24/7 Service

East Entrance

Each Semester students have access to continuous computing services via the Alma Jordan Library’s 24 x 7 Service. This service also includes use of the Reading Room.

Physical access to these facilities is via the Library's East Entrance. Please note that no other library services are available during this time.

This service is available ONLY during the Semester at the following times:

Monday - Friday: 10 pm - 6 am
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm

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Borrowing

All users must present a University ID card, with current year validation, in order to borrow Library materials. All loans are subject to recall by the Librarian at any time. See More >>

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Borrowing from Other Libraries

The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery service supplies Main Library users with access to research materials that are not available in the Alma Jordan Library's collection. See More >>

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The Circulation and Access Services (C&AS) Division offers access to a variety of Computing Services to all UWI students, Faculty and staff including:
• Internet resources;
• Specialized databases and resources (Scifinder Scholar); electronic journals;
• The online catalogue (OPAC) and exam papers;
• E-mail;
• Productivity applications (WebCt; Microsoft Office; SPSS; Endnote; Ref. Manager; Minitab);
• Wireless networking services;
• “24/7” services;
• Printing (black & white; colour);
• Basic instruction on navigating specialised online resources;


User Access

All members of The UWI community are authorized to access computing services at the Alma Jordan Library. To obtain access, currently registered Faculty and students from

• Cave Hill
• Mona
• Hugh Wooding Law School
• Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
• Exchange students (UWI St. Augustine)

must fill out a Computing Services Request Form at the Help Desk. They should have in their possession a current UWI ID.

Non- UWI users (UWI Alumni & External users) must apply for access to the Alma Jordan Library’s computing services by filling out a Computing Services Request Form at the Help Desk.

The Staff at the General Reference and Loans Division will contact applicants (normally within 24 hours) regarding the outcome of the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Accessing the Library's Computing Services
• Making Reservations on PHAROS to be able to use computers
• Printing
• Wireless networking services

Computer workstations are available in:

STARRS (St. Augustine Research & Reference Services)
Read Rules of of Conduct >>
STARRS is located at the northern end of the Alma Jordan Library, on ground floor. It is equipped with 37 computers, 1 black & white printer and 1 colour printer. Users at STARRS can:
• conduct research, download and print research material using online databases in various disciplines
• explore the Alma Jordan Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
use basic computer word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software
• explore the world-wide web
• send and receive email
STARRS can be accessed all night and on Sundays along with the Reading Room when the Alma Jordan Library offers its 24/7 service.

UEC (User Education Centre)
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The User Education Centre (UEC) is located on the southern side of 3rd floor and is equipped with 34 computers and a black and white/colour printer. Users here can:
• access training on database use, catalogue use, citing sources, etc. conduct research,
• download and print material using online and CD-ROM databases in various disciplines
• explore the Alma Jordan Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
use basic computer word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software
• use the world-wide web to conduct research

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Contact Us

Please call or visit us to get more information on the services we offer. See List of contacts >>

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Library Instruction,
Seminars
& Tours

the Alma Jordan Library conducts Orientation Tours, Postgraduate Seminars and Information Literacy programmes for students.

During Orientation Tours, we emphasize current Library services on offer and provide some basic information on how to use the Library. In Postgraduate Seminars and Information Literacy sessions, we show you how to improve your research skills and how to make the best use of Library resources.

the Alma Jordan Library will be conducting Orientation Tours for new students at the beginning of each semester. For information on these and any other tours, seminars or programmes currently available, please contact your Divisional Librarian.
See Contact us >>

For your safety, please also read
Library EMERGENCY GUIDE >>
Evacuation Plan for persons with disabilities >>

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Services for Users

The following pages highlight services important for specific groups of users.

RULES FOR USERS >>

• Alumni & Friends (pdf version )
• Faculty Members ( pdf version )
• Postgraduate Students ( pdf version )
• Undergraduate Students ( pdf version )
• Users with Disabilities
• UWI Cave Hill & Mona Students
• Visitors

View our external users policy.

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