Library

Samoa Library

Welcome to the Samoa 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, faculty and the wider Pacific
community.

Samoa Campus Library

The Samoa Campus Library holds approximately 20,000 books to support agriculture-related studies as well as other subjects offered via the flexible learning modes. The collections are classified according to the Library of Congress scheme.

The Library has seating for 60 readers.

There is a mini computer lab comprising of 10 PCs. The Library also provides Wi-Fi services and laptops for use in the Library.

There are 2 Discussion Rooms which can be booked at the Issue Desk.

Savaii Centre Library

The Savaii Centre Library holds approximately 2,000 books to support subjects offered via the flexible learning modes. The collections are classified according to the Dewey Decimal scheme.

The Library has seating for 10 readers.

Samoa Campus Library

Semester

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 6.00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

Study & Exam Weeks

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 10.00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

Mid-Semester & Semester Break

Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm

Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

Savaii Centre Library

Semester; Study & Exam Weeks; Mid-Semester & Semester Break

Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm

Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed

Samoa Campus Library

Ms. Shirley Devi | Librarian | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40116 | Email: shirley.devi@usp.ac.fj

Ms. Betty Pinati | Senior Library Assistant | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40171 | Email: betty.pinati@usp.ac.fj

Ms. Usita’i Isa’ako | Library Assistant | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40173 | Email: usitai.isaako@usp.ac.fj

Savaii Centre Library

Mr. Lisone Tonumaipea  | Library Assistant | Tel: 51776 | Email: lisone.tonumaipea@usp.ac.fj

Borrower Category Fee (Tala) Membership Period No. of items

(General Collection)

 Loan period

(General Collection)
USP Undergraduate Student – Per Semester 10 14 days
USP Postgraduate Student – Per Academic Year 20 30 days
USP Staff – Contract 20 90 days
Visiting Academic – As specified 20 90 days
External borrower $80 Five years 1 14 days
External borrower $300 Five years 5 14 days
Visitor – Pacific Collection $40 1-10 consecutive days Reference only access Reference only access
Alumni $65 Five years 1 14 days
Alumni $250 Five years 5 14 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
  • Find information resources for your assignments and research:
    • Use Search@USPLibrary to find print and electronic information resources.
    • Search databases to find specialised information resources in your subject
  • Need help finding information? See Subject Guides.
  • Need help with referencing? See Reference Guides.
  • Need help with revision? See past year’s exam papers
Printing, Photocopying & Scanning Services
Service Cost (Tala)
Printing & Photocopying  
  • A4 black & white (one sided)
 $0.20 per page
  • A4 black & white (both sides)
 $0.30 per sheet
  • A4 colour (one sided)
 $2.00 per page
Scanning $0.10 per page

 

Laminating & Ring-Binding Services
Service Cost (Tala)
Laminating
  •  A4
 $1.50 per sheet
  •  A3
 $2.00 per sheet
Ring-Binding
  • Small
 $2.50
  • Medium
 $3.50
  • Large
 $5.00