Solomon Islands Library

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.

Built in our state-of-art campus, our Campus Library is equipped with modern facilities to support teaching and learning. The library is fully airconditioned and it provides an environment conducive for study. We provide free Wi-Fi and have 24/7 power to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience for our students. Our Library is transitioning into a learning hub – it houses a diverse collection of books and learning resources for students to use for their assignments, preparation for exams and research, and at the same time providing spaces for quiet study, collaborative learning, and self-help kiosks for online research. Additionally, the library serves as a welcoming, living room-like space for students, with a seating capacity for 122 individuals, creating an inviting atmosphere for both study and relaxation.

Mr. Tony Dadalo | Librarian | Tel: (677) 21307/21208 Ext. 209 | Email: tony.dadalo@usp.ac.fj

Mrs. Tina Afegau-Tahiava | Library Assistant | Tel: (677) 21307/21208 Ext. 207 | Email: tina.afegau@usp.ac.fj

Ms. Verity Noata | Library Attendant | Tel: (677) 21307/21208 Ext. 207 | Email: verity.naota@usp.ac.fj

Mrs. Betty Ha’atarea | Library Attendant/Checker | Tel: (677) 21307/21208 Ext. 207 | Email: betty.haatarea@usp.ac.fj

Interlibrary Loan

Items not held by the Campus Library may be obtained through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. Users are advised to allow at least 2-3 weeks for a title to be obtained from within the USP network. There is no charge for the ILL requests obtained from a library in the USP Library network.

Users are asked to provide bibliographic information such as author, title and ISBN.

Information Research Skills (IRS)

The Campus Library offers a range of services to help library users identify, locate and evaluate information more efficiently and effectively.

The Information Research Skills (RS) programme is aimed at developing information skills for lifelong learning. Contact the Campus Librarian for IRS sessions for courses.

Library tours are conducted each semester and can also be organized for specific courses and academic programmes.

Membership & Borrowing of books

1. Only students with a valid USP ID card may borrow books.
2. Only students who produce a valid USP ID card for borrowing online at the Issue Desk will be allowed to borrow books
3. The number of items/books students may borrow at one time will depend on the following:

General Collection – 3 books for 21 day (3 weeks)

Reserve Collection

(a) Two hours loan

• 1 item (book) for 2 hours
• 1 laptop for 2 hours and can be renewed for another 2 hours but no overnight loan

(b) Overnight loan

• 1 book or 1 DVD
• Issued after 4.30pm and return by 9:00am the next day.

Overdue books

Items or books borrowed from the library must be returned on or before the due date, or you may have the loan renewed.

Overdue fines are charged automatically on the Library’s system (Symphony) for items returned after the due date/time.

• 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