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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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The Science Branch Library (SBL) was opened on December 7, 1973, with assistance from the Canadian government. On May 17, 2017, the SBL was re-named Science & Engineering Branch Library (SEBL) to formally recognize the inclusion of Engineering as part of its mandate. The Science & Engineering Branch Library is located to the south of the Physics Department in the Faculty of Science & Technology. The collection covers resources in Pure and Applied Sciences, Pre-clinical Medicine, Agriculture, Technology, Physical Geography, Engineering, and some aspects of the Environmental Sciences. 

Use your UWI student ID to borrow and use: 

• Books
• Laptops
• Articles 
• Study Rooms

Renewing Items 

RBC items are not renewable also they cannot be placed on reserve. However, 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. Kindly note that the Library reserves the right to recall any item borrowed if it is in great demand (e.g. required course material).

The following 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 (RBC 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. 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, briefcases, 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 to film and take 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.