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The Parliamentary Library serves Members of Parliament and their staff with timely, accurate and up-to-date information and is located on the Parliament Complex at Veiuto. Collections start from 1992 using the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). There are approximately 5,000 volumes in the Library, which includes a Pacific Collection, Fiji Collection and Newspapers and Periodical Section. The Library also maintains records of all Acts, Bills, Reports and other Papers tabled in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for the benefit of all Members of Parliament and the general public. This includes daily Hansard Reports of all proceedings in Parliament since Independence, Parliamentary Committee Reports and other parliamentary publications.
The Library is also responsible for the compilation of public relations materials for Parliament. Information Materials, such as Education kits for students and historical information about Parliament and its functions are produced for specific events like Commonwealth Day Celebrations, Public Service Week and visits to Parliament mainly from schools and the general public.
Membership:
Membership of the Parliamentary Library is limited to Members of Parliament and staff of the Legislature. Government Departments can also use the Library with the prior approval of the Secretary-General although there are some lending restrictions. The Library can also be utilised by members of the general public for obtaining copies of all parliamentary publications. Collection
The Parliamentary Library with its limited resources has built up a steady collection of publications on local politics and other relevant issues of national importance, which includes a wide range of publications on important figures that have had an impact on Fiji's development and continues to expand its collection on leaders from around region to add to its Pacific collection. The Library has had to rely on donations from other Parliamentary Libraries and international aid agencies to expand its collection of foreign publications, which has increased steadily over the years. Help is available from the Issue Desk with Library Assistants available to provide directions and answer quick reference questions. Inter-Library Loans
Through established networks an inter-library loan service is available to Members of Parliament who may obtain items not available in the Library either from other Libraries in Fiji or overseas. Computer Kiosk
There are three (3) computers available in the computer kiosk for Members of Parliament with internet/e-mail connections. Library Assistants are available to assist Members of Parliament with Internet searches for Literature and other publications.
- Non-Sitting Days
- Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4.30pm
- Friday: 8am - 4pm
- Sitting Days
- Monday - Friday: 8am - until the House adjourns
The Parliamentary Library has a staff structure of six, which includes the Head Librarian, Assistant Librarian and four Assistants responsible for the providing all of the above services.
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