ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY The Calvin McKain Library on the Papine campus is open for regular business. This includes browsing inside the library (with restrictions), use of the self-check machine, offering of reprographic services such as photo-copying, scanning and spiral binding. Operating hours of the Library are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. subject to the needs of users. Users are also encouraged to use the online library resources such as e-books and databases, and past examination papers which are available 24/7. The Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston and Dome Street, Montego Bay Campus libraries will offer walk-in services for two days weekly. Please see the University’s website and the Student’s Portal for further details on the University’s library. PHYS ICAL DI STANCING PROTOCOLS ON CAMPUS • No more than fifteen (15) persons will be allowed to meet at any one place on campus • Mask wearing is mandatory prior to entry and the duration of time on campus • Please expect a mandatory temperature check to be conducted on each person at the gate before entry to the campus. Persons who have abnormal temperature reading will be referred to the University’s Medical Centre/Environmental Unit • Hand sanitizing stations are located at the entry to buildings. Please utilize them • Any room to be used for events must be of a capacity to observe 6 feet distancing between persons • Physical distancing is to be maintained at all times for the duration of your stay on the campus even while traversing the campus • Gathering outside in meetings/events, including the car park, is prohibited. I NTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We are equally excited to welcome our international students for the new academic year. Please apprise yourself of the COVID-19 protocols outlined by the Government of Jamaica and your respective countries. Please plan your travel to facilitate a 14-day quarantine period where applicable and COVID-19 tests. Be reminded that some courses of study may be offered online and may not necessitate a physical presence in Jamaica or on the campus in Semester I. Kindly stay in touch with your college/faculty and the International Students’ Office for updates. TOGETHER WE WI LL GET THROUGH THI S! As Jamaica and the rest of the globe continue to grapple with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we will all need to adjust and to adapt. We are mindful of the inconveniences and challenges caused by the situation and ask for continued patience and understanding. TH E UN I V E R S I T Y OF TE CHNO LOGY, J AMA I C A – ST UD E NT HANDBOOK 2022–2023 COVID-19 I NFORMATION 6
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