Face-to-face Payments
Users can make payments in person, using cash, credit card, or debit card, during the service hours of the Library's Accounts Unit.
Paying Fines at Republic Bank (The UWI Branch)
Users can pay outstanding fines at the UWI branch of Republic Bank. You are required to fill out a Bank Slip for UWI related payments – kindly follow these steps:
- Select OTHER on the bank's Deposit Form
- At the bottom of the Deposit Form, write The Alma Jordan Library Fines
- Email a scanned copy of the payment/deposit form to Libraries-ajl-accountsunit@sta.uwi.edu and cas@sta.uwi.edu. Please indicate your UWI Student ID and Name.
- On receipt of the email, the library will notify you via email that your payment has been registered. The library hold will then be removed from your library account.
Online Payments
Online payments can be made 24/7 with a credit card or a Visa debit card via the secure portal set up by the Bursary for The Alma Jordan Library.
To effect a payment select the service and the amount you which to pay.
Payments can be made in multiples of $1.00.
After completing your payment, an email confirmation will be sent to the address supplied during the transaction as well as to the Library. The payment will be processed within two (2) business days. Alternatively, the user can also present the emailed receipt during business hours for immediate access to the desired service or for immediate completion of the transaction.
Help is available at + 868 662 2002, Ext: 84030 and Ext: 82132 during the business hours of the Library or via AJLPaymentServices@sta.uwi.edu. Email queries are answered within two (2) business days.
Users can opt to pay for the following products or services online (terms and conditions of this service):
Payment of Loan Fines
To check whether or not there are fines on your Alma Jordan Library Account, you may login using your UWI credentials. Your account provides the following:
- Profile: full name, student ID number, faculty, year, UWI email, address on file, phone, expiration date and account type.
- A list of Items you have on loan, with due dates.
- Fines are fees assessed to your account
Fines are assessed at the following rates
| Loan Type | Rate(s) Payable |
|---|---|
| 14 & 28 day General Loan Books/Journals/Magazines | $1.00 per day |
| Reserved Loan Books (3 & 7 days; 3 hours; Overnight) | $1.00 per hour |
| Recalled General Loan Books/Journals/Magazines | $1.00 per day |
| Electronic Equipment Loan | $20.00 per day |
Users are responsible for returning all Library materials by the due date and are subject to all fines incurred (fines cannot be paid until the item(s) have been returned). Users can renew library loans once, provided the books are not already overdue or have not been recalled. This can be done by telephone – 868-662-2002 exts. 82132 or 84030 or via email to cas@sta.uwi.edu.
Courtesy and overdue notices are periodically sent to students' UWI email account. Users are responsible for notifying the Library of any address changes in order to receive courtesy notifications.
Users with fines of $1.00 or more are automatically blocked from borrowing books from the Library. The maximum fine per item is $500.00. Failure to pay fines will result in loss of borrowing privileges and the placement of holds in the Banner system.
Lost, Damaged, and Stolen Library Materials
Lost/damaged/stolen library items must be immediately reported at the Help Desk (via telephone by calling 868-662-2002 exts. 82132 or 84030 or via email to cas@sta.uwi.edu) to prevent fines from accumulating. If a stolen/lost item is not found, patrons are required to cover the cost of its replacement.
The Library will provide you with the total cost of replacement (Item Cost + Processing Fee + Outstanding Fines). The replacement cost of lost/damaged/stolen library items will be determined by the current market value of the item or the cost of the most recent edition. The library will not accept replacement copies purchased by the patron.
Binding Services
Binding Services provides professional binding of theses and dissertations for graduate students of the St Augustine Campus. The Library will notify users through campus mail/by telephone when the finished copies may be picked up. A maximum of three copies can be bound.
| Thesis Binding | Rate(s) Payable |
|---|---|
| Three (3) copies for the Campus Libraries |
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| One (1) Personal Copy |
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Printing Services - Computer Laboratories (STARRS & UEC)
Two computer laboratories STARRS and UEC provide printing services to members of The UWI community. Printing is facilitated via a virtual Pharos account that is only valid at The Alma Jordan Library.
| Printing Service (STARRS/UEC) | Rate(s) Payable |
|---|---|
Black and White
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25 ¢ per printed side of a page |
Colour
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$4.00 per printed side of a page |
Self-Service Photocopying Services
| Purchase of Copy Card | Rate(s) Payable |
|---|---|
| Additional units to be loaded on the card may be purchased at the Accounts Window during business hours. | $20.00 |
West Indiana and Special Collections Services
Photocopies: General Collection See additional administrative fees if item requested is for publication
| UWI Staff/Students |
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| Visitors |
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| External Requests T&T/CARICOM | $1.00 TT per page (Minimum charge $3.00 TT per page plus postage and service charge of $5.00 TT) |
| External Requests All Other Countries | $0.75 US per page plus postage and a service charge of 10% cost of photocopying (minimum service charge of $10.00 US) |
Pay for Photocopies from the WISC General Collection Online here
Photocopies: Special Collections See additional administrative fees if item requested is for publication
| UWI Staff/Students |
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| Visitors |
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| External Requests T&T/CARICOM | $2.00 TT per page (Minimum charge $4.00 TT per page plus postage and service charge of $5.00 TT) |
| External Requests All Other Countries | $1.00 US per page plus postage and a service charge of 10% cost of photocopying (minimum service charge of $10.00 US) |
Pay for Photocopies from the WISC Special Collections Online here
Digital Images: General Collection
$15.00 TT per image
An additional $5.00 TT per order will be applied for images delivered on CD.
Pay for Photocopies from the WISC Digital Images Online here
Digital images: Special Collections
| UWI Staff/Students |
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| Visitors |
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Pay for Photocopies from the WISC Digital Images Online here
Administrative Fees for Publication from Special Collections
In addition to the reprographic charges above, the following administrative fees apply to material requested for publication
- Personal/Individual (Visitors) $500.00 TT
- Non-governmental Organization (NGO) $1000.00 TT
- Corporate Body $2000.00 TT
- Government Department $2000.00 TT
Terms and Conditions for Online Payments
The following terms and conditions apply to all online payment transactions with The Alma Jordan Library:
- The data provided during the transaction will only be used for the purpose of recording your payment. The University will only process your personal data in accordance with the University's notification and in accordance with current Data Protection legislation.
- The University cannot accept liability for a payment not reaching your Library Account due to you quoting incorrect personal details.
- The University cannot accept liability if a payment is refused or declined by the credit card supplier for any reason.
- Refunds, where applicable, will be payable by cheque only.
For additional information or clarification, please call The Alma Jordan Library at 868-662-2002 , Ext. 82132 or 84030 or send an email to cas@sta.uwi.edu