Samoa Campus Library |
Weekdays | Weekends & Public Holidays |
| Semester | Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Closed |
| Study & Exam Weeks | Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm | Closed |
| Mid-Semester & Semester Break | Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Closed |
Savai’i Centre Library |
Weekdays | Weekends & Public Holidays |
| Semester; Study & Exam Weeks; Mid-Semester & Semester Break | Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Closed |
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Looking for your course textbook? |
♦ Go to Search@USPLibrary ♦ Select “Closed Reserve” ♦ Select “Course ID” ♦ Type your course ID e.g. “AF100” ♦ Browse results to see if your campus/centre library has a physical copy ♦ See if there is an electronic version you can access. |
| Looking for e-books or journal articles? | ♦ Go to Search@USPLibrary ♦ Select “eResources” ♦ Select relevant field to search or keep the default field ♦ Type in your search terms ♦ Browse and filter your results ♦ Click “View Content” to access the ebook or journal article ♦ Download the resources you need ♦ Create citations.
♦ Go to Library Databases ♦ Select your subject ♦ Select database type, e.g. articles or ebooks ♦ Browse the database descriptions to find one that suits your information need ♦ Select the database ♦ Type your search terms ♦ Browse and filter your results ♦ Access and download the resources you need ♦ Create citations. |
♦ When accessing Library Databases off-campus, you will be prompted to log in. Simply use your Moodle/SOLS credentials.
♦ Need Help? Contact your Campus Librarian, Shirley Devi, shirley.devi@usp.ac.fj.
| Borrower Category (Membership Fee) | Membership Period | Total No. of Items Borrowed | General Collection:
Loan Period |
Reserve Collection:
In-library use only |
Pacific Collection:
In-library use only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP Undergraduate Student (no fee) | Per Semester | 10 | 14 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| USP Postgraduate Student (no fee) | Per Academic Year | 20 | 30 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| USP Staff (no fee) | Contract Period | 20 | 90 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Visiting Academic (no fee) | As specified by Department Head | 20 | 90 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Alumni (fee: WST65) | 5 years | 1 | 14 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Alumni (fee: WST250) | 5 years | 5 | 14 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| External Borrower (fee: WST80) | 5 years | 1 | 14 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| External Borrower (fee: WST300) | 5 years | 5 | 14 days | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Visitor – Pacific Collection (fee: WST40) | 1–10 consecutive days | 1 | – | – | 3 hours |
♦ Borrowers may borrow only one Reserve or one Pacific Collection item at a time.
♦ For information on fees and fines, visit the USP Fees Schedule.
♦ Payments for library fees or fines must be made at the Finance Office. Please bring your receipt to the Library Service Desk to complete your registration or to clear your library hold.
Samoa Campus Library |
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| Printing & Photocopying
♦ A4 black & white (one sided) ♦ A4 black & white (both sides) ♦ A4 colour (one sided) |
Cost
WST0.20 per page WST0.30 per sheet WST2.00 per page |
| Scanning | WST0.10 per page |
| Laminating
♦ A4 ♦ A3 |
WST1.50 per sheet WST2.00 per sheet |
| Ring-Binding
♦ Small ♦ Medium ♦ Large |
WST2.50 WST3.50 WST5.00 |
♦ Be sure to pay first! Make your payment at the Finance Office, then bring your receipt to the Library Service Desk to access this service.
Shirley Devi | Librarian | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40116 | Email: shirley.devi@usp.ac.fj
Betty Pinati | Senior Library Assistant | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40171 | Email: betty.pinati@usp.ac.fj
Usita’i Isa’ako | Library Assistant | Tel: (+685) 21671 Ext 40173 | Email: usitai.isaako@usp.ac.fj
Lisone Tonumaipea | Library Assistant | Tel: 51776 | Email: lisone.tonumaipea@usp.ac.fj
The USP Library Website provides access to resources and services across all campus libraries.
Search for books and articles, view subject and reference guides, access previous years’ exam papers and connect with library support.
Library Vision
Empowerment through excellence in library resources and services for the sustainable development of Pacific Islands peoples.
Library Mission
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.
Samoa Campus Library
The Samoa Campus Library holds approximately 10,000 books to support all courses offered via the flexible learning modes.
The Library has seating for 60 readers.
There is a mini computer lab comprising of 5 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 Library has seating for 10 readers.