The Forde library, the academic centre of the University of the Southern Caribbean, provides access to information as well as a number of services that cater to your academic needs. Its material is principally divided across seven collections. The members of staff are available to attend to your research, loan, directional, security and comfort needs. Visit us onsite to get access to the 30,000 print books, 70,000 e-books, over 6,000 bound periodicals and 250 periodical subscriptions along with thousands of electronic journals full text, abstract and indexed. You can also visit us remotely to get electronic access to the aforementioned resources.

Vision statement

A reservoir of information that utilizes modern technology and library networking to assist patrons in accessing and utilizing information for academic research.

Mission statement

The provision of quality services to students, faculty and staff, for the enhancement of their intellectual, spiritual, social and cultural well being through appropriate access to existing forms of knowledge and information in support of the mission of the University of the Southern Caribbean