The University of the West Indies (UWI), at Cave Hill, Barbados

The University of the West Indies

at Cave Hill, Barbados

MAIN LIBRARY

LIBRARY HOURS

Main Library

Mon - Sat
9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sun:
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Audio Visual Library

Monday - Friday
9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

ASK A LIBRARIAN?

  • The Library offers a number of different types of instruction sessions.  Instruction begins in the university and faculty foundation courses, and all students enrolled in these courses are encouraged to attend if they want to be able to satisfy requirements for producing quality academic research papers.

  • You will also find a library presence in some of your core subject courses where instruction builds on what is taught at the Foundation level.

  • The Library also offers specific sessions on how to use specific tools. Check the library’s notice boards and website for dates and times.

  • Groups of students may also request sessions on general and/or specific research techniques. Contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian to arrange an appointment.

Library Tours for New Students

Tours arranged by the Reference Librarian are offered at the beginning of every academic year only. View the Schedule Below.
 
Introduction to the Library Catalogue for New Students

During the first semester of the academic year sessions on how to use the library catalogue will be offered. View this year's schedule below.


STUDENTS TOURS OF LIBRARIES 2011
Main Library

Monday, August 29 – Friday, September 02: 
9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm daily

Monday, September 05 – Friday, September 09:  9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm daily

Saturday, September 17 and 24
: 10:00 am, 3:00 pm

The Library is prepared to conduct orientation tours for small groups throughout the Semester. Please contact your lisison librarian to arrange a tour.



Having problems with your research assignment or need to understand how to:

Then, contact your Faculty  Liaison Librarian for assistance.  View table below.


Librarians
specifically assigned to the various faculties are available to assist you with research problems.  Email, call or visit your Faculty Liaison Librarian to set up an appointment. View the table below for details.

Faculty Liaison Librarians
Name Faculty Telephone Number Email Address Location
Jessica Lewis Humanities / Education
417-4455 Jessica.lewis@cavehill.uwi.edu Room 203, 2nd floor Main Library
Valerie Clarke Medical Sciences 417-4201 Valerie.clarke@cavehill.uwi.edu Learning Resource Center
Ingrid Iton Pure and Applied Sciences 417-4841 Ingrid.iton@cavehill.uwi.edu Room 310, 3rd floor Main Library
Judith Toppin Social Sciences 417-4845 Judith.toppin@cavehill.uwi.edu Room 208, 2nd floor Main Library


If you need help looking up a quick fact and/or learning how to locate material in the library’s online catalogue you may contact your Liaison Librarian 9-5 daily or the Reference Librarian on duty during the evenings or weekends.  Room 107, 1st floor Main Library, or call 417-4441.

 
 
 
 
 


Main Library      
Phone: (246) 417-4444      Fax: (246) 417-4460     Email: mainlibrary@cavehill.uwi.edu