Library Guide: Language, Linguistics & Philosophy: Using the Library

UWI Mona Science and Engineering Library Operation Hours

UWI Mona@Your Library

The UWI Mona Campus Library System includes the Main Library as well as the Law, Medical, Science and Western Jamaica Campus branches.

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UWIlinC brings together UWI information resources from across the English-speaking Caribbean in all formats including UWI's intellectual output, subscribed resources (electronic journals, databases, electronic books) and the catalogues for all four UWI campuses.

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Welcome to the UWI Mona Campus Library System which includes the Main Library as well as the Law, Medical, Science and Western Jamaica Campus branches. The staff is committed to providing our clients with efficient service in a friendly atmosphere. We go the extra mile in providing the information resources in support of the teaching, learning and research activities of both students and faculty. 

Use your UWI student ID to borrow and use: 

• Books
• Laptops
• Articles 
• Study Rooms

Renewing Items 

RBC items may not be renewed nor reserved. An open shelf item may be renewed up to two consecutive times, provided that it has not been requested by another user, and is not overdue. Please note that the Library reserves the right to recall any item borrowed if it is in great demand (e.g. required course material).

These Items can only be used inside the Library: 

• Reference Books
• Newspaper
• Thesis
• West Indies & Special Collections
• Government Serial / UN Collections Documents
• World Bank's Caribbean Public Information Material 

NOTE

• Reading Room/3-Hour loans are not to be taken out of the Library.
• Reading room items taken out of the library will incur a fine of $1,000.00 and an additional $20.00 for each hour that the item is overdue.

The Library aims to provide an environment conducive to study and reflection. In order for everyone to enjoy these benefits, all users are required to observe the following rules and regulations:

• Present a valid UWI identification card to the security personnel/library staff on duty at the entrance.
• Leave all bags, brief cases, laptop bags, equipment sleeves, parcels, etc at the Bag Check at the entrance or get a locker key to place your items.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the Library.
• Do not smoke in the Library.
• Keep cellular phones on silent while in the Library and refrain from loud phone conversations.
• Do not post unauthorized signs or fliers inside the Library.
• Seek permission for filming and taking of photographs within the Library.
• Avoid loud talking, boisterous and disruptive behaviour.
• Do not remove Library material without authorization.
• Refrain from marking, defacing or damaging Library property.
• The Library reserves the right to inspect all material leaving the Library including books and receptacles. 
• Guard all possessions such as laptops, cellular phones or books brought into or borrowed from the Library against theft or damage. The Library will not be held responsible for loss/losses incurred.
• Children under the age of sixteen (16) years are not allowed.