Welcome to the Forde Library Student Services Page!
Our mission is to support your academic journey by providing services, resources, and facilities to enhance your learning experience. Whether you need help with research, access to study spaces, or guidance on academic resources, we are here to assist you.
Services We Offer
Access to Resources: Our extensive Print and electronic includes books, journal articles, magazines, newspaper articles, reports, and more. You can refine your search by subject, keyword, or author.
- Library Print Collections: Access materials relevant to your field of study.
- Search the Library Catalog: Our extensive collection includes books, articles, journals, and more. You can refine your search by subject, keyword, or author.
- Databases & E-Resources: Access a wide range of electronic databases, e-books, and journals.
- Interlibrary Loan: If we don’t have what you need, you can get PDFs of book chapters and journal articles from other libraries.
Research Assistance: Our experienced librarians can help you with research projects, assignments, and papers. We offer one-on-one consultations, workshops, and online tutorials to help you effectively find, evaluate, and use information.
- Research Consultations: Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for personalized research assistance.
- Workshops: Attend workshops on research strategies, citation styles, and effective use of library resources.
- Online Tutorials: Access a collection of online tutorials on various research topics, available 24/7.
- Ask a Librarian: Chat with or email our librarians for quick questions. Get help with finding and using library resources
Study Spaces: We provide a variety of study environments to meet your needs, from quiet individual study areas to collaborative group workspaces.
- Quiet Study Areas: Designated silent zones for focused work.
- Group Study Rooms: Reserve rooms for group projects and discussions.
- Study Carrels: Individual study desks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Technology and Equipment: Our library offers access to the latest technology and equipment to support your academic work.
- Computers: Use our computers for general searching, research and brief editing of documents.
- Printing and scanning: Utilize our computer and photocopier services to access the printing of black and white or coloured documents via your student ID.
Hours of Operation:
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Contact Us
For more information or assistance, please get in touch with us:
- Email: libuserservices@usc.edu.tt.
- Phone: (868) 662-2241 ext 2100, 2101, 2103
- Chat: Use our live chat feature, WhatsApp, on the library website
- Social Media: Follow us on social media for updates, announcements, and upcoming events.
- Visit Us: Forde Library, University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Royal Road, St. Joseph Trinidad and Tobago
Let the Library Be Your Partner in Success!
We are here to support you at every step of your academic journey. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.