On | Off Campus Services
The Alma Jordan Library generally remains closed to staff (non-AJL), students, and visitors, except for our Pick-up & Returns Services, and the West Indiana and Special Collections Division (by appointment).
Do be assured that the Library's team is working on-site and remotely to support your teaching, learning, and research needs. You may continue to send your book and electronic device loans queries to us via email at CAS@sta.uwi.edu and a member of the Library's team will respond.
You are encouraged to take full advantage of the Library’s wealth of online resources, Ask a Librarian (live chat/email) service, FAQs, and other electronic services.
Kindly periodically monitor the Library’s website, COVID-19 Resources & Services Guide, and Facebook page for updates on our remote resources and services.
Service Location
Note: The pick-up/returns location has now changed to The Alma Jordan Library.
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Useful Links
Borrowing | Lending (Book Loans)
The AJL's Request & Pick Up Service (Book Loans) for Semester II, Academic Year 2021/22 resumed on Tuesday 18 January, 2022.
Note: The pick-up location has now changed to The Alma Jordan Library.
To view a .pdf version (i.e. clickable) of this flyer, please click here.
Returns | Fines (Book Loans)
Note: The returns location has now changed to The Alma Jordan Library.
Please click on a link to jump to the relevant section: Returns | Fines
Refer to the following flyer (see Return Point information).
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MiFi Device Loans | Returns | Fines
Note: The pick-up/returns location has now changed to The Alma Jordan Library. The deadline for the return of all MiFi devices is May 20th, 2022.
Please refer to relevant section: MiFi Device Loans | MiFi Device Returns | MiFi Device Fines
Refer to the following flyer (see Electronic Device Loan Guidelines; Pick Up & Return Point information).
To view a .pdf version (i.e. clickable) of this flyer, please click here.
To view a .pdf version (i.e. clickable) of this flyer, please click here.
Refer to the above flyer (see Fine details listed under Electronic Device Loan Guidelines).
See also:
Tablet Device Loans | Returns | Fines
The AJL's Tablet Device Loans Service for Semester II, Academic Year 2021/22 resumed on Tuesday 18 January, 2022.
Note: The pick-up/returns location has now changed to The Alma Jordan Library. The deadline for the return of all tablets is May 20th, 2022.
Please refer to the relevant section: Tablet Device Loans | Tablet Device Returns | Tablet Device Fines
Refer to the following flyer (see Electronic Device Loan Guidelines, Pick Up & Return Point information).
To view a .pdf version (i.e. clickable) of this flyer, please click here.
To view a .pdf version (i.e. clickable) of this flyer, please click here.
Refer to the above flyer (see Fine details listed under Electronic Device Loan Guidelines).
See also:
As of Tuesday April 5, 2022, The Alma Jordan Library (AJL) Study Room (Ground Floor) is accessible to currently registered UWI, St. Augustine Campus students, by pre-booking.
Note: This is a large room that will be shared with multiple persons, for individual, quiet study.
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Useful Links
Library Clearance (Caution Money)
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Locate Items
The AJL provides off-campus access to thousands of full-text electronic books, journals and more.
If you are in need of assistance with locating materials, do:
Locate More
As our on-site collections are currently not accessible, do also consider alternative, complementary resources (e.g. subscribed databases with enhanced content, free or open-access sources). The following research guides may be of interest:
If you are in need of assistance with locating materials, do:
West Indiana | Special Collections
Persons with queries (and/or interested in appointments to visit) are encouraged to contact West Indiana and Special Collections (WISC) Division by telephone +1(868) 662-2002 Ext. 83506, 84244, or email at wimail@sta.uwi.edu.
Useful links:
Theses
Please click on a link to jump to the relevant section: Accessing UWI Theses | Thesis-Checking
Refer to the guidance provided here: Caribbean Research Databases: UWI Theses
The Library scrutinises postgraduate theses to ensure that students comply with the requirements (format and arrangement) of The University's Thesis Guide (2015) and conform to the designated (by Faculty) Style Manual. These consultations will be offered by the Divisional Librarians using a range of web-based tools, but not limited to: e-mail, Google Chat/Meet, Skype and Zoom.
To request a thesis consultation, do:
Research Assistance
If you are in need of individual assistance with locating materials, do:
Consultations | Instructional Sessions
Please click on a link to jump to the relevant section: Consultations | Instructional Sessions
For more detailed queries, students and faculty may request individual appointments with the Divisional Librarians. Appointments will be offered in a range of web-based tools inclusive of, but not limited to: Blackboard Collaborate, Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom. To request an appointment, do:
For guidance on locating, using and evaluating general and subject-specific information resources, students and faculty may request group instructional sessions with the Divisional Librarians. Sessions will be offered in a range of web-based tools inclusive of, but not limited to: Blackboard Collaborate, Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom. To request a session, do:
Troubleshooting
Ask Us (Ask A Librarian/LibChat)
The Alma Jordan Library's “Ask Us” online chat service resumed on Monday 17 January, 2022.
The service is available Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. during the semester.
This service provides users with immediate responses to questions as they engage in real-time with a library staff member. In addition to the chat service, users can find answers to their Frequently Asked Questions at https://uwi-sta.libanswers.com/
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History of The Alma Jordan Library -- Selected Milestones
https://libraries.sta.uwi.edu/ajl/index.php/about-the-library/history
