The library houses excellent collection of books, journals, databases, films, CDs and other materials. Computer tablets can also be borrowed here-usually 2 hours maximum time and not for off campus usage. The library has collections which include research and teaching materials for the agricultural and marine research programs. It is a depository for many if not all publications and documents of the government of the Bahamas on agricultural and marine matters, and subscribes to serial titles, journals and periodicals. Our e-library comprises of EBSCO Host, the world provider of research database, e-journals, e-books and subscriptions. Through the EBSCOHost subscription, users can access over 12, 000 of the most comprehensive collection of content—including superior indexing from top indexes, high-end full text and the entire library collection material specific to agriculture and marine sciences and related disciplines.
Please obey the rules of the library. BAMSI is committed to providing a safe, pleasant and productive environment for study and research. Users of the library are asked to conduct themselves in a manner that does not inconvenience or interfere with others and that is in keeping with our mission to offer a secure and pleasant atmosphere. Any behavior that disregards these purposes is inappropriate. Behaviors not permitted include, but are not limited to, the following:
- excessive noise that can reasonably be expected to annoy others
- discourteous or disruptive use of cell phones or audio equipment,
- soliciting without prior authorization,
- removing library materials from the library without authorization,
- concealing or destroying library materials
- bringing food or drink
- placing signs, posters, etc. on surfaces other than bulletin boards,
- all other violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct.
Patrons who violated any of these policies may be asked to leave the library, lose their library privileges, and/or be subject to Institute imposed disciplinary or legal actions as appropriate. Borrowing policies vary due to the nature of material being used. If an item is recalled and overdue, students are blocked from further borrowing until the time is returned.