Library Resources

The University of Belize Library provides a wealth of academic resources, including online databases, scholarly journals, and research materials to support your studies. Access reliable and up-to-date information to enhance your learning and research experience.

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Online Catalog

The University of Belize’s school library offers an extensive collection of online resources, including digital catalogs, e-books, academic databases, research tools, and interactive learning platforms. These resources are invaluable to our students, as they promote independent learning, nurture research skills, and elevate the quality of academic work. Our students can explore a wide range of subjects, conduct in-depth research for assignments and projects, and deepen their understanding of various topics.

These online resources also enable students to stay current with the latest information, encouraging a culture of lifelong learning and critical thinking. At the University of Belize, our commitment to providing these digital resources is central to supporting our students’ academic success and fostering a lifelong passion for learning.

EbscoHost

EBSCOhost is a powerful online RESEARCH DATABASE. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from Academic Source Complete, Agricola, Business Source Complete, Caribbean Search, CINAHL and Computers Applied Sciences Complete. Just to name a few of the databases in Ebsco. Ebsco also has an E-Books Collection that offers both academic & pleasure reading materials.

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Cubola

Cubola Productions is a Belizean publishing company established since 1973. They are known for their diverse range of publications, including textbooks, academic works, novels, and tourist-oriented materials. Cubola offers access to the electronic version of printed books by Cubola Publishing. These are Belizean ebooks such as Pataki Full, If Di Pin Neva Ben & Of Heroes Lizards & Passions.

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Research4Life

Research4Life Enables access to one of the world's largest collections of biomedical and health literature. Up to 13,500 journals (in 45 different languages), up to 60,000 e-books, up to 110 other information resources are now available to health institutions in more than 115 countries, areas and territories benefiting many thousands of health workers and researchers, and in turn, contributing to improve world health.

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KOHA

Koha is an open-source integrated library system (ILS) used by libraries worldwide to manage their collections, cataloging, circulation, and other library operations. It provides a platform for libraries to automate various tasks, including tracking books, managing patron information, and offering online catalog and circulation services. Koha is known for its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice for libraries of all sizes and types, from small community libraries to large academic institutions.

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Climate Change

Learning resource guides for advanced learning on climate change and library of UN materials relevant for climate change.

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OJS

Open Journal Systems, is an open-source software platform designed to facilitate the management and publication of scholarly and academic journals. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for journal editors, authors, and reviewers to streamline the submission, peer review, editing, and publication processes. OJS is widely used by academic institutions, research organizations, and publishers to create and maintain online journals, making research findings and academic content more accessible to the global community. It offers a user-friendly and customizable system for the entire lifecycle of scholarly journals, from manuscript submission to publication and archiving.

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Thesis Collection

The library proudly houses a selection of top-tier undergraduate theses, including contributions from the FMSS Bachelor's Program, as well as submissions from various other faculties and lecturers who graciously share their research for access and usage.

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