W. Z., Liew, S. M., Engkasan, J. P., Hairi, N. N., Ng, K. T., CL, T., Shunmugam, R. H., Yuen, C. W., & Ng, C. J. (2023). Developing A Clinical Evidence Retrieval Service in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Medical Students, 11(2), 154–157. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2023.1905 - Review
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Evidence-Based Medicine Searching Skills (Evidence-Based Medicine Searching Skills)
- Systematic Reviews (Systematic Reviews)
- Health Sciences Librarianship (Health Sciences Librarianship)
- Academic Librarianship (Academic Librarianship)
- Information Literacy (Information Literacy)
- Information Knowledge & Services (Information Knowledge & Services)
- User Needs & Information Seeking Behaviour (User Needs & Information Seeking Behaviour)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2024) Panel of Assessors for Proposal Defence Seminar Presentation On 20 November 2024, University, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Perceptions On Human Resource Management Practices Among Public Library Employees: Special References to The Eastern Province, Sri Lanka,", University, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Mlis Research Project Aqc7018: Li Yong Project Title: Enhancing User Engagement and Service Quality Through Social Media: a Case Study of The Universiti Malaya Library, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Panel of Assessors for Proposal Defence Seminar Presentation On 12.07.2024, University, (Reviewer)
- (2024) A Systematic Review of Self-regulation Measures in Children: Exploring Characteristics and Psychometric Properties, International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Mlis Research Project Aqc7018: Wang Xiliule - Project Title: a Comparative Study of Library Reading Promotion Strategies by Academic Libraries: The Case of Malaysia and China, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Mlis Research Project Aqc7018: Yu Fangsu Project Title: Quantitative Evaluation of Content Strategies: a Study of Universiti Malaya Library's Facebook Presence, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Mlis Research Project Aqc7018: Wang Lu Knowledge Transfer Evaluation On Online Education Services in Universiti Malaya Library, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Panel of Assessors for Proposal Defence Seminar Presentation On 09.01.2024, University, (Reviewer)
- (2024) "i Need Information! Transitioning to First-time Motherhood for The Visually Impaired", University, (Reviewer)
TEACHING
Microcredential
- (2026) Information Literacy: Skills for Researchers, https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/information-literacy-skills-for-researcher
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Persidangan Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (consal) Xix 2025, (16 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025) (National)
- Speaker for Online Workshop On Literature Search, (02 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2024) (University)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Rundingan Harga Bagi Pembaharuan Langganan Sumber Maklumat Elektronik Dalam Talian Ebsco Discovery Service (eds) Bagi Tempoh 3 Tahun (1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dis 2027), (26 Sep 2024 - 26 Sep 2024) (University)
- Ahli Mesyuarat Perolehan Migrasi Data Perpustakaan Daripada Symphony Saas Kepada Sistem Baharu Perpustakaan, (06 Aug 2024 - 06 Aug 2024) (University)
- Panel Penceramah Ke Program Knowledge Fest: Read, Explore, Collaborate: Forum Bersama Alumni: Stereotaip Seorang Pustakawan, (05 Jun 2024 - 05 Jun 2024) (University)
- Speaker for The Talk Entitled "knowledge Professionals" At The International Bookfair Kuala Lumpur 2024, (29 May 2024 - 29 May 2024) (National)
- Penceramah "introduction to Clinical Practice", (29 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024) (National)
- Organizing Committee and The Emcee for The Talk On Empowering Librarians in Supporting Citizen Science Movement, (19 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2024) (National)