The document provides information about the library services and resources available at the University of the West Indies Mona Library and its branch libraries. It outlines the operating hours for the different libraries, the various online and physical resources accessible which include electronic journals, databases, ebooks, theses and past examination papers. It also describes services such as reference help, interlibrary loans, printing and photocopying, and specialized support for graduate students. New initiatives are highlighted including the UWILinC discovery portal, laptop and tablet loans, and the halls of residence librarian program.

1. “Access our Resources
Anytime, Anywhere”
The University of the West Indies
Mona Library
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library
Medical Branch Library
Science Branch Library
Law Branch Library
Western Jamaica Campus
Branch Library

2. The University of the West Indies
Mona Library Online
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

3. http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library
Main Library, Medical & Science
Branch Libraries
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00 am
Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00 Midnight
Sunday: 12:00 noon - 8:00pm
WI & SC (Main Library)
Monday to Friday: 8:30am -10:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Western Jamaica Campus
Branch Library
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am -
9:00pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Law Branch Library
Monday to Friday: 8:30am -
10:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 12.00
Midnight
Sunday: Closed

4. Library Services
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

5. Off Campus Access to Library Resources
• Most of our online
resources are limited to
current UWI faculty,
staff and students
• Off-campus users must
log in with a UWI
username and
password before
gaining access to these
resources
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

6. Reference Services
Reference help is available:
• In person
• By phone
• By email
• By Instant Messaging
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

7. Interlibrary Loan
The Interlibrary
Loan (ILL) service enables
UWI students, faculty, and
staff to borrow materials
from other libraries that
are not available at the
UWI Libraries
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

8. Specialized Services to Graduate Students
Postgraduate Learning Commons ( PGLC)
Facilities and Services
• Computer lab
• Conference room
• Group seminar rooms
• Training sessions (e.g.
searching databases, using
EndNote)
• QuestionPoint (virtual
reference service) , one-on-
one reference service
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

9. Photocopying and Printing Services
• Printing and
photocopying services
are available at the
Reprographic Services
Unit (RESU), Main
Library
• Self service
photocopiers and
printers are also
available in all the
libraries
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

10. Library Resources
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

11. Electronic Journals
• Access to subscription-based scholarly
journals
• Comprehensive coverage of journals
spanning subject areas such as
humanities and education; law;
medical sciences; science and
technology and social sciences
• Downloadable articles
• User-friendly interface to allow various
search techniques by keyword, title
and subject
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

12. Electronic Databases
• International and West Indian
Databases
• Subject-specific and multi-
disciplinary databases
• Access to subscription-based and
free (open source) resources
• Databases contain
scholarly/peer-reviewed
resources to support academic
research
Research Days, Feb. 19-21, 2014
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

13. Ebooks
• Our collection hosts
ebooks from some of the
world’s leading providers
• Access to subscription-
based and free ebooks
• Covers diverse subject
areas to support students
and faculty
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

14. Mona Library Digital Collection
• Contains a collection of West
Indian resources such as
photographs, postcards and
manuscripts that were digitized
by the library
Some examples include:
• Roger Mais
• The Cousins Hereward Postcard
Collection
• UWI Historical Photographs
• Making of The University of
the West Indies
• P J Patterson Papers Finding
Aids
• Edward Seaga Scrapbooks
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

15. Mona Online Research Database (MORD)
• Offers campus wide representation of scholarly output from
faculty and staff of The University of the West Indies
• It covers over 6,000 entries of published and unpublished
materials, technical reports and expert information
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

16. Theses
• Searching UWILINC is the best way to find MPhil and Ph.D theses
from all campuses as well as masters and research papers
• Print copies of MPhil and Ph. D theses from all campuses are
available in the University Collection of the West Indies & Special
Collections Section
• MPH and DM research papers are located in the Medical Library
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

17. Examination Papers
• Access to past examination papers
• Searchable using the course code
through the UWILinC interface
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

18. Exhibitions
• Exhibitions showcased in the
Library are accessible through
the Library’s website
• Exhibitions usually mark the
commemoration of significant
milestones and influential
persons in Jamaica and the
West Indies
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

19. New Initiatives
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

20. UWILinC (Discovery Portal)
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

21. Laptop & Tablet Loan Service
All Branches
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library
Only the Main Library has tablets for loan

22. Halls of Residence Librarian Programme
“Bringing Your Library to You!”
Halls of Residence Librarian is a student’s “Go-to person” in the
Library. They can:
•Introduce and answer questions about the Library and its services
•Assist with navigating the Library’s online resources
•Offer advanced research assistance for you or a study group
•Give guidance in using citations styles
•Provide support through in-person consultations, email and chat
-using ASK- MONA?
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

23. Halls of Residence Librarian
in Action
Commuting Students
Lounge Outreach
Research Rescue
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

24. LIBGUIDES
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library

25. How to find us…
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/library