The UWI Global Campus Library St. Lucia

Announcements

Vacation Notice

Dear Library Patrons,

Please be informed that from July 17th to August 4th, the site library will be available as a reading space only. You are welcome to visit during the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. While our full library services will not be available during this period, we encourage you to utilize the UWI Global Campus's Libraries and Information Services (GCLIS), Ask a Librarian Service for any specific queries. You can access the service via this link: https://www.open.uwi.edu/library

For any local inquiries or assistance, please feel free to contact Ms. Leanna Harrow, Administrative Assistant at the Saint Lucia Site at 758 – 452 3865/6 extension 39410 or email leanna.harrow@open.uwi.edu. She will be happy to provide guidance and support.

Additionally, we invite you to explore the library website, where you will find a range of useful resources to enhance your research and learning experience.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Best regards,  
Daisy St. Rose  
The UWI Global Campus  
Saint Lucia Site Library

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Resources

General Collection

Reference Collection

Special Collections

• The Patricia Ismond Collection
• The Roderick Walcott Collection

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.