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LIBRARIES AND OPENING HOURS

Currently, the The University of Belize Library consists of four libraries and one resource center, each specializing in their respective departments. Belize City is home to one library and one resource center including the Management and Social Science Library and the Engineering Resource Center. The remaining libraries are found at Toledo Center, Central Farm and at the Central Campus in Belmopan.

Before the amalgamation of the tertiary institutions, UB Library (formerly the UCB Library) consisted of only three libraries: one in Belize City at Faculty of Business, one at UB Toledo and one at UB Belmopan.

§ Management and Social Science Library (MASS Library)
§ Engineering Resource Center (Science & Technology)
§ Central Campus Library (Belmopan Library)
§ Toledo Center Library   § Central Farm Library

Management and Social Science Library (MASS Library)

This library collection includes mostly Business and Management books, given that the concentration at this faculty is Business Administration. This library also boasts the largest collection of Belize Items on hand. The Belize material ranges from newspapers to Belizean published books.

Five staff ensure the day-to-day operations of the library. The staff includes: Mrs. Merle Henkis, Ms. Michelle Argalles, Ms. Nelly Sosa, Mrs. Josephine Mendoza and Ms. Nikkia Robinson.

The hours of operation for this library are as follows:

Monday - Friday Saturday
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This library currently has the longest operating hours.

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Engineering Resource Center (Science & Technology)

Originally known as the Science & Technology Library, the Engineering Resource Center houses materials that specialize in the Sciences and Information Technology.

Two staff ensure the day-to-day operations of this library. They are: Ms. Allison Brooks and Mrs. Mae Daly.

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Central Campus Library (Belmopan Library)

One main feature of this library is that it has two departments – a Circulation Department (downstairs) and a Reference Department (upstairs). The library houses a general collection. Materials range from Information Technology to Literature books. It houses a computer lab whiich is available to students during normal opening hours. Audio/visual equipment can be borrowed from this library.
Two staff ensure the day-to-day operations at the Circulation Department.

Three staff ensure the day-to-day operations at the Reference Department.They are: Mr. Orlando Palma, Mr. Elias Cowo and Mr. Kirk Lainfiesta.

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Toledo Center Library

This library also houses a general collection where the materials vary. This is relatively a small library, comprised of a small collection and a small space which caters to the students.

One staff ensures the day-to-day operations of this library. He is: Mr. Ronaldo Coc.

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Central Farm Library

This library specializes in Agriculture materials, yet general books can also be accessed. One staff person ensures the day-to-day operations of the Central Farm Library - Ms. Kala Griffith

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.

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