The USP Library: Empowerment through excellence in library and information resources and services for the sustainable development of Pacific Island peoples.
To advance the University Mission by providing equitable access to excellent library and information services, resources and facilities for students, staff, and the wider Pacific community.
The Lautoka Campus Library holds approximately 5,300 books to support subjects offered via the face to face, blended, Print and online learning modes. The collections are classified according to the Library of Congress scheme.
The library also has a collection of DVD’s and old magazines and journals.
The library has a seating capacity for 53 readers.
There is also space provided at the Learning Common Area which accommodates 40 readers.
The library provides 12 computers with internet and printing services for student use.
A MFD printer is in the library which provides printing, photocopying, and scanning services to the students.
There are also 13 laptops provided for students to use in the library.
During Semester | |
Day(s) | Time |
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 7:00pm |
Saturday | 9.00am – 3.00pm |
Sunday & Public Holidays | CLOSED |
Mid Semester Break and Vacation |
|
Day(s) | Time |
Monday – Thursday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
Saturday & Sunday | CLOSED |
Public Holidays | CLOSED |
Mrs. Shain Kumar| Library Assistant | Tel: 6666800 Ext 39415 | Email: shain.kumar@usp.ac.fj
Borrowing Privileges
Borrower category | Fee (F$) | Membership Period | Max no. of items | Loan Period |
USP Undergraduate Student | Approval letter from Head of School | Per Semester | 10 | 14 days |
USP Postgraduate Student | Approval letter from Head of School | Per Academic Year | 20 | 30 days |
USP Staff | Approval letter from Head of School | Contract as specified | 20 | 90 days |
USP Visiting Academic |
Approval letter from Head of School | Contract as specified | 20 | 90 days |
External Borrow 1 | $65 | 5 years | 1 | 14 days |
External Borrow 5 | $245 | 5 years | 5 | 14 days |
Alumni 1 | $50 | 5 years | 1 | 14 days |
Alumni 5 | $200 | 5 years | 5 | 14 days |
Institution (all non USP libraries) | 1 year | 10 | 30 days |
Collection | Borrower category | Loan Period |
General Collection | UG Student, External Borrowers, Alumni | 14 days |
PG Student | 30 days | |
Staff & visiting | 90 days | |
Reserve Collection | All borrower categories | 2 hours |
Pacific Collection | All borrower categories | 3 hours |
Reference Collection | All borrower categories | In-library use only |
Periodicals Collection | All borrower categories | In-library use only |
Need help with revision? See past year’s exam papers
Size | Black & White | Color | Black & White 2 sided (per page) | Color 2 sided (per page) |
A4 | $0.08 | $0.20 | $0.06 | $0.18 |
A3 | $0.15 | $0.35 | $0.10 | $0.33 |
Scanning is free