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About the Library
Occupying a large freestanding building, the Anne Ross Library features a large service area, two computer labs with over 80 Internet-accessible workstations, photocopy machine, printers, audiovisual equipment, three group study rooms, two large reading rooms and staff work space. The library’s reading rooms seat more that 500 persons comfortably.
The Staff
Marilyn Sullivan, Library Director
Cynthia Wenham, Library Manager
Marie-Anne George, Library Day Supervisor
Renneth Austrie, Library Night Supervisor
Heather Lawrence, Library Midnight Supervisor
Paul Lecointe, Sharon Beazer, Gloria Alexander, Sarah Seaman, Olivia Daniel, Petroline Seaman, Nadia Poponne, Royesha Bertrand, Kenisha James, Melissa Remy, Debra Meade, Liana Augustine, Margaret Joseph, Larry Romain.
PMH Staff
Sylvia Seaman, Keena Bunche.
Staff Workshop
Basic Facts and Rules
The Anne Ross library strives to be the intellectual center of Ross University School of Medicine. Library staff select, organize, and provide access to a wide range of services, resources and facilities designed to enhance self-directed learning, group collaboration and academic excellence. Students have access to more that 150 current journal subscriptions, 5,000 books, 175 audiovisual titles and 80 multimedia programs.
Students are expected to abide by the basic rules of the library:
Return materials on time
No talking on cell phones
No food or smoking in the library
No loud gatherings
No holding of study space for oneself
Students are expected to take their notes, books or personal items with them when they leave the library. At closing time each day the study tables and carrels will be cleared of all materials.
Student ID card is required for all library transactions and services including borrowing books, making photocopies, using multimedia, and accessing the Internet.
The library is intended for university students, faculty, and staff only. Children are not permitted in the library.
Checkout of Materials
Books and hardback journals in the general collection may be checked out for two weeks. Books and other materials on reserve go out for three hours. Materials in the overnight collection may be checked out at 5 PM and must be brought back by 9 AM the following morning. Audiovisuals and multimedia not on reserve can be checked our for three days. Unbound journals and reference books can be used within the library only. Overdue fines are intended to ensure prompt return of high-use items. Failure to pay fines will affect a student’s ability to borrow other materials and to receive grades.
General collection - EC$1 per item per day
after 14 days, the fine increases to EC$5 per item per day
Reserve Collection – EC$5 per item, per hour
Overnight Collection – EC$5 per item, per hour
Borrowing privileges are suspended pending payment of fines & return of materials. Monies collected are donated to the Student Government Association.
Library Hours
During the semester – 7 days a week from 8AM to 6AM.
During breaks – open from 8 AM to 4 PM
The library is closed on some Dominican holidays. Changes in hours are posted in advance.
Contact Information
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Front Desk
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ext. 6273
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IT Help Desk
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ext. 6277
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Library Director
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ext. 6365
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Library Manager
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ext. 6236
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Library Supervisors
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ext. 6235
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Patch Adams Room
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ext. 6340
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