Calvin McKain Library - UTech, Jamaica

Calvin McKain Library - UTech, Jamaica The Library aims to provide accurate and up to date information in whatever format available, in support of the programmes offered by the university.

Services Include:

- Loan & Reservation of Materials
- Reference & Research
- Internet Access
- Current Awareness
- Information Literacy
- Inter-library loan
- Photocopying
- Printing & scanning

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICEPlease be advised that access to the Jamaica Daily Observer via PressReader is currently unavailable d...
08/05/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please be advised that access to the Jamaica Daily Observer via PressReader is currently unavailable due to the recent expiration of the publisher’s contract.
The PressReader team is actively working with the publisher to restore access as soon as possible. Updates will be shared once service is reinstated.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.
📚 — Calvin McKain Library, University of Technology, Jamaica
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📚 Adjusted Opening Hours – April 2026Please note the updated operating hours for the Calvin McKain Library for April 1–3...
01/04/2026

📚 Adjusted Opening Hours – April 2026
Please note the updated operating hours for the Calvin McKain Library for April 1–30, 2026.
⏰ Main Library • Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sat & Sun: Closed
📖 24-Hour Reading Room • Open daily: 10:30 AM – 8:00 AM (next day)
• Closed during Easter holiday weekend
🌐 Virtual Reference Services • Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
⚠️ Easter Holiday Closure The library will be closed on: • Good Friday – April 3
• Easter Saturday – April 4
• Easter Sunday – April 5
• Easter Monday – April 6
✅ Normal operations resume Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 AM
💻 Our online databases and digital resources remain available 24/7.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
LibraryLife Jamaica UTechJa

18/03/2026

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Calvin McKain Library, University of Technology, Jamaica 🎓
Dive into the important conversation on Research, Artificial Intelligence, and Academic Integrity: Getting It Right — where innovation meets responsibility in today’s digital age.
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Platform: Zoom
Featuring guest presenter Dr. Ruth Baker Gardner, sharing expert insights on academic integrity in the era of AI.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and stay ahead in your academic journey 📖✨
Webinar HigherEducation StudentLife Jamaica LearnGrowLead

📚 Calvin McKain Library – Adjusted Opening HoursPlease note the adjusted opening hours for March 1 – March 31, 2026.CML ...
07/03/2026

📚 Calvin McKain Library – Adjusted Opening Hours
Please note the adjusted opening hours for March 1 – March 31, 2026.
CML – Main Library
🕣 Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
🚫 Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
24-Hour Reading Room
🕥 Daily: 10:30 AM – 8:00 AM (Next Day)
The reading room closes for 2½ hours daily to facilitate cleaning.
Virtual Reference Services
💻 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Online)
📍 Entry to the 24-Hour Reading Room during the day is through the front of the building, and at night via the back staircase.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
StudentSupport

📚✨ Introducing RefWorks — Your Research Companion!The Calvin McKain Library at the University of Technology, Jamaica is ...
12/02/2026

📚✨ Introducing RefWorks — Your Research Companion!
The Calvin McKain Library at the University of Technology, Jamaica is proud to bring you RefWorks, a user-friendly, cloud-based reference management tool designed to simplify your academic journey.
✅ Organize your research sources
✅ Store and manage references securely
✅ Generate citations and bibliographies instantly
✅ Collaborate and share your work with ease
Whether you're working on assignments, research papers, or your final thesis, RefWorks helps you stay focused on what matters most — your success.
🔗 Access RefWorks today via the Calvin McKain Library webpage.
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Unlock a world of knowledge with the Calvin McKain Library Electronic Resources! 📚💻Access scholarly journals, research d...
02/02/2026

Unlock a world of knowledge with the Calvin McKain Library Electronic Resources! 📚💻
Access scholarly journals, research databases, eBooks, and more anytime, anywhere.
Simply follow the steps in this guide to get connected and take your research to the next level.
🔗 Visit utech.edu.jm
📍 Select Calvin McKain Library under Quick Links
🎓 Log in with your UTech credentials and start exploring today!
Committed to Excellent Service.
LibraryResources HigherEducation StudySmart

📚 Adjusted Opening Hours: December 2025 – January 2, 2026 🎄✨Please be advised that the Main Library (CML) and the 24-Hou...
04/12/2025

📚 Adjusted Opening Hours: December 2025 – January 2, 2026 🎄✨

Please be advised that the Main Library (CML) and the 24-Hour Reading Room will operate under special hours for the holiday period.

🗓 December 1–19, 2025
📘 Main Library: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
📖 24-Hour Reading Room: Open daily with brief cleaning closures

🗓 December 22–23, 2025
📘 Main Library: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📖 24-Hour Reading Room: Open until 8:00 AM next day

🗓 December 24, 2025
📘 Main Library: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📖 24-Hour Reading Room: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🎄 December 25–26, 2025
Closed (Public Holidays)

🗓 December 29–31, 2025
🏫 University Closure – All Library Services Closed

🎉 January 1, 2026
Closed (New Year’s Day)

🗓 January 2, 2026
📘 Main Library: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📖 24-Hour Reading Room: Closed

💻 Virtual Reference Services
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

We encourage you to plan your study and research time accordingly. Thank you for your understanding, and happy holidays! 🎁✨

📢 LIBRARY ALERT!The Calvin McKain Library is offering an Overdue Fine Waiver & Extension due to the recent University cl...
12/11/2025

📢 LIBRARY ALERT!
The Calvin McKain Library is offering an Overdue Fine Waiver & Extension due to the recent University closure caused by Hurricane Melissa. 🌧️📚

✅ Fines waived for items due between Oct 22 – Nov 10, 2025
📆 New grace period deadline: Friday, Nov 14, 2025
📖 Normal policies resume: Monday, Nov 17, 2025

Take advantage of this grace period and return your books by Nov 14 — no fines, no worries! 🙌

Attention all students and researchers! Our library hours Please Take Note: from March 3 - 31, 2025.📅 Main Library (CML)...
18/03/2025

Attention all students and researchers! Our library hours Please Take Note: from March 3 - 31, 2025.

📅 Main Library (CML)
🕒 Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
🕒 Weekends: CLOSED

📅 24-Hour Reading Room
🕒 Monday - Friday: 10:30 AM - 8:00 AM (Next Day)
🕒 Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 AM - 8:00 AM (Next Day)

🚨 Public Holiday Closure: The library CLOSED on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

💻 Virtual Reference Services: Available Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

⚠️ Note: The 24-Hour Reading Room will close daily for 2.5 hours for cleaning. Access during the day is via the front entrance, and at night via the back staircase.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! 📖✨

Address

237 Old Hope Road
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00
Thursday 08:30 - 20:00
Friday 08:30 - 20:00

Telephone

+18769705385

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