Other Services
Internet Access
Internet access is provided to USP students and staff with valid ID cards in the ITS Labs on Level B.
Wireless for students is available in the Library, and provides access to network functions including email and Internet. Complete instructions on configuration and system requirements are available on the Student kiosk at http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=3627
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Database Searching
The Library subscribes to a large number of online indexes and databases that cover many subjects . For a complete list go to: Databases
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Email Kiosk
An email kiosk comprising six PCs is available for students to check their USP email. It is located along the wall opposite the Information Desk. Use of the kiosk is limited to 10 minutes per individual. Students are advised to be careful when opening attachments since using or viewing profane, obscene, offensive or pornographic speech / picture is prohibited. These are criminal acts under the Fiji laws that are reported to the Disciplinary Committee.
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Photocopying
Multi-Functioning Devices (MFDs) are located on all floors of the Library and can be used by individuals possessing encoded ID cards.
Credit can be purchased from a Reload Station located in the Library on Level B, behind the Information Desk. Both notes and coins are accepted for exact amount of credit given.
Photocopying can also be done by Library staff.
- Users must complete a Photocopy Request form (available from Main Issue Desk) and make payment before photocopying is completed. Cost is 10c per page; 20c for non-USP users.
- As a general rule requests have a two hour turnaround time. Anything submitted after 4pm can be collected in the morning the next working day.
- The service includes copying onto over-head transparencies. Cost is F$1.00 per transparency.
- Methods of payment.
Please pay particular attention to Copyright Requirements and the Fiji Copyright Act.
For more information, please call +679 323 2396 or come to the Main Issue Desk.
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Scanning
The Library will scan book sections and journal articles for Ask-A-Librarian and Interlibrary Loan users, and send them to users as email attachments or by fax. Charge for non-USP users is F$1.00 per scanned page, plus any applicable long-distance telephone charges if sent by fax. Methods of payment.
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Laminating
Laminating can also be done by Library staff.
For more information, please call +679 323 2396 or come to the Main Issue Desk.
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Binding
Type of Binding | | |
1. Full Binding | | |
1.1 A4 size (with gluing) | to 2.5cm thick | |
| > 2.5cm | |
| gold printing | |
1.2 Full binding with velo, sewing, A4 size
| to 2.5cm thick | |
| > 2.5cm | |
| gold printing | |
1.3 Full binding (A5) (gluing) | to 2.5cm thick | |
| > 2.5cm | |
| gold printing | |
1.4 Full binding (A5) with sewing | to 2.5cm thick | $35.00 |
| > 2.5cm | $2.00 per cm |
| gold printing | $0.15 per letter |
2. Stiffening | | |
2.1 A4 size | to 2.5cm thick | $16.50 |
| > 2.5cm | $2.00 per cm |
2.2 A5 | to 2.5cm thick
> 2.5cm | $14.50
$2.00 per cm |
2.3 Stiffening of paperback cover | | $9.40 |
3. Gluing | | |
3.1 A4 size
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3.2 A4 size without sewing
| to 2.5cm thick | |
| > 2.5cm | $2.00 per cm |
3.3 A5 | to 2.5cm | $12.60 |
| > 2.5cm | $2.00 per cm |
4. Stapling & Stripping
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4.1 Stapling | | |
4.2 Stapling & stripping | | $4.00 |
5. Ring binding | | |
A4 | 0.5cm ring width | $5.00 |
| 1.0cm | $5.50 |
| 1.5cm | $6.00 |
| > 1.0" | $7.00 |
6. Velobinding | | |
| plastic covers (front & back) | $9.40 |
| 1 plastic cover (front) & 1 manila cover | $8.25 |
| 2 manila covers | $7.05 |
6. Repairing | | |
| Repairing of loose pages (<10 p) | |
| wraparound sewing | |
| wraparound gluing | |
* Charges amended annually to reflect inflation rate applied by the USP and costs of materials
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Charges vary depending on the materials used, the thickness of the item and the lettering used.
The bindery specializes in the full binding of theses with gold lettering. Method of payment.
For more information, please call +679 323 2319 or come to the Main Issue Desk.
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Displays
The Library Foyer may be used by student groups, departments and organisations for short-term displays. Arrangements may be made with the Reader Services Librarian.
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Lost and Found
Items found in the library are kept with the Reader Services Librarian. Unclaimed items are forwarded to the Provost's Office every Friday.
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Postgraduate Study Room
The Postgraduate Study Room is located on Level C and is strictly for postgraduate students. Rules and conditions of use apply.
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Discussion Room
A room on Level C is available for quiet group discussions (max 8 persons). Bookings must be made at the Main Issue Desk.
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TOK Space
The Library TOK Space provides a flexible study space where students can have open discussion in a self regulated environment.
To allow for discussion and phone usage some regulations in the Chat Room vary from the rest of the Library.
TOK Space Regulations
The use of the Library TOK Space is therefore guided by the following:
- Students may hold discussions in the TOK Space.
- The TOK Space is designated as a mobile phone use area.
- Users should bear in mind that the level of noise should not impact on those wishing for quiet study in other areas of the Library, Levels A&B in particular.
- The control of noise (discussion, laptop use, phone ring tones etc.) in the TOK Space is the responsibility of those using the room.
- Smoking, the consumption of food or drink, and the use of matches or lighters is prohibited
- Users entering or exiting the TOK Space must ensure that the door is closed behind them to prevent noise filtering into the Level A study area.
- Users are asked to assist Library staff by (i) placing used library materials on the trolley by the sliding door and (ii) shutting the louvres at Library closing.
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Conference Room
A room with video facilities is available for groups of up to 30 people theatre-style or 20 around a Conference table. Bookings are made during semester with Physical Planning and Facilities Tel. +679 323 2545 between 9-10am daily, Monday - Friday.
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All-Night Reading Room
From Monday to Thursday (not public holidays) during semester, the Library offers an All-Night Reading Room facility to USP users from 10.00 p.m. to 7.00 a.m. under the supervision of a Security Officer. Access to this Room is via the entrance from the Library verandah. No services are offered via this facility.
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Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP)
What is CIP?
Cataloguing-in-Publication data is the standard internationally recognised description of a book which is usually found on the reverse of the title page.
Why is CIP useful?
CIP helps advertise your book, increase sales, and because it is internationally accepted, it can be used in publishers’ catalogues, publicity leaflets, and bibliographies.
Libraries are the biggest buyers of books and cataloguing information helps books get onto the shelves faster.
CIP can be requested by printers, publishers, authors and other interested organisations in the South Pacific region.
To prepare a CIP, we need the following information:
- Copy of the title page and the reverse of the title page
- Table of contents page
- Name of the author (editor, compiler, etc.)
- Title and subtitle
- Place, publisher and date of publication
- Total number of pages and illustrations (if any)
- Height of book (in cm.)
- Series (if any)
- Bibliography (give page numbers)
- Keywords/subject terms (if possible)
How to obtain a CIP
If you would like a CIP for a book that you are publishing, please complete the online form below.
Please give us at least three days’ notice. This service is available free-of-charge. However, we would like to receive a copy of your publication when it has been published. We will also issue an ISBN for the book.
For further information,
Please Contact:
The Librarian (Cataloguing)
The University of the South Pacific Library
Suva, Fiji
Tel: +679 323 2286
Fax: +679 323 1528
E-mail: catalogue(at)usp.ac.fj
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ISBN Agency for the South Pacific
The ISBN (Regional International Standard Book Number) Agency for the South Pacific is located at USP Library, Suva, Fiji. It is responsible for allocating ISBNs to publications that are published in the South Pacific region.
What is an ISBN?
An International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique number for the identification of books, which is used whenever books need to be recorded or communicated.
Why is an ISBN useful?
This unique number can be used to identify books in orders, stock control and library systems. It simplifies processing of book orders and receipts.
Which publications should receive an ISBN?
An ISBN should be given to printed books and pamphlets with more than four pages, microform publications, microcomputer software, and multimedia kits containing printed material, books on cassettes and maps.
An ISBN should be assigned the first time a book is published. A separate ISBN must be assigned to every edition of a book, but not to an unchanged reprint of the same book.
ISBNs should not be given to: posters, diaries, calendars, advertisements, serial publications, etc.
ISBNs are usually printed on the back of the title page or in another prominent position on the book.
New Publisher Form
If you have not registered with the Regional ISBN Agency before, please complete the form below.
How to obtain an ISBN
If you would like an ISBN for a book that you are publishing, please complete the online form below.
Please give us at least five working days' notice. This service is available free-of-charge. However, we would like to receive a copy of your publication when it has been published.
We will also issue a CIP for the book.
For further information,
Please Contact:
Regional ISBN Agency
The University of the South Pacific Library
Suva, Fiji
Tel: +679 323 2286
Fax: +679 323 1528
E-mail: catalogue(at)usp.ac.fj
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ISSN
An ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) is a unique number which is used to identify a serial title. A serial is a publication whose component parts are published successively under the same title for a period of time. Examples are magazines, journals and newspapers.
An ISSN can be assigned to a serial publication in any format, whether it is printed or in any other medium, e.g. CD-Rom, online, etc.
The ISSN should appear in the top right-hand corner of the front cover or other prominent position on each issue.
If you would like an ISSN for your serial, you will need to contact the International ISSN Centre in Paris as there in no ISSN Centre for the South Pacific.
Please send your request with a copy of the cover, title page and masthead of the serial to:
International ISSN Centre
20 Rue Bachaumont
75002 Paris
France
Tel: (33 1) 44 88 22 20
Fax: (33 1) 40 26 32 43
URL: http://www.issn.org
E-mail: issnic(at)issn.org
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Methods of Payment
Payment for services may be made by the following options:
- Cash (only if payment is made in person at the Main Issue Desk; please do not send cash by mail)
- USP departmental vote code
- USP Centres
- Draft cheque (overseas) or bank cheque (local)
- Money orders
- Telegraphic transfers
Non-cash payments should be payable to: USP Library.
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Contact Information
Please Contact:
The Reader Services Librarian
The University of the South Pacific Library
Tel.: +679 323 2287, 323 2690
Fax: +679 323 1528
Email: readservices(at)usp.ac.fj
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