University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) has more than 200,000 book collections spread across four large libraries. The Central Library is located on Campus III and consists of three floors. Other libraries are located in UMM Campus II, Postgraduate at GKB 4 Campus III, and AR Fachruddin Mosque at UMM Campus III. The central library is facilitated by several corners. Those are Muhammadiyah Corner, Mandiri Corner, Jakob Oetama Corner, America Corner, China Corner, Thailand Corner, India Corner to Aussie Corner.

UMM Library is also provided with Library Automation Service (LASer). This Automatic Application System makes it easy for users to quickly search for library materials or information owned by UMM libraries using the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

In 2019 the UMM Library maintained an A grade after being accredited by National Library Of Indonesia with certificate number 0011 O/LAP.PT/XI.2019. And the UMM library also became the favourite library at the 2020 Java East Academic Librarian Awards in 2020. This achievement relates to any innovations that were applied. One of them is developing myUMM Library as one gate online library services in the era of distance education. This innovation aims to make it easier for students and lecturers to access books and literacy during this COVID 19 outbreaks.

HISTORY

UMM Library was established in 1964 and was managed thoughtfully to meet the standard of modern university libraries in 1986. Initially, there were two libraries owned by UMM, one located in Jl. Bandung No. 1 (Campus I Library) and another one, the central library, located in Jl. Bendungan Sutami 188 A (Campus II Library). In August 1993, the central library relocated to Campus III (the integrated campus) in Jl. Raya Tlogomas KM 8 Tegalgondo. Since then, the Campus III Library has been known as the UMM Central Library. It has three floors and a building area of 5100m2. Meanwhile, the Campus I Library has become the Postgraduate Library, and the Campus II Library has functioned to collect books from the field of medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. In early 1998, the religion collection (class. 200), which was initially placed in the central library, was relocated to AR Fachruddin Mosque to support the Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies programs. 

Since its first establishment, UMM Library has undergone several director restructurations. Below is the list of directors of UMM Library since its first establishment:

1. Drs. Ikhsan Anshori, M.Pd.
2. Drs. Muslech, M.Si.
3. Wahjoe Dwiprijono, S.Sos. (1987-2000)
4. HM. Mansyur, M.M. (2000-2003)
5. Sobari, S.E., M.M. (2003-2008)
6. Dr. Erny Ishartati (2008-2010)
7. Prof. Dr. Dyah Roeswitawati, MS. (2010 - 2017)
8. Dr. Asep Nurjaman, M.Si ( 2018 - Until Now )

The new paradigm of the library, which encompasses information and communication technology, has been introduced to the development of the UMM Library. The management has started restructuring, revitalization, and reorganization. In the middle of 2002, the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of UMM Library & Information began to improve its quality of service by implementing a new Library Automation Services (LASer) system. It was made and developed by UMM's Muhammadiyah Digital Library Research Group (MDLRG).

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

Become a leading library in implementing higher education that excels in science, technology, arts, faith, and piety to uphold the scientific and Islamic discourses.

Mission

Become the primary facilitator of Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang in the preservation, access, and application of information to support teaching and learning activities, research, and community service by:

1. Providing source of information regarding science, technology, social, and arts
2. Providing source of Islamic and Muhammadiyah studies
3. Providing scientific information service that can expand the activity of teaching, learning, and research
4. Developing information utilization for students, lecturers, alumni, and society to support the concept of lifelong learning
5. Developing information networks with national and international universities
6. Developing a digital library system to manage and preserve knowledge

OBJECTIVES

1. Providing printed and digital information based on the need of the visitors and managing the collection of local contents
2. Providing a standardized prime service
3. Providing an integrated and dynamic system of library automation
4. Developing the competence and professionality of the librarians
5. Fulfilling the national standard for library
6. Collaborating with other parties for the development of the library

TASKS AND FUNCTIONS

1. Supporting the implementation of Tri Dharma (the Three Teachings) of Higher Education
2. Collecting, processing, producing, and providing information service
3. Supporting the system of information networks with national and international universities
4. Functioning as a place to preserve science and technology
5. Collecting, processing, and providing extensive information service to support the activities of teaching, learning, research, and community service with Islamic and Muhammadiyah values.