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Opening Hours Monday – Friday Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Sundays & Public Holidays Closed. |
Address The University of the West Indies, Global Campus. Tel: 1-758-452-3865 Ext. 39406 |
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Announcements
Join us for live online orientation
📚 Library Opening Hours for Academic year 2023/2024 Continues 📚
We would like to inform you about the updated physical library opening hours for Semester 1. Please take note of the following schedule:
📅 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
📅 Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, starting from October 2022: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
These revised hours aim to better accommodate your needs and provide you with extended access to our resources and services.
We look forward to welcoming you during our new operating hours and assisting you with your academic pursuits.
Library Orientation and Information Literacy Sessions
To enhance your experience with us, we offer local library orientation and information literacy sessions throughout the semester. Look out for group session dates and times at the beginning of each semester!
If you prefer a personalized session, we're here to help. Call us at 758 452 3865/6 ext. 39406 or WhatsApp us at 720 3365. You can also email me directly at daisy.st.rose@open.uwi.edu to arrange a one-on-one session.
These sessions are designed to familiarize both new and returning students with the resources available at The UWIGC St. Lucia Library. Here's what you can expect:
✅ A comprehensive tour of the library and its collections.
✅ Insights on loan periods, fines, and library registration.
✅ Effective utilization of online databases (UWILINC).
✅ Discovering the virtual reference service - Ask A Librarian.
✅ Techniques for internet searching and evaluating resources, and more!
Join us to gain valuable skills that will support your academic journey. We're here to help you make the most of our resources and services. Don't hesitate to reach out and schedule a session tailored just for you!
Resources
General Collection
Reference Collection
Special Collections
Bibliographies
DVDs, CDs and Films
Past Examination Papers (May also be able in the GCLIS Past Examination Paper Database)
Eresources can be found using UWIlinC. Search and discovery subscribed and free ebooks, ejournals, databases and more.
Study Spaces
The general reading / study area accommodates 30 patrons; however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic protocols implemented, the library can only accommodate 4 persons in the room at this time.
In Library Services
Borrowing
Research and reference consultations
Internet access
Computer access
- There is a limited number of computers for patron use. All patrons can use the service to log on to the World Wide Web, type papers, and conduct research. The UWI Acceptable Use Policy for Information & Communication Technology applies to all computer users and access is limited to one (1) hour; based on demand, time may be extended.
- All computers are equipped with the latest versions of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Patrons are asked to save documents on jump drives and other portable storage devices. Information saved on the computers will be deleted.
Photocopying, Printing
Rates $0.50 one side page / $0.80 two side page. Colour painting $1.00 and up.
Library Rules
The library is provided exclusively for the purpose of academic study and research. Any conduct inconsistent with this purpose or detrimental to its pursuit by others shall constitute a breach of rules.
Silence should be observed in the library.
CELLULAR PHONE USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE LIBRARY. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WILL HAVE THEIR LIBRARY PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED FOR 1 DAY IN THE FIRST INSTANCE AND FOR LONGER PERIODS WITH REPEAT OFFENCES.
Students must seek to be pleasant, courteous and respectful to all persons at all times.
All library users must be prepared to present their student ID cards on entry or at any time when asked to do so by library staff.
In order to maintain the good image of the school, library patrons are reminded that they must be properly and decently attired upon entering the library.
ID cards are non-transferable.
Chairs, tables and other library equipment, fittings and furniture may not be marked, defaced or disarranged.
The following are prohibited: loitering; soliciting; smoking; consumption of food and drink including water, excessive noise, improper behaviour, use of profanity and obstruction of people.
Books etc., taken from the shelves and used for work in the library should be left on the tables after use and NOT be replaced on the shelves.
Students leaving the library may be called upon to show all items in their possession.
N. B. The library is equipped with Surveillance Cameras. Persons found to have availed themselves of material without permission, will be prosecuted.
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