Library
USP Library Vision
Empowerment through excellence in library and information resources and services for the sustainable development of Pacific Island peoples.
USP Library Mission
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 – 6.30pm
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
| Membership and Borrowing Services | ||||
| 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 and Borrowing Periods | ||
| 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 areas.
- 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 |
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. Tuvale Tuvale Aiiloilo | Library Assistant | Tel: 51776 | Email: tuvale.aiiloilo@usp.ac.fj
