The John Junor Library
The John Junor Library, through its resources, facility and staff, is dedicated to providing open access to information and to offering the services and tools with which to locate and interpret that information.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Library is to provide the learning resources and services in support of the mission of the Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences. This purpose is accomplished by providing:
- A wide variety of print and non print materials which enhance the curriculum needs of the college community.
- Bibliographic instruction to assure expeditious and accurate use of information resources available within the library and accessible to the library through other means.
- An environment which promotes quality learning and implements changing technology through its staff, facilities, and programs.
About the library
Vision & Mission
Vision
The John Junor Library seeks to play an integral role in providing access to physical and virtual material from any destination to enable educational advancement.
Mission
The John Junor Library supports the mission of the College by acquiring, organising, managing and providing access to high-quality information that helps the College excel in education by:
- Providing access using information technology
- Keeping the College current with the latest research and resources
- Creating the ambience that constantly supports educational development
- Fostering an appreciation for the arts, science, and technology
- Providing a well trained staff dedicated to service
Our Collection
The library’s collection is arranged using the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme (DDC), 000-900. It includes journals, books and e-books, DVDs and CDs, magazines, brochures, pamphlets and newspaper clippings. The collection is divided into the following sub-divisions:
Reference Collection
Reference sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, audio visuals, technical and general scientific sources; these resources can only be consulted in the library and are not available for loan.
Nursing and Applied Sciences Collection
The materials located in this collection are for general lending and can be borrowed for up to two (2) weeks.
General Collection
The materials in the general collection are located close to the nursing and applied sciences collection. This collection includes fiction and non-fiction books. The materials are for loan and can be borrowed for up to two (2) weeks.
Audio Visual Collection
The materials located in this collection are for general lending and can be borrowed for up to two (2) weeks.
Online catalogue links
Click the icons below and log into the online catalogues using your username and password. If you don’t have a username or password, contact the librarian.
Have a question? Ask the librarian.
“Submit your questions via WhatsApp by clicking the chat button below or email the librarian at library@sigma.edu.jm. A response will be sent within two business days.”
