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JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE Jamaica Library Service

ANNUAL REPORT April 2011 - March 2012

JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012

JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE

ANNUAL REPORT

April 2011 – March 2012

Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive Cross Roads Kingston 5

Email address: [email protected] Website address: www.jls.gov.jm

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Jamaica Library Service Cataloguing-in-Publication Data:

Jamaica Library Service Jamaica Library Service annual report, April 2011-March 2012 / Jamaica Library Service. 356p.

1. Public Libraries – Jamaica 2. Corporation reports – Jamaica 3. Public Libraries – Administration I. Title 025.1974’7292 – dc 23

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Table of Contents

Board of Management...... iv Committees of the Board ...... v Executive, Senior & Middle Management Teams ...... vii Parish Library Committees ...... ix List of Tables and Graphs ...... xii List of Appendices ...... xiv Executive Summary ...... xv

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK

Public Library Network Introduction ...... 1 Collection Management ...... 3 Membership ...... 8 Circulation and Reading Trends ...... 9 Programmes and Services ...... 11 The Technical Departments ...... 17 Other Activities ...... 19 Field Operations ...... 20 Conclusion ...... 122

School Library Network Introduction ...... 123 Collection Management ...... 123 Information Communication Technology Services – School Libraries ...... 127 Field Operations ...... 128 Programmes and Services ...... 138 Plans/Projects to be completed 2012/2013 ...... 139 Conclusion ...... 139

FINANCE DIVISION ...... 140

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION DIVISION ...... 146

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION ...... 152

Internal Audit Department ...... 162 Planning & Research Department ...... 166 Public Relations & Marketing Department ...... 174

APPENDICES ...... 181

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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Mr. Paul Lalor, Chairman

Professor Fay Durrant

Dr. Clement Lambert

Mr. Ryan Parkes

Dr. Kimberly Robinson-Walcott

Mrs. Amber Vicens-Stewart

Dr. Rebecca Tortello

Mr. Conrad Georgea

Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General

a Mr. George was appointed in August 2011.

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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

AUDIT

Mr. Vivian Crawford – Chairman Mr. Charles Jones Mr. Clive Nicholas Mr. Howard Dawkins Mrs. Carole McDowell Mrs. Grace Spence – organization’s representative

DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Rebecca Tortello – Chairman Dr. Clement Lambert Dr. Kimberly Robinson-Walcott Mrs. Amber Stewart Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General

FINANCE

Mr. Paul Lalor – Chairman Mr. Ryan Parkes Mrs. Jennifer Scale, Director - Finance Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General

HUMAN RESOURCE

Professor Fay Durrant – Chairman Mrs. Jacqueline Hinkson, Chief Personnel Officer, Services Commission Mrs. Dorna Gray, Director – Human Resource Management & Administration Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General

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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD CONT’D

MEMORY OF THE PARISH PROJECT

Professor Edward Baugh - Chairman Professor Fay Durrant, Director - Jamaica Library Board Miss Claudia Williams, Co-opted member - Portland Parish Library Committee Mr. Conrad Romans, Chairman - St. Elizabeth Parish Library Committee Mr. Linnel McLean, Chairman - Trelawny Parish Library Committee Mrs. Grace Spence, Regional Director - Region 2 Mrs. Novlet Chambers, Regional Director Region 5 Mr. Cecil Graham, Regional Director (Actg.) - Region 6 Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mrs. Patricia Roberts, Director General Mrs. Karen Barton, Senior Director - National Library Network Mrs. Dorna Gray, Director - Human Resource Management & Administration Mr. Rohan Smith, Director - Information Technology Mrs. Jennifer Scale, Director - Finance

SENIOR MANAGERS

Miss Janet Cousins, Director - Public Library Network Mrs. Patsy Gordon, Director - School Library Network Miss Andrea Anderson, Deputy Director - Administration Miss Karen Marshall, Deputy Director - Human Resource Management Mr. Dwight Grant, Deputy Director - Library Technology Mr. Everton Young, Deputy Director - Database & Network Mrs. Karren Leslie, Senior Accounting Officerb Miss Pauline Chambers, Budget Officer Mrs. Mary Bewaji, Regional Director-Region 1 Mrs. Grace Spence, Regional Director-Region 2 Mrs. Lorraine McLean, Regional Director-Region 3 Mrs. Annette Redway, Regional Director-Region 4 Mrs. Novlet Chambers, Regional Director-Region 5c Mr. Cecil Graham, Regional Director (Actg.)-Region 6d Vacant, Internal Auditor

b Mrs. Leslie resigned September 9, 2011 c Mrs. Chambers’ retirement was effective July 31, 2011 d Mr. Graham’s acting appointment effective for the review period

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MIDDLE MANAGERS

Miss Kishma Simpson, Senior Librarian - Accessions Dept., Headquarters Miss Geeon Morrison, Senior Librarian - Cataloguing Dept., Headquarters Miss Susan Williams, Senior Librarian - Circulations Dept., Headquarters Mrs. Caleta Miller-Williams, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Maureen Thompson, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Marjorie Rutherford, Senior Librarian - School Library Network, Headquarters Miss Carrol Plummer, Senior Librarian - Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library Network Miss Paulette Benjie, Senior Librarian - St. Catherine Parish Library Network Mrs. Marilee Moodie-Holt, Senior Librarian - St. James Parish Library Network Miss Marvetta Stewart, Senior Librarian - Hanover Parish Library Network Miss Ambrozene Johnson, Senior Librarian - Trelawny Parish Library Network Miss Audrey Minott, Senior Librarian Manchester Parish Library Network Mrs. Cheryl Cousins-Reid, Senior Librarian - Clarendon Parish Library Network Mrs. Debbie Bonnick, Senior Librarian - St. Ann Parish Library Network Mrs. Nicola Grant-Dyer, Senior Librarian - St. Mary Parish Library Network Miss Nadia Parkes, Senior Librarian (Actg.) - Portland Parish Library Networke Miss Haidee Wilson, Senior Librarian (Actg.) - St. Thomas Parish Library Networkf Miss Merlene Walker, Senior Librarian - St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network Miss Opal Scott, Senior Librarian (Actg.) - Westmoreland Parish Library Networkg Mr. Hopeton Campbell, Assistant Internal Auditor Mrs. Rosemarie Martin, Planning & Research Officer Miss Kimberlyn Williams, Public Relations & Marketing Officer Mr. Lincoln Powell, Building & Maintenance Officer

e Miss Parkes’s acting appointment covered the period March 7, 2011 – February 29, 2012 f Miss Wilson’s acting appointment became effective June 27, 2011 g Miss Scott’s acting appointment became effective April 1, 2011

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PARISH LIBRARY COMMITTEES

KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW

Mr. John Tracey (Chairman), Mr. Leabert Grant (Vice Chairman), Mr. Sadpha Bennett (Treasurer), Mr. Junior Anthony Clarke, Mrs. Joyce Young, Mr. Dale Dixon, Mrs. Joy Nicholson, Councillor Audrey Facey, Councillor Tosha Schwapp, Councillor George Planto. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Mary Bewaji - Regional Director, Miss Carrol Plummer - Senior Librarian.

ST. CATHERINE

Dr. Adolph Cameron (Chairman), Miss Gerlin Bean (Vice Chairman), Mr. Claud Sawyers (Treasurer), Mr. Franklyn Smith, Mrs. Doreen Lawe-Soutar, Mr. William Poinsett, Councillor Kenisha Allen, Councillor Althea Tomlinson. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Mary Bewaji - Regional Director, Miss Paulette Benjie - Senior Librarian.

ST. JAMES

Rev. Dr. Ephraim Morgan (Chairman), Dr. Cecile Walden (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Barbara Smith (Treasurer), Mr. Desmond Flowers, Councillor Richard Solomone, Councillor Leeroy Williams, Mr. Robert Moo-Young, Mrs. Carolyn Fisher, Rev. Herville Willie, Councillor Rose-Green. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts -Director General, Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Mrs. Marilee Moodie-Holt - Senior Librarian.

TRELAWNY

Mr. Linnel McLean (Chairman), Mrs. Veda Foster (Treasurer), Mr. Hernel Hines, Mrs. Gladys Codner, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, Councillor Colin Gager, Councillor Steve Warren, Rev. Devere Nugent, Mrs. Sheona Muschett. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Miss Ambrozene Johnson - Senior Librarian.

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HANOVER

Dr. David Stair (Chairman), Mr. Audley Gilpin (Vice Chairman), Mr. Michael Chambers (Treasurer), Rev. Dr. Cephas Stern, Mrs. Andria Dehaney-Dinham, Councillor Lloyd Hill, Councillor Easton Edwards, Councillor Fredricious Miller, Mrs. Lorene Holness-Muir, Mr. Roy Ten Fah. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Grace Spence - Regional Director, Miss Marvetta Stewart - Senior Librarian.

MANCHESTER

Mr. Byron Farquharson (Chairman), Rev. Dr. Adlyn White (Vice Chairman), Mr. Ivan Green (Treasurer), Mrs. Ouida Rowe, Mr. Edwin Jones, Councillor Brenda Ramsay, Councillor McArthur Collins, Councillor Leroy Mitchell, Mr. Trevor Brown, Mrs. Karlene Kelly-Reid. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Lorraine McLean - Regional Director, Miss Audrey Minott - Senior Librarian.

CLARENDON

Mr. Leopold Hylton (Chairman), Mr. Stanhope Porteous (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Sandra Kenny (Treasurer), Mrs. Marjorie Henry, Miss Judith Thompson, Mr. Rhoan Parkins, Councillor Trevor Morris, Councillor Inly Blake, Miss Grandolin Fearon [deceased], Mrs. Patricia Paul. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Lorraine McLean - Regional Director, Mrs. Cheryl Cousins-Reid - Senior Librarian.

ST. ANN

Hon. Radcliffe O. Walters, C.R. (Chairman), Mr. Roland McPherson (Vice Chairman), Rev. Winston Allen (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. Rosemarie Johnson, Miss Marjorie Taylor, Councillor Ian Bell, Councillor Dalas Dickenson, Councillor Desmond Gilmore. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Annette Redway - Regional Director, Mrs. Debbie Bonnick - Senior Librarian.

ST. MARY

Lt. Col. Errol V. Johnson (Chairman), Mr. Jeff McKitty (Vice Chairman), Father Charles Manderson (Treasurer), Mrs. Karlene Mais-Murdock, Miss Pamiel Scott, Mrs. Norma Ellison, Mrs. Tate Dillon-White, Councillor Fitz-Maurice Gray, Councillor Dave Morris, Miss Kerry-Ann Chambers. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Annette Redway - Regional Director, Mrs. Nicola Grant-Dyer - Senior Librarian.

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PORTLAND

Mrs. Beryl Jengelley (Chairman), Mrs. Sybil Rendle (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Doreen Bramwell (Treasurer), Mrs. Yvonne Ridguard Harris, Rev. Vernon Allen, Mr. Richard Derby, Miss Claudia Williams, Councillor Alston Hunter, Councillor Floyd Patterson, Miss Joan Thomas. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Novlet Chambers - Regional Director, Miss Nadia Parkes - Senior Librarian (Actg.) [April 2011-February 2012].

ST. THOMAS

The Very Rev. Lenworth Haughton (Chairman), Mrs. Iroy Kirby, (Vice Chairman), Miss Marcia Haughton (Treasurer), Mrs. Cynthia Ray, Mrs. Gwendoline Spencer, Miss Millicent Blake, Miss Beverley Edwards, Councillor Maud Turgot, Councillor Michael McLeod, Mrs. Fay Neufville. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mrs. Novlet Chambers - Regional Director, Miss Haidee Wilson - Senior Librarian (Actg.) [April 2011- February 2012].

ST. ELIZABETH

Mr. Conrad Romans (Chairman), Mr. Clovis Tatham (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Andrea Bell (Treasurer), Mrs. Allison Morris, Councillor Stallyn Brown, Councillor Donald Simpson, Councillor Donovan Pagon, Mr. Randolph Watson. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mr. Cecil Graham - Regional Director (Actg.), Miss Merlene Walker - Senior Librarian.

WESTMORELAND

Rev. Winston Barrett (Chairman), Mr. Glazeter Leslie (Vice Chairman), Mr. David Dennisur (Treasurer), Miss Pearlena Blagrove, His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore, Mrs. Opal Beharie, Councillor Paul Wilson, Miss Maxine McGregor, Mr. Dalton Ricketts. Ex-Officio: Mrs. Patricia Roberts - Director General, Mr. Cecil Graham - Regional Director (Actg.), Miss Opal Scott – Senior Librarian (Actg.)

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List of Tables & Graphs

Public Library Network

Table 1 Purchases of Books & Multimedia Material 3 Table 2 Value of Donations Received 4 Table 3 Collection - Distribution per Capita 8 Table 4 Comparative Membership 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 9 Table 5 Comparative Circulation 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 10 Table 6 Return of Overdue Books Comparison – 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 11 Table 7 Comparative Computer Usage 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 15 Figure 1 Distribution of Material 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 18

School Library Network

Table 1 Purchases by Categories 124 Table 2 Periodicals by titles 124 Table 3 Withdrawals from Primary & High School Libraries 127 Table 4 Primary School Libraries Visited 128 Table 5 High School Libraries Visited 129 Table 6 Status of School Libraries Served by Regions 132 Table 7 Attendance at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar 136 Table 8 Teacher/Librarians in each Category of Schools Served 137 Table 9 Qualification levels of Teacher/Librarians administering School Libraries 138

Finance Division

Table 1 Expenditure by Cost Centre 141 Table 2 Direction & Administration – Expenditure by Objects 142 Table 3 Public Library Network – Expenditure by Objects 143 Table 4 School Library Network – Expenditure by Objects 144

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List of Tables & Graphs Cont’d

Information Technology Division

Table 1 Computer Inventory for Public Access 154 Table 2 Information Communication Technology Assets 160 Table 3 Types of Repairs Undertaken 161

Internal Audit

Table 1 Schedule of Audits 164

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Appendices

Public Library Network

PLN 001 Extension Activities 181

School Library Network

SLN 001 School Libraries Served by Regions 303

SLN 002 Donations to School Library Network 304

SLN 003 Encyclopedias Allocated to Select School Libraries 305

SLN 004 Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries 309

SLN 005 Extension Activities 328

Human Resource Management & Administration Division

HRM 001 Staff Establishment in Occupational Categories 337

HRM 002 Provisional Appointment 338

HRM 003 Permanent Appointment 341

HRM 004 Resignation/Separation 343

HRM 005 Staff Training & Development 348

HRM 006 Motor Vehicle Fleet Inventory 350

SENIOR OFFICERS COMPENSATION 355

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The financial year ended March 2012 had many challenges, however these served as a catalyst for creativity and innovation. The Board, Parish Library Committees, management and staff remained committed to the delivery of the highest level of programmes and services, guided by adherence to all policies, laws, rules and regulations and a great sense of determination for effectiveness and efficiency in promoting customer satisfaction.

The election of December 29, 2011 and a subsequent change in government resulted in the Board and Parish Library Committees being asked to continue until the appointment of a new Board and Parish Library Committees.

For the human resource assets, the organization provided a safe and secure work environment; a varied programme and ongoing collaboration with partners and other government agencies/organizations to facilitate training and development. Employee welfare, safety and security were addressed. A harmonious working relationships and a stable industrial relations climate were maintained, and staff were kept informed of developments on the Public Sector Transformation initiative.

Service and programme delivery was achieved through Headquarters, six Regional Offices, thirteen Parish Libraries, 106 Branch Libraries and a network of ten Mobile Libraries serving 374 communities without fixed library facilities. In addition, Public Library services were offered in 21 locations to special categories of users, which included Special Education institutions, persons detained in Penal and Correctional institutions, those confined to Hospitals and Infirmaries and residents in Children’s Homes.

The School Library Network provided services to 840 of 927 school libraries designated active or partially active. Library services support was provided to students, teachers and support staff in educational institutions ranging from Infant to Secondary and High Schools. Improvement to the status of school libraries continued to be a priority.

The organization’s commitment to Early Childhood development remained a focal point with the purchase and distribution of necessary library resources, made available through funding assistance by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, Education (CHASE) Fund in the previous year to finance the second phase of the Infant School Library Development Project. Four additional infant schools have been greatly enhanced with furniture and equipment.

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The approved budget of $859.361M represented 71% of the organization’s submission of $1,206.91M for the year. For the financial year subvention receipts were $889.354M, which included $28.50M for 7% increase in salaries, as well as for retroactive amounts paid in September and December 2011. From the allocation of $64.8M for books and other library resources for the School Library Network, permission was requested and received for $25.92M to be allocated to the Public Library Network.

Total expenditure was $862.357M for the year excluding accounts payable. The budget deficit was funded from income generating activities throughout the Network and other funding streams, such as partnerships with private sector, non-governmental organizations and other entities. As always the limited resources were prudently managed; however the financial constraints and the inadequate subvention again affected many areas of operation and deferred a number of vital projects.

Throughout the year there was on-going assessment of the currency and adequacy of the collection to maintain, as near as possible, a resources in-keeping with the needs of users. Despite inadequate funding the number of books and multimedia material acquired increased from 304,190 in 2010/2011 to 349,008 items in 2011/2012. Receipts from donations and partnerships guaranteed availability of items during the year. A book buying trip to the United States in December 2011 resulted in the purchase of 9,641 volumes selected for the Public Library Network and 20,124 for the School Library Network.

Lending and reference services were complemented by an extensive programme of specially organized public education, current awareness and outreach activities. Commemorative and other events were undertaken as extension activities to support community interests. On-going partnerships with other agencies/organizations contributed significantly to the successes realized in programme and service delivery. The annual National Reading Competition under the theme “Read! Read! Read to Achieve” and the National Reading Fair were again successful based on the overwhelming response from participants and attendees respectively.

The state of the vehicular fleet remained a restrictive factor and negatively impacted the frequency of visits to supervise Branches and effect programmes. Anchovy Branch Library was reopened during the year while two other libraries remained temporarily closed.

The capacity of the information and communication technology infrastructure was further expanded and improved during the year. The provision of free access to computers and the Internet to all including the visually challenged, and training courses/seminars to senior citizens and children made a tremendous contribution in helping to bridge the digital divide. Phase five (5) of the implementation of Local Area Networks in various public libraries continued successfully, along with networking of computers on to the organization’s Wide Area Network.

Once again failure was a constant companion in the ongoing efforts to identify funding for the purchase of an urgently needed integrated library management system to ensure greater efficiency and effectiveness in a 21st century technology driven environment.

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The provision of information, education and recreational services through all service points, fixed and mobile contributed to the personal development of Jamaicans of all ages and socio- economic status, especially the most vulnerable, and made a significant contribution to the realization of Vision 2030; Jamaica the place of choice to live, work and raise families.

It is with excitement and a great sense of humility that the promise of the new financial year is anticipated, when once again contribution can be made through the delivery of library services to change lives positively.

Paul Lalor Patricia Roberts (Mrs.) Chairman Director General Jamaica Library Board

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PUBLIC LIBRARY NETWORK

INTRODUCTION

The Public Library Network continued on its mission to positively impact national development through the provision of a wide range of informational, educational and recreational programmes and services to meet the dynamic needs of the population.

The Network operated through the technical departments and 513 service points as outlined below:

Headquarters:

Technical Departments:

- Accessions - Cataloguing - Circulations

Network of Libraries:

Parish Libraries 13 Branch Libraries: Full-time 66 Part-time 40 106

Mobile Library Stops 374 Institutional Service Points: Postal Readers’ Service 3 Penal/Correctional Institutions 6 Hospital and Infirmaries 6 Children’s Homes 4 Special Education Institution 1

Lending and Reference Services Resources were provided for home loans and reference consultations in a variety of formats. The total circulation figure was 2,926,159, a 5% decline of 154,876 when compared to 3,081,035, the previous year’s figure.

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The reasons for the decline may be attributed to several factors including decreases and deficiencies in the collection, the reduction in active mobile library stops, and the temporary closure of some locations at various times during the year. Consistent with the trend over the years, reference consultations surpassed home loans being 2,258,531 and 667,628 respectively.

Mobile Library Service The mobile library service provided access to information resources in 374 communities. Three parish libraries namely Manchester, St. Catherine and St. Elizabeth remained without the required vehicles and without service for yet another year. Portland, Trelawny and Westmoreland Parish Library Networks utilized the panel vans or the Toyota Hilux vehicles to carry out the services.

During the year however, a successful partnership was forged with the National Commercial Bank Foundation which will enable the purchase of one mobile library. The project was estimated to cost J$20M with the Foundation contributing J$15M.

Extension Activities An extensive programme of specially organized public education, current awareness and outreach activities for both children and adults was carried out at all locations. These activities were well supported by the schools and the communities and successful partnerships were forged with several public and private sector organizations in executing these events.

Buildings and Physical Infrastructure During the year partnerships with communities, public and private sector agencies and individuals resulted in the start of the construction of a branch library at Alexandria in St. Ann and the continuation of the projects at Brandon Hill in St. Andrew and Grange Hill in Westmoreland. The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Innercity Basic Services Projects in Trench Town, Kingston; Bucknor, Clarendon; Flanker, St. James; and Knollis in St. Catherine in which libraries would be accommodated were over 90% complete at the end of the year.

Information and Communication Technology The expansion and improvement of the information and communication technology infrastructure included the implementation of additional Local Area Networks (LANs) at a number of branch libraries and incremental work on the Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure.

Technical Services The technical services departments namely Accessions, Cataloguing and Circulations remained integral in the acquisition, access and distribution of informational resources to the field operations islandwide.

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Challenges Major challenges during the year included limited funding of the materials budget, escalating book prices and delinquency in the return of overdue items. The net effect was that gaps remained in several areas of the collection and the inability to adequately satisfy readers’ requests in some areas continued.

Funding constraints prevented the expansions of the physical infrastructure to improve accommodations at libraries where overcrowding presented challenges and the purchase of new mobile units to replace the aging fleet.

The computer services were negatively affected by the limited number of public access computers, fluctuations in power supply in some locations and the lack of Internet provision in some geographic locations.

The organization’s inability to fill a number of vacancies immediately due to new government regulations regarding the engagement of staff also had some negative impact on the services provided.

1. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE

Acquisitions The Collection Management Committee reviewed and selected material to build the collection. At the close of the reporting year a total of 25,624 volumes was acquired, of this number 3,027 were purchased while 22,597 were donated.

Purchases – Books and Multimedia Material Indicative of on-going financial limitations a total of 3,027 volumes consisting of 230 titles were purchased at a cost $5,119,946.42. There was a 5% decrease in the total spent on resources for distribution throughout the Public Library Network when compared to the corresponding period last year, where 3,673 items were purchased. The table below details the breakdown of items acquired.

Table 1: Purchases of Books and Multimedia Material 2011/2012 CATEGORY VOLUMES VOLUMES COST GENERAL WEST INDIAN ($) Non-Fiction 32 218 387,973.75 Reference (Adult) 789 269 2,706,445.05 Fiction 333 398 848,687.50 Young Adult 151 70 171,109.50 Reference (Junior) 301 16 645,975.10 Junior 111 338 342,814.00 Non-Book Material 1 - 16,941.52 Sub-Total 1,718 1,309 GRAND TOTAL 3,027 5,119,946.42

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A team of four librarians represented the organization on a book buying trip to the United States of America in December 2011. Approximately 9,641 volumes were selected for the Public Library Network at an estimated value of US$10,072,010.96.

Special Fund

During the year funds were made available through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund for the acquisition of material for the St. Ann Parish Library reference collection to include resources for the Marcus Garvey Centre. At the end of the year a total of $239,379.10 was spent to purchase 73 volumes representing 70 titles.

Donations – Books and Multimedia Material

Donations constituted most of the material received and processed during the year. As detailed in Table 2, the monetary value for donation made during the review period was $26,843,966.83 for 22,597 volumes.

Table 2: Value of Donations Received 2010/2011 & 2011/2012

CLASS 2011/2012 2011/2012 2010/2011 2010/2011 Volumes Cost ($) Volumes Cost ($)

REFERENCE 1,319 3,024,717.80 3,963 10,209,330.29 NON-FICTION HARD COVER 585 1,370,479.35 3,434 7,759,539.76 NON-FICTION PAPERBACK 111 225,165.00 1,664 2,064,119.00 FICTION HARD COVER 1,314 2,769,749.04 11,553 22,996,638.90 FICTION PAPERBACK 3,504 3,067,360.67 17,181 20,012,909.55 REFERENCE JUNIOR 276 458,331.70 735 1,862,451.70 JUNIOR HARD COVER 4,008 7,550,358.63 20,485 40,281,651.95 JUNIOR PAPERBACK 10,003 7,114,676.39 239,850 57,081,451.71 JUNIOR BOARD BOOKS 1,270 903,219.85 1,349 1,010,310.00 ASSORTED MATERIAL 294 205,388.40 - - PERIODICALS 180 90,000.00 - - NON-BOOK MATERIAL: CDs, DVDs, AUDIO & AUDIO-VISUAL CASSETTES 93 64,520.00 303 411,885.60 GRAND TOTAL 22,597 26,843,966.83 300,517 $163,690,288.46

The Children’s Chance organization based in the United States was once again a major donor. Over 1,300 boxes of material representing approximately 72,800 volumes were received in February 2012. Of this number 16,167 books were selected for addition to the collection. Additionally, 294 stuffed toys were received and distributed to parish libraries.

Other major donors for the year included:

 Allen Shaw Foundation – 231 volumes of new junior and adult titles.

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 Beverly McKesey – 700 volumes of new paperback fiction books.

 Citizens’ Action for Free and Fair Elections (CAFFE) - 97 posters and 744 brochures with information on voting and elections.

 Food for the Poor – 208 new books.

 Jamaica Customs Department – 191 new volumes.

 The Planning Institute of Jamaica –. 67 books representing three titles, namely, "The Changing Roles of Fathers in Jamaican Family Life”, “Parenting in Jamaica” and, “Vision 2030 Jamaica: popular version Braille Translation".

 University of the West Indies Press – 590 volumes of adult reference material.

 Valerie Facey – 2,240 volumes of two new junior titles.

 Winsome Rowe – contributed 209 volumes of new and used material.

Donations were also received and acknowledged at the Parish Networks.

Periodicals

Newspapers

The organization provided users with access to Jamaican newspapers, which were utilized for daily reading and for updating of the Newspaper clippings collection. Some locations also provided access to the Gleaner Archives online. At Headquarters a total of $361,501.00 was spent on newspaper subscriptions while at the parish level the amount was approximately $1.6 million.

Journals and Magazines

To provide users with additional up-to-date information 7,482 periodicals and magazines were purchased, an increase of 13.7% over last year’s figure of 6,576 items. Donations of these also increased from 5,599 last year to 7,787 at the end of the reporting year.

EBSCO Database

To supplement the print resources, the organization maintained its subscription to the EBSCO on-line database. A total of 51,350 searches was done utilizing this source. This represented a 34% increase over last year’s figure of 38,320.

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Evaluation of the Collection Continuous evaluation of the collection to identify areas of strength and weakness was ongoing during the year.

The subject areas indicated below had fairly satisfactory coverage at the main libraries and the large branch libraries:

 Biology  Business Education  Food and Nutrition  Environmental Science  Home Economics  Jamaican Culture  Music  Religion - Comparative  Sciences - Pure, Applied Sciences and Life  Social Studies  West Indian History

Recent additions in several areas were not sufficient to significantly close the gaps which existed in the collection. Deficiencies in the collection included picture books, early concept material, readers for infants and pre-schoolers and popular fiction material. Deficiencies also existed in the specialized collection of simplified material aimed at promoting adult literacy as well as in the subject areas listed below:-

 Accounting  Agricultural Science  Athletics  Auto Mechanics  Biographies – Caribbean Personalities  Building Construction  Business Administration and Management  CAPE and CXC core subjects SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011  Clothing and Textile  Childcare and Development  Cosmetology  Do-it-Yourself Hobbies  Education - Early Childhood, Teaching & Technology

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 Folklore – Jamaican  Geography  Guidance and Counselling  History – Caribbean  History – World  Home Management  Human and Social Biology  Information and Communication Technology  Law  Management  Mathematics  Nursing  Office Procedure  Philosophy  Physical Education  Pre-school/Tiny Tot books  Principles of Business  Psychology  Religions of the World  Social Studies  Sociology  Sports  Technical Drawing  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Welding  Woodwork

The organization remained committed to achieving, over the long term, the international standard established for public libraries of 1.5 to 2.5 books per capita. Table 3 overleaf outlines the present status.

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Table 3: Collection - Distribution Per Capita

COLLECTION IDEAL COLLECTION COLLECTION 2011/2012 PER PARISH POPULATION COLLECTION 2010/2011 2011/2012 CAPITA Kingston and St. Andrew 670,012 1,005,018 62,368 70,137 0.1

St. Catherine 510,674 766,011 50,932 58,072 0.1

St. James 185,605 278,408 38,378 42,307 0.2

Trelawny 76,105 114,158 24,558 26,479 0.3

Hanover 70,378 105,567 29,146 35,898 0.5

Manchester 192,155 288,233 59,443 64,923 0.3

Clarendon 248,112 372,168 44,732 50,946 0.2

St. Ann 174,536 261,804 60,033 66,548 0.4

St. Mary 115,056 172,584 42,306 46,837 0.4

Portland 82,777 124,166 36,498 43,582 0.5

St. Thomas 94,854 142,281 26,185 33,661 0.4

St. Elizabeth 152,099 228,149 41,879 49,223 0.3

Westmoreland 145,926 218,889 38,766 49,354 0.3

TOTAL 2,718,289 3,172,926 555,224 637,967 0.3

2. MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Public Library Network was 548,899 at the end of the year. This reflected a decrease of 10,211 or a 1.8% decrease from last year’s total of 559,110. The decreases resulted from the delisting of delinquent members who failed to return borrowed material after one year and from the re-registration exercises. The membership was comprised 325,360 juniors and 223,539 adults or 59.3% and 40.7% respectively. It was again noted that the majority of the individuals utilizing the services of the library were not registered. Efforts were made to encourage users to become members.

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Table 4: Comparative Membership 2010/2011 & 2011/1012

Parishes Membership for the year Membership for the year 2011-2012 2010-2011 Kingston and St. Andrew 164,795 164,827 St. Catherine 34,959 34,509 St. James 49,928 49,660 Trelawny 25,693 39,331 Hanover 9.078 9,368 Manchester 68,278 68,515 Clarendon 73,930 73,097 St. Ann 28,527 27,323 St. Mary 8,297 8,736 Portland 13,462 13,016 St. Thomas 12,748 12,777 St. Elizabeth 23,526 22,954 Westmoreland 35,678 34,997 Grand Total 548,899 559,110

3. CIRCULATION AND READING TRENDS

Reference Consultations Consultation of material for reference/ research purposes was the main circulation activity with a total of 2,258,531 consultations for the year. This figure however reflected a decline of 202,426 or 8.20% when compared to the 2,460,957 consultations in 2010/2011. This decline was attributed to increased usage of online resources and the Internet generally for research purposes. Encyclopedias were most widely consulted. The subject areas most frequently consulted were:

 Agriculture  Computer Science  Engineering  History (African and Caribbean)  Home Economics  Literature – West Indian

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 Medicine  Psychology  Religion  Social Sciences  Technology

Loans – Home Reading Material borrowed for home loans totalled 667,628 including 770 audio visual items. In comparison with 619,059 the figure for 2010/2011 an increase of 48,569 was reflected. The adult paperback collection was again the area from which the majority of the adult members selected home loans. The total circulation figure is outlined in Table 5. Table 5: Comparative Circulation 2010-2011 & 2011-2012

Parishes Circulation for the year Circulation for the year 2011-2012 2010-2011 Kingston and St. Andrew 335,635 354,234 St. Catherine 234,029 226,336 St. James 213,421 212,802 Trelawny 73,341 71,576 Hanover 66,333 92,309 Manchester 189,793 226,382 Clarendon 271,788 295,882 St. Ann 356,438 416,443 St. Mary 259,339 235,938 Portland 299,209 330,385 St. Thomas 180,272 175,233

St. Elizabeth 262,001 282,641 Westmoreland 184,560 160,874 Grand Total 2,926,159 3,081,035

Overdues The timely return of material borrowed remained an area of concern during the year. Several strategies, which were utilized to contain the problem, met with varying degrees of success.

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At the end of the year 8,221 unreturned books valued at $7,262,661.51.54 were withdrawn from the collection. Table 6: Return of Overdue Books Comparison 2010-11 & 2011-12

April 2010 – March 2011 April 2011 – March 2012 Results

Notices Sent 31,621 36,593 4,972 (increase)

Material Returned 29,287 25,825 3,462 (decrease)

Material Outstanding 15,231 16,615 1,384 (increase)

Value of Material Outstanding $10,494,172.58 $11,752,904.20 $1,258,731.62 (increase)

4. PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES

Extension and Outreach Activities

A very comprehensive menu of current awareness, public education and specially organized programmes for both children and adults were undertaken in all locations. These included lectures, book launches, panel discussions, exhibitions and displays, fairs, special interest clubs, homework assistance, community information initiatives, training programmes and a variety of competitions. A number of these events were coordinated nationally but the majority was managed at the local levels. The majority of activities up to December 2011 reflected the celebration of the UNESCO declared “International Year of People of African Descent”.

Partnerships with a number of organizations assisted in the successful execution of some of these activities. The ‘We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers” programme which was undertaken initially at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library (KSAPL) in 2009 was launched in all except one of the remaining parish library networks. This programme aims to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding and early literacy skills critical for school success by engaging parents in a routine of “book-sharing” with children from birth to age six. The programme benefitted from a $1.9 million grant from the Jamaica National Building Society Foundation in March 2012.

The majority of the networks eagerly participated on May 27, 2011 in the new initiative “National Play Day” introduced by the Ministry of Education. Children and Adults had great fun participating in indoor and outdoor games.

The early activities to mark the celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence began in January 2012 and were reflected in many of the activities up to March 2012.

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A total of 1,737 exhibitions and displays were undertaken islandwide during the year. The list is appended.1

At Headquarters ten exhibitions and six displays were prepared and mounted. Of particular note were the following:

- Environmental Foundation of Jamaica Earth Day Expo at Devon House on April 15, 2011 entitled “Towards a Billion Acts of Green.” - The Ministry of Education’s Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, May 24-25, 2011 under the theme “Partners for Development: Sharing Good Practices in Education.” - The Green 4 Life Eco-Music Festival at Magotty, St. Elizabeth on July 2, 2011 - The Annual Denbigh Agricultural Show from July 30 - August 1, 2011 - The International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) 40th Annual Conference at the UWI, Mona Campus, August 7-11, 2011 under the theme “School Libraries: Empowering the 21st Century Learner.” - The National Reading Fair – November 26, 2011 at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library - The Book Industry Association of Jamaica Book Festival at Emancipation Park, March 17, 2012.

The National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair

The National Reading Competition and National Reading Fair were organized under the theme: “Read! Read! Read to Achieve.”

The objectives of both events are to:

- develop skills in reading - encourage the reading habit and promote reading as a pleasurable and enjoyable activity - promote information literacy - foster an interest in and an appreciation of good literature - hone skills in comprehension, literary analysis and criticism - cultivate and encourage interest in libraries and information - actively promote and encourage an interest in lifelong learning

1 Appendix PLN 001: Extension Activities

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The Parish winners in all categories were hosted at a media reception in the Joyce Robinson Hall at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on August 24, 2011. They were also accommodated overnight to facilitate the taping of the finals at Television Jamaica (TVJ) on August 25, 2011.

The following titles were utilized for the national finals:

6-8 YEARS

Mauby and Hurricane - Laurie, Peter Abby Takes a Stand - McKissack, Patricia Miss Tiny - Gambrill, Linda

9-11 YEARS Ingraine the Brave - Funke, Corneila Delroy in the Marog Kingdom - Elm, Billy Defiance - Hobbs, Valerie

12-14 YEARS

Princess Academy - Hale, Shannon

The Lost Boys Appreciation Society - Gibbons, Alan Chalice Project - Allen-Agostini, Lisa

15-20 YEARS Crossroads - Plain, Belva Innercity Girl - Smith-Dennis, Colleen The Secret Between Us - Delinsky, Barbara

21 AND OVER

The Confession - Grisham, John Dog Heart - McCaulay, Diana The Voices of Time - Mose, Kenrick

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For the third consecutive year the National Reading Fair was successfully undertaken on the grounds of the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on November 26, 2011.

In celebration of the UNESCO declared ‘International Year for People of African Descent,’ several activities were included to augment the public’s awareness of the motherland and the diaspora. These activities included an exhibition by the South African High Commission; greetings from Mr. Peter Makwarela, Counsellor, South African High Commission in Jamaica; African inspired cultural items; a fashion showcase by a Nigerian fashion designer, living in Jamaica; a teen rap session entitled My African Heritage: A Source of Pride and a lesson in African words for the children conducted by a member of the South African Community in Jamaica.

All the other regular features including the parade of champions, readings by noted Jamaican authors, storytelling, movie sessions, computer games, Kidz Vibz, Adult Escape and exhibitions by sponsorship partners and other entities were successfully executed.

The ever popular closing concert with a renowned music artiste brought the curtains down on another successful Fair.

Annual Summer Programme The Annual Summer Programme scheduled between July and August in all parish library networks was held under the theme “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa.” The various interpretations of the theme resulted in a rich array of informative and fun activities for the children.

Story Hour Story Hour sessions remained a staple among the activities for children. These were held weekly or monthly at the various venues resulting in 1,468 sessions being conducted for the year.

Special Activity Clubs Special activity clubs with the objective of developing new skills and talents, to encourage sharing and positive interaction among children and young adults to broaden their experiences flourished during the period. These included Readers’, Writers’, Chess, Spanish and Homework Clubs. Six hundred and ninety-nine (699) club sessions were held islandwide.

Class Visits and Visits to Schools The Public Library Network hosted groups of children on visits to the libraries accompanied by their teachers. Similarly, library staff visited schools. These visits were used to encourage membership and generally to promote the services and programmes offered. There were 596 such visits during the year.

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services

Computer Services

The computer usage for the year totalled 973,489 an increase of 51,361 over last year’s total of 922,128. With the exception of Hanover, Manchester and Trelawny Parish Library Networks, all other networks had increased usage. The use of wireless technology was welcomed by those users who had their own personal electronic devices.

Table 7: Comparative Figures for Computer Usage

PARISH Internet Word Total Internet Word Total Usage Processing 2011-2012 Usage Processing 2010-2011

Kingston and St. Andrew 137,221 19,156 156,377 134,121 15,540 152,661

Clarendon 56,866 6,168 63,034 56,986 5,642 62,628

Hanover 41,521 8,952 50,473 42,663 10,035 52,698

Manchester 49,451 6,222 55,673 53,897 6,185 60,082

Portland 57,204 9,131 66,335 58,374 7,246 65,620

St. Ann 78,390 9,194 87,584 63,568 8,048 71,616

St. Catherine 83,553 10,625 94,178 69,548 7,608 77,156

St. Elizabeth 57,051 11,622 68,673 51,358 13,710 65,068

St. James 55,643 6,643 62,286 50,565 8,594 59,159

St. Mary 51,303 8,919 60,222 40,446 9,363 49,809

Trelawny 56,804 6,055 62,859 68,599 8,170 76,769

Westmoreland 69,929 12,386 82,315 69,536 11,537 81,073

St. Thomas 56,569 6,697 63,266 41,457 6,332 47,789

GRAND TOTAL 852,174 121,740 973,489 801,118 121,010 922,128

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Training for the Public

Training in basic computer skills for seniors continued in several locations. The St. Ann Parish Library increased its offering with the addition of Brown’s Town Branch Library providing this service for seniors while the Parish Library began its training for juniors. There were 434 persons who completed basic computer training islandwide during the year.

Photocopying, Printing and Facsimile Services

Photocopying, printing and facsimile services were offered at many library locations at a cost to users. These services were in great demand as users sought to support homework assignments, research or other personal activities. The photocopying service which was the most popular was administered cognizant of the Jamaican Copyright Law.

Services to Users with Special Needs The organization provided services to groups of users with special needs during the year.

Correctional Institutions

The services to correctional institutions in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, St. Ann and St. Mary Parish Library Networks were not fully functional during the year. The collection at the South Camp Rehabilitation Centre was maintained. In St. Catherine five visits were made to the Rio Cobre Correctional Centre where information literacy programmes and storytelling sessions were conducted. Plans were also made to restore visits to the other penal institutions in the Parish early in the new year.

In the St. Ann Parish Library Network the service to the Hill Top Correctional Centre was provided by the Mobile Library Service. The membership of 263 resulted in 167 loans for the year.

The service at the Richmond Farm Correctional Centre in St. Mary performed satisfactorily. The stock figure was 210 with membership at 217 and home loans and reference consultations at 1,977 and 345 respectively. The total circulation for the year was 2,322; a decline of 480 when compared to 2,802 for 2010/2011.

Children’s Homes

The Manchester Parish Library carried out quarterly visits to conduct story hour and reading sessions at the Hanbury, New Hope, New Vision and Windsor Lodge Children’s Homes.

Hospital and Infirmary Services

The service to the hospitals in the parishes of Portland and St. Elizabeth was maintained during the year. A number of challenges resulted in the services at the Percy Junor Hospital in

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Spalding, Clarendon, the Cornwall Regional Hospital Pediatric Ward and the St. James Infirmary being temporarily suspended during the year.

At the Port Antonio Hospital the membership was 225; a slight increase of 7 over last year’s figure of 218. Circulation however decreased by 220 recording 226 for the year in review compared to 486 recorded in 2010/2011. The service to the Pediatric Ward at the Black River Hospital was regularly executed once per week. Twenty-one story hour sessions were held and 247 books were loaned to 137 children during the period.

Special Education Institution

The Abilities Foundation in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library Network benefitted from the mobile library service on a regular basis.

Service to the Visually Impaired

The service at the St. James Parish Library was positively impacted by scheduled visits made by the staff to the monthly meetings of the St. James Society for the Blind. This resulted in 234 audio items being loaned to visually impaired members compared to 47 made in the previous year. The level of use in the other parish libraries was less than desired and planned interventions will be undertaken in the next year.

Postal Readers’ Service

The Postal Readers’ Service at the St. Elizabeth Parish Library served 11 persons and 162 books were issued during the period. At the Clarendon and Manchester Parish Libraries the service remained dormant during the year. Plans were being made to re-launch the service in the new year.

5. THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS

Accessions The coordination of the selection, acquisition, processing and distribution of all books, multimedia and other library resources for the Public Library Network were undertaken by the Accessions Department.

Continuation of special projects from the previous year to the first quarter of 2011/2012 aided in the distribution of over 106,000 volumes of library material.

Material was allocated to the Parishes based on special requests, new and or remodeled service points, material to fill gaps in the collection as well as for general addition to stock.

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Activities for the year included: - Purchase of 3,027 volumes - Receipt of 22,597 donations - Processing of 94,653 items representing 19,161 titles - Distribution of 106,894 volumes to the Parish Library Networks - Rebinding of 41 books at a cost of $50,200.00.

Distribution of Material to Parish Library Networks & Headquarters April 2011 - March 2012

16,000 13,748 14,000 12,000 11,227 9,080 10,446 10,000 8,041 8,678 8,242 8,000 7,697 6,744 6,531 6,000 4,849 5,677 5,639

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Figure I: Distribution of material to Parish Library Networks and Headquarters 2011/12

Cataloguing The following activities were undertaken: Items catalogued and classified - 10,363 Catalogue entries produced - 54,212 Catalogue entries filed - 26,802

Items deleted from the Union Catalogue and withdrawn from the collection - 9,447

During the period the librarians visited 16 locations and inspected catalogues, location indexes and stock registers for quality control.

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Circulations The Circulations Department successfully executed the following activities:

- Receipt and compilation of statistical reports from the island network - Production of exhibitions, displays, pamphlets, book marks, bibliographies - Purchase and distribution of newspapers, maintenance of newspaper clippings files - Purchase, distribution and circulation of periodicals - Satisfying research queries - Maintaining membership in professional organizations

Items processed included 15,269 periodicals, 7,335 copies of newspapers, and 2,983 Government documents.

6. OTHER ACTIVITIES

Access to Information During the period there were no requests under the Access to Information Act. The organization however was kept up to date on developments in the area.

Staff Library The Staff Library was satisfactorily utilized by members of staff in support of the work of the organization and for personal development. This resulted in the following data:

- Reference Consultations - 396 - Home Loans - 264 - Computer Usage - 1,412

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FIELD OPERATIONS

REGION ONE

KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 669,512 670,012 Membership: 164,827 164,795 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 27 24 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 1 Establishment 112 112 Collection 62,368 70,137 Circulation: 354,234 335,635 Computer Use: 152,661 156,377

The Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library Network served the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew through Lending and Reference services, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services, and extension activities at the main library, nine branch libraries, 25 mobile library stops and one special service at the South Camp Rehabilitation Centre.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Hosting activities in celebration of inaugural National Play Day on May 27, 2011

 First Health and Wellness Fair on July 30, 2011 at the Harbour View Branch Library

 Film Symposium hosted at the parish library

 Collaboration with Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts to host a concert under the theme “Fifty Years of Cultural Expression” in celebration of Jamaica 50

 Graduation of the first cohort of Corporate Area senior citizens in computer training

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PARISH LIBRARY

At the end of the year, the total bookstock at the main library was 36,094. This figure represented 27,093 adult books, 7,693 junior books, 924 paperback books and 384 audiovisual items. The stock increased by 262, when compared with the previous year’s figure of 35,832.

Membership was 147,290 comprising 78,141 adult members and 69,149 junior members. An increase of 42 was recorded when compared with last year’s membership of 147,248.

A total of 181,267 items was circulated for the year. Of this, 22,206 were loans for home reading, inclusive of 153 audio visual items and 7,307 paperback books while 159,061 were reference consultations. Circulation decreased significantly by 37,830 from 219,097 recorded for the previous year.

The ICT services were fully utilized throughout the year under review. With 31 computers available for public access, usage totalled 95,323. This comprised 809 EBSCO database consultations, 7,748 word processing, 72,228 Internet browsing and 14,538 electronic mail access. Wireless Internet was accessed 286 times.

Total computer prints recorded was 26,230 representing a decrease of 5,461 prints when compared to the previous year’s total of 31,691. The number of photocopies recorded was 299,578, an increase of 66,204 copies over 233,374 recorded for the previous year.

Activities and events related to the National Reading Competition were well supported by the membership and the general public. A total of 159 members; 137 junior readers and 22 adult readers participated in the Competition. Dr. Marsha James the parish champion in the 21 and over category emerged as the competitor with the Best Review at the national level.

Extension activities were vibrant and diverse. Black History Month celebrations featured the first film symposium which highlighted the civil rights movement and issues affecting persons of African descent under the theme “The People’s Cry”. Several schools in close proximity attended the presentations.

World Storytelling and World Poetry Days were recognized on March 20 and 21, 2012 respectively and celebrated with various activities. Several schools were visited by staff from the main library and branches and schools were also invited to the library to participate in a menu of activities.

During the period under review the programme “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” was hosted on the last Saturday of each month. There was an average participation of 35 parents and their children who engaged in reading and other stimulation activities. Selected sessions featured guest presenters on varying topics related to reading, parenting, safety and nutrition in the home. Nestlé Jamaica Limited contributed to the

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programme by donating gift bags to 20 parents. The programme received a high level of support. The expansion of the programme is planned for the next financial year.

The network also hosted a number of activity clubs for children at various service points. These activities included 117 Home Work Club sessions, 50 Spanish Club sessions, 97 Reading Club sessions, 30 Writer’s Club sessions and 53 Chess Club sessions.

Full-Time Branch Libraries

Harbour View

The branch provided invaluable services to the Harbour View community during the year in review. Increases were recorded in stock and circulation. Programmes such as the annual Black History Month competition, activity clubs and Homework Assistance were successfully sustained. New outreach activities namely the Health Fair and the Boys’ and Girls’ Poetry Competitions helped in promoting the library services to the community.

Total stock at the end of the 2011/2012 period was 3,964. This figure comprised 1,789 adult books, 1,139 junior books, 1,017 paperback books and 19 audio tapes. When compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 3,310 an increase of 654 was recorded. A combined total of 243 periodicals and pamphlets supplemented the collection and these helped to satisfy the recreational and information needs of the users.

Cancellations of dormant membership throughout the year decreased the membership of 2,756 by 459. The membership of 2,297 comprised 1,063 adults and 1,234 juniors. It is anticipated that the membership will increase in the coming year based on positive responses to a new membership drive undertaken at the close of the reporting year.

Reference consultations totalled 18,044. Students from schools such as Donald Quarrie High, St. Benedict’s Primary and Harbour View Primary frequented the library to access information to complete assignments. Home loans were 1,381 bringing the total number of items circulated to 19,425. This represented an increase of 1,946 over 17,479 for 2010/2011.

Despite challenges experienced in meeting the demand for ICT services, every effort was made to ensure that clients were satisfied. Computer usage comprised 2,028 electronic mail, 3,265 Internet browsing and 443 word processing. The total usage of 5,736 decreased from 5,999 recorded for last year.

Printing and photocopying services provided valuable support to the users. The number of prints made totalled 9,109; an increase of 1,533 over last year’s total of 7,576. Photocopies also increased significantly from 20,348 last year to 35,593 for the year in review.

The branch hosted the first Health and Wellness Fair on July 30, 2011. The Fair provided an opportunity to increase awareness of the role and function of the library in providing information

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to the community. Sponsors of the event were the Lions Club, Bureau of Women’s Affairs, Sagicor, Ganoderma and Dr. and Mrs. Temitayo Bewaji.

The Black History Month Reading Competition was successfully held on Saturday, March 31, 2012. In commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence activities were planned under the theme “Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Let’s Read for Jamaica 50 and Beyond”. Forty-five (45) entrants participated in the competition. The sponsors of the event included Councillor Oliver Clue, Tastee, Gloria’s Restaurant, Book Merchant Limited, Rouney’s, Homestyle Juices, Chung’s Catering Services, Island Mist Spring Water and Ian Randle Publishers.

Majesty Gardens

The Majesty Gardens Branch Library benefitted from improvements in its physical infrastructure through the repainting of the interior and the addition of amenities and equipment for students and adult users.

The total book stock of 1,745 reflected a marginal increase of 99 when compared to last year’s figure of 1,646. The collection comprised 723 adult books, 478 junior books and 544 paperback books. Membership increased by 29 to 1,214; represented as 237 adults and 977 juniors. Despite an overall increase in membership the adult bookstock was noticeably underutilized due to migration of adult members who were avid readers.

Material circulated decreased by 1,479 from 4,970 to 2,642. At March 31, 2012, home loans totalled 253 and there were 2,389 reference consultations. The collection of Voices Reading series was utilized to assist emergent readers.

Computer usage totaled 3,446; an increase of 308 when compared to last year’s figure of 3,138. The figure comprised 2,631 for Internet browsing and 815 for word processing activities.

Mavis Bank

The Mavis Bank Branch Library experienced challenges during the period and this disrupted the effective provision of library services from the location. Nevertheless services were delivered as efficiently as could be accommodated.

Bookstock totalled 2,693, an increase of 572 when compared with last year’s total of 2,121. Four hundred and one (401) registered readers were recorded for the year, representing a decrease by 17 compared to the previous year’s total of 418. Junior membership was 264 and there were 137 adult members.

Total circulation of 5,408 reflected an increase of 385 over 5,023 for the previous year. The figure included 2,019 home loans and 3,389 reference consultations. The stock was relatively

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well utilized for both home loans and reference consultations. Frequently consulted subject areas were Integrated Science, Social Studies, Information Technology and Food and Nutrition. The library was well supported by students from nearby schools such as Mount Fletcher and Hall’s Delight Primary Schools and Mavis Bank High School. The students often accessed resources for group reference consultations and for individual assignments.

The computer services were enhanced with the welcomed restoration of Internet service in the second quarter of the reporting period. The Internet was utilized 807 times while word processing was done 593 times. The photocopying service was also well used with 5,362 copies recorded.

Parks Road

The Parks Road Branch Library was well used by the residents of the community for reference and information communication technology services. Space constraints remained a challenge in accommodating users and hosting outreach activities. Students from St. Mary’s All Age School, Wolmer’s and Ardenne High Schools were facilitated for community service.

Stock increased by 875 totalling 2,214 comprising 673 adult, 472 junior and 1,069 paperback books. Requests were received for inspirational and self-help books. Registered readers increased minimally by 23 over last year’s total of 308. The total of 331 members represented 120 adults and 211 juniors.

Total circulation increased by 3,656 over the previous year’s figure of 8,320. The total circulation of 11,976 comprised 1,206 home loans and 10,770 reference consultations.

The demand for information and communication technology services remained high throughout the year. Internet usage totalled 4,353 and word processing 904. Overall computer usage numbered 5,257 an increase of 1,040 over last year’s total of 4,217. Photocopying service was fully utilized with a total of 5,226 copies done.

Port Royal

There was improvement in usage of the library and the services offered following intense promotional activities.

The stock at the end of the year was 2,209. This represented an increase of 637 over the total of 1,572 for the previous year. Eight hundred and two (802) adult, 1,089 junior, 312 paperback books and six audiovisual items were represented in the collection.

At the end of the year the membership totalled 1,115 consisting of 391 adults and 724 juniors. When compared with the total of 1,253 for the previous year, a decrease of 138 was indicated. This decrease resulted from the de-listing of dormant members.

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Total circulation for 2011/2012 was 2,770 an increase of 384 over the total of 2,386 recorded in 2010/2011. Home loans accounted for 498 and reference consultations for 2,272.

The computer services were well used by both adults and juniors with a total of 1,991 for the year. An increase of 198 was shown when compared to last year’s figure of 1,793. Internet browsing totalled 1,804 and word processing was 187. The EBSCO database was used to assist junior users on 32 occasions and a total of 716 prints were done.

The annual summer programme was held from July 11-29, 2011. There were 11 class visits with a total attendance of 195 children.

Shortwood

The Shortwood Branch Library had a relatively good year with a vibrant programme of outreach activities such as the well-publicized annual essay competition, which culminated with a prize giving ceremony on April 8, 2011, Spanish Club, Animal Kraze, Reading Club and Fun Fridays. Increases in stock, membership, circulation and ICT services were recorded. The branch received strong support from the community.

The bookstock of 3,880, increased by 224 over last year’s total of 3,656. This included 998 adult, 1,653 junior and 1,196 paperback books.

At the end of the 2011/2012 period membership was 1,215, comprising 365 adults and 850 juniors. This represented an increase of 53 members when compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 1,162.

The circulation figure for the period was 39,025, an increase of 5,717 when compared with the 2010/2011 total of 33,308.

The three computers available for public access recorded usage of 11,717 for Internet searches and 684 for word processing. This reflected an increase of 601 when compared with the figure of 11,116 for the 2010/2011 period.

Stony Hill

The Stony Hill Branch Library retained the position of the branch with the highest circulation and use of ICT services. Growth was recorded in stock, circulation and outreach activities. The services offered were fully utilized especially by juniors and young adults during the year.

The collection increased by 1,231 over 3,579 recorded for the previous year. The stock of 4,810 comprised 1,894 adult books, 1,156 junior books, 1,729 paperback books and 31 audiovisual items. At the end of the year membership was 1,270 comprising 433 adults and 837 juniors; a decrease of four when compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 1,274.

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Circulation totalled 51,575, an increase of 7,418 over the 2010/2011 figure of 44,157. The figure consisted of 1,774 home loans and 49,801 reference consultations.

Internet usage for the year was 24,928; an increase of 3,904 when compared with last year’s figure of 21,024. Word processing increased by 724 totalling 5,752.

The branch completed a successful programme of extension activities. Several exhibitions were mounted to commemorate national and international events while various club activities were hosted including story hour sessions, reading club and homework club for children aged 5 to 14 years.

Tivoli Gardens

The electricity supply was restored to the branch following the re-wiring of the community centre where the branch is located. This enabled the provision of information communication technology services which was in demand. The library also acquired a new colour printer for the benefit of users.

The total book stock for the period 2011/2012 was 3,858, indicating an increase of 986 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,872. A breakdown of the total showed 1,137 adult books, 2,261 junior books and 453 paperback books. Magazines such as Essence and Jet and the daily newspapers supplemented the collection and were enjoyed by readers.

At the end of the year membership totalled 1,146 comprising 775 adult and 371 junior members. This figure showed an increase of 46 members when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,100.

A total of 7,365 items were circulated and when compared to last year’s figure of 5,144 reflected an increase of 2,221. Home loans accounted for 4,620 and 2,745 were reference consultations.

Computer services were well utilized. The Internet was accessed 2,373 times and word processing 184 times. The EBSCO database was used 73 times for student research.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Higholborn Street

The Higholborn Street Branch Library continued to provide valuable service to the community, satisfying the informational needs of the young members of the community and adults pursuing continuing education.

The collection totalled 1,960 comprising 438 adult, 1,060 junior, 454 paperback books and eight audiovisual items. There was an increase of 768 in the stock compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,192.

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At the end of the year the membership totalled 440 comprising 97 adults and 343 juniors. Three juniors were added to the membership during the year.

Total circulation was 1,809 at the end of March 2012. This represented a decrease of 364 when compared with the 2010/2011 figure of 2,173. There were 307 home loans and 1,502 reference consultations. Juniors continued to exceed adults in utilizing the facility.

The availability of Internet service through Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) was a welcome enhancement to the computer services provided. The Internet service was accessed 2,093 times and word processing 177 times.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The mobile library served 25 communities in the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew. Two locations were temporarily discontinued while service was introduced to Craighton Primary School. A total of 471 visits was conducted.

Two mobile units were used to offer the service; however, in the last quarter, only one was in operation. This impacted service delivery as all communities scheduled could not be accommodated.

Stock for the year under review totalled 5,809. The figure comprised 363 adult, 3,360 junior and 2,096 paperback books. There was an increase of 1,141 when compared with the previous year’s total of 4,668.

Membership of the mobile library service at March 2012 was 8,076. This represented an increase of 385 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 7,691. Adult members totalled 1,885 and junior members 6,191.

Circulation was 12,392 a decrease of 559 when compared to last year’s figure of 12,951. Internet usage for the year totalled 471.

The mobile library unit was also utilized in various extension activities during the year. One such event was the “LIME’s Skool Aid” back to school Fair held at JamWorld in Portmore on August 27, 2011.

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ST. CATHERINE PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 500,942 501,674 Membership: 34,509 34,959 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 11 11 Mobile Library Stops Areas of Service to Special Communities 4 1 Establishment 76 76 Collection 50,932 58,072 Circulation: 226,336 234,029 Computer Use: 77,156 94,178

The year under review was fairly productive despite challenges experienced on account of the economic climate and an insufficient staff complement. The network advanced its mandate in the provision of valuable services tailored for information, education and recreation and also increased public awareness through the mounting of commemorative exhibitions and a robust programme of extension activities. Overall, there were increases in the collection, membership and circulation for the Parish Network.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Hosting of the inaugural annual National Play Day

 Launch of the “We Little But We Tallawah: Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers” early childhood programme

 Fielding of national runners-up in the 12 - 14 and 15- 20 age categories of the National Reading Competition

 Launch of Gleaner Company’s roving archival exhibition on Jamaican athletes entitled “The Journey of Champions: 50 years of Athletic Excellence”

PARISH LIBRARY

At the end of March 2012 the bookstock was 15,419 volumes, comprising 8,520 adult, 4,863 junior, 1,447 paperback books and 589 audio visual items. The bookstock showed an increase of 1,574 when compared to the figure of 13,845 for last year.

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Members for the review period numbered 16,803 representing 7,971 adults and 8,832 juniors. Through successful promotional activities the network recorded an increase in membership of 285 over last year’s total of 16,518.

Circulation decreased by 4,680 from last year’s figure of 59,944. Home loans accounted for 8,670; audio visual items 38 and reference consultations 46,556. The paperback collection remained as the most popular choice for adult readers. The juniors read and enjoyed a variety of material available throughout the year.

Many initiatives were undertaken to reduce the level of non-return of books on loan which continued to be a challenge.

The computer service was heavily utilized by the public; however, the inadequate number of computers at the main library resulted in long waiting periods. Computer usage totalled 16,428 an increase of 4,436 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 11,992. This consisted of 9,706 for Internet browsing; 3,358 for electronic mail; 3,394 word processing activities and EBSCO database access of 20. The wireless service was accessed 920 times; an increase of 111 over last year’s figure.

Five visits were made to the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre during the year for Information Literacy programmes and storytelling sessions. Other penal institutions in the network will be scheduled for visits in the next financial year.

A range of extension activities and commemorative displays were undertaken for public education and awareness. Activity club meetings, class and school visits, story hour sessions, home work sessions, GSAT revision classes, remedial reading and senior citizens computer training were held and well received by the participants throughout the year.

Activities celebrating the first National Play Day were done on May 27, 2011. Students and teachers from St. Catherine Primary along with staff members were involved in outdoor games.

Monique McDonald and Tchakamau Ra emerged as national runners-up in their respective age categories at the National Reading Competition finals. The parish network also received the first inaugural national trophy for the Parish Library Network fielding the competitor who had the highest score in the quiz finals.

The programme “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies & Toddlers” was launched at the Parish Library on Saturday, November 19, 2011. The programme was well supported with a total of 28 parents including three pregnant mothers, 17 toddlers and three babies in attendance. Following the launch regular programmes were held every third Saturday.

There were collaborations with other agencies in support of programmes and developmental activities in the parish during the year. The Network was represented on the Parish Disaster Preparedness Committee, the Parish Development Committee and the Social Development Commission’s Best Community Committee.

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Full-Time Branch Libraries

Bog Walk

The Bog Walk Branch Library provided quality service to the community and environs. Vibrant story hour sessions, class and school visits, home work assistance clubs and other extension activities were well supported by community members.

Stock at the end of the year was 2,642, an increase of 669 volumes when compared to last year’s figure of 1,973. The collection comprised 888 adult, 795 junior and 959 paperback books. Total membership was 594 with 328 adults and 266 juniors and reflected an increase of 14 over the total of 580 recorded last year.

Material circulation registered an increase of 2,613 over last year of 26,622 to 29,235. This figure comprised 4,058 home loans and 25,177 reference consultations.

Information and Communication Technology services were well supported. Computer and Internet usage recorded a total of 10,675 with a total of 5,411 for printing services. Photocopying services recorded 38,907 copies during the review period.

Bridgeport

The branch performed satisfactorily with an increase in stock, membership and computer services. An active programme of extension activities was maintained throughout the year. The 6 to 8 years National Reading Competition winner from the branch emerged as the parish champion and represented the network at the finals.

Total book stock at the end of the year was 2,639 comprising 833 adult, 746 junior and 1,060 paperback books. An increase of 445 volumes was recorded when compared to 2,194 recorded at the end of the previous year.

Membership at the end of the year comprised 436 adults and 763 juniors totalling 1,199 with membership increasing by 97 while 56 were de-listed. The total represented an increase of 41 when compared to 1,158 for the previous year.

The circulation figure at the end of the period was 6,268, comprising 2,216 home loans and 4,052 reference consultations. The total reflected a decrease of 1,199 when compared to the previous year’s total of 7,467.

There was a great demand for ICT services. The two computers available for public access were fully utilized by 6,402 users. There were 19,305 prints and 91,564 photocopies made for the period under review. The total copies increased by 3,762 when compared to last year’s figure of 87,802 copies.

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Greater Portmore

The Greater Portmore Branch Library served the community and there was an increase in stock, membership and circulation.

Total book stock of 17,520 comprised 4,966 adult, 6,489 junior, 5,963 paperback books and 102 audio visual items. An increase of 1,644 was recorded when compared to the previous year’s total of 15,876.

An increase of 289 members was recorded for the year under review resulting in a total of 7,299 compared to 7,010 in 2010/2011. The figure comprised 1,612 adults and 5,687 juniors.

The total material circulated for the period was 46,947. Home loans represented 10,616; audio visual loans 54 and 36,277 reference consultations. There was an increase of 2,419 when compared to the previous year’s total of 44,528.

The ICT services were well supported by the community. Word processing totalled 3,033 and 45,843 was recorded for Internet access. Prints numbered 34,269, photocopying services 121,916 and facsimile transmissions 1,103.

A varied programme of extension activities was undertaken during the year including 23 exhibitions highlighting commemorative activities. School visits, story hour and home work sessions were successful and were well received by the juniors. Summer Programme 2011 was also successful with a total of 77 children participating. Thirty (30) sessions of computer training were held for 16 seniors for the period under review.

Guys Hill

The branch provided a range of programmes and services to the community, which was fairly productive.

The total stock of 2,244 consisted of 801 adult books, 647 junior books and 796 paperback books. An increase of 41 members was recorded bringing the total membership to 1,529 comprising 421 adults and 1,108 juniors. The total circulation figure was 17,706 comprising

2,571 home loans and 15,135 reference consultations. The total represented a decrease of 779 when compared to last year’s total of 18, 485.

The public was kept informed of topical and important commemorative activities through the mounting of displays. The branch mounted 16 displays for the year under review. A school visit was conducted at the Guys Hill Basic School to highlight Read Across Jamaica Day, which was held on May 3, 2011.

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Hellshire Park

The Hellshire Park Branch Library recorded its second year of operation as a full time service point. Increases were recorded in book stock by 555 resulting in a total of 4,193. Fifteen (15) new members were registered increasing the total membership to 194. Book circulation was 5,087; a decrease of 778 when compared to 5,865 in the previous year. ICT services continued to be well supported by the community. The computer and Internet services were accessed 5,645 times during the year.

Linstead

The year under review was fairly productive and library services offered at the branch were fully utilized. At the end of the year there were increases in stock, membership and circulation.

A total of 553 books was added to the stock and 116 were withdrawn. At the end of the year the stock was 2,695; comprising 1,239 adult books, 776 junior books and 680 paperback books. There was an increase of 417 when compared to last year’s figure of 2,278.

Membership was 1,409 as 234 new members were added during the year. This comprised 530 adult and 879 junior members. Membership increased by 38 when compared with the total of 1,371 recorded in the previous year.

Circulation increased by 4,983 to 40,308 comprising 6,083 for home loans, and 34,225 for reference consultations.

The total computer usage for the year under review was 6,890 and of this total, 4,806 were for Internet browsing and 2,084 for word processing. A total of 9,235 prints were recorded. Photocopying service provided 37,349 copies while 161 facsimile transmissions were sent.

Old Harbour

The Old Harbour Branch Library served the community at a satisfactory level. There were increases in membership and circulation.

The stock for the period was 4,518; this comprised 1,957 adult books, 812 junior books, 1,704 paperback books and 45 audio visual items. There was a decrease of 231 when compared with last year’s total of 4,749.

Membership was 1,743; comprising 545 adults and 1,198 juniors. The year’s total reflected an increase of 26 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,717.

Circulation totalled 13,951 an increase of 488 when compared to last year’s total of 13,463. This comprised 4,399 home loans and 9,552 reference consultations. The junior members read from a

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variety of books while adult members showed interest in paperback books, vocational, science and technology subject areas.

The ICT services continued to be well utilized. During the period usage recorded was ten for word processing and 3,648 for Internet access. In addition, a total 4,370 prints were done. The photocopying services provided 8,029 copies and 251 facsimile transmissions were recorded.

Several extension activities were undertaken including 18 displays, class visits and story hour sessions.

Riversdale

The Riversdale Branch Library provided satisfactory services including lending, reference and other extension activities to the community.

For the period under review the stock was 1,155; comprising 403 adult books, 496 junior books and 256 paperback books. Membership for the year reflected an increase of 18 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 296. Membership totalled 314 of which 115 were adults and 199 were juniors.

Material circulated for the period under review was 2,598 and of this figure, 404 were home loans and 2,194 were reference consultations. A decrease of 1,922 was recorded when compared to last year’s total of 4,520.

The ICT service utilized during this period included 944 electronic mail and one word processing session.

Waterford

The branch’s performance for the year compared favourably with that of the previous year. Increases were noted in stock and membership. There was however a significant decline in circulation.

The total stock for the period was 3,040; consisting of 745 adult books, 620 junior books, five audio visual items and 1,670 paperback books. When compared to the last year’s total of 2,552 there was an increase of 488.

A total of 126 new members was registered for the year and 109 members were de-listed. Membership was 2,035; comprising 545 adult and 1,490 junior members. At the end of the year there was an increase of 17 compared to last year’s figure of 2,018.

The circulation figure at the end of the period was 6,692; consisting of 3,234 home loans; 3,445 reference consultations and three audio visual loans. There was a decrease of 2,255 attributed to

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the reduction in reference consultations when compared to 8,947 consultations recorded for last year.

A total of 637 prints were recorded. Computer usage included 391 word processing, 1,691 electronic mail, 937 Internet browsing and the EBSCO database was accessed two times.

The photocopying service was fully utilized, recording 48,207 copies. The total number of facsimile transmissions sent was 259.

The branch mounted seven displays during the year to highlight commemorative activities.

Part Time Branch Libraries

Kitson Town

The branch served the community of Kitson Town and its environs through various services and outreach activities.

The total stock was 2,324; comprised of 961 adult books, 469 junior books, two audio visual items and 892 paperback books. There was an increase of 469 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,855.

Membership was 838; consisting of 224 adults and 614 juniors. An increase of 29 members was recorded when compared to last year’s total of 809.

The circulation figure at the end of the year was 2,670 and this represented 1,379 home loans and 1,291 reference consultations. There was an increase of 186 over last year’s figure of 2,484.

Juniors selected from a variety of children’s fiction while adult users showed a preference for paperback novels and books on agriculture and technology.

At the end of the year, total computer usage was 1,194; comprising 957 Internet access, 957 electronic mail and 122 word processing. A total of 1,379 prints was recorded.

Ten displays were mounted to highlight annual commemorative activities and three story hour sessions were held.

Point Hill

The smallest branch library in the St. Catherine Parish Library Network provided quality reference and information services to the Point Hill community and its environs.

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The total bookstock was 1,700 volumes, an increase of 229 was reflected when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,471. The collection comprised 628 adult books, 483 junior books, five audio visual items and 584 paperback books.

Membership was 1,002 and of this total, 464 adult and 538 junior members were recorded. A decrease of 348 was reflected when compared to 1,350 recorded for the previous reporting period. The total circulation was 7,283 comprising for 2,473 home loans and 4,810 reference consultations. A significant increase of 4,941 was recorded when compared to the previous year’s total of 2,342.

Junior members were the most dominant readers and enjoyed a variety of books in the various categories. The adult members read mainly paperback fiction books.

The library mounted 13 displays and conducted class visits and story hour sessions. A total of 20 Grade Six Assessment Test (GSAT) revision sessions were held on Wednesdays and Fridays. The National Reading Competition and summer programme were also well supported.

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE

The mobile library service remained dormant due to the unavailability of a vehicle.

REGION TWO

ST. JAMES PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 185,334 185,605 Membership: 49,660 49,928 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 29 30 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 62 60 Collection 38,378 42,307 Circulation: 212,802 213,421 Computer Use: 59,159 62,286

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The St. James Parish Library provided library service through the main library, nine branch libraries located at Anchovy, Cambridge, Chatham, Hopeton, Lottery, Maroon Town, Mt. Salem, Somerton, Springfield and 30 mobile library stops. Usage of the service at the end of the year was encouraging and increases were recorded in stock, membership, circulation and computer services.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Sustained service to the visually impaired resulting in the total circulation of 234 audio items

 Hosting of the book launch of former Governor General Sir Howard Cooke’s second biography…God is Good: From the Cane Fields to King’s House

PARISH LIBRARY

For the year in review the main library maintained a stock of 14,630 consisting of 9,247 adult books, 2,798 junior books and 2,585 paperback books. The library also maintained a collection of audio visual items and provided access to the Internet and the EBSCO database to supplement the print material. An increase of 1,443 was recorded when the total book stock was compared to that of 2010/2011.

Membership was 33,745 at the end of the year. The figure comprised 19,355 adults and 14,390 juniors. This represented an increase of 179 when compared to membership of 33,555 at the end of the previous year.

The circulation of material at the main library totalled 129,561 increasing by 804 from 128,757 in 2010/2011. Home loans and reference consultations were 45,137 and 84,424 respectively for the period under review.

Services to the visually impaired resulted in a total of 234 audio items being circulated to this group during 2011/2012. There was an increase of 196 when compared to the figure of 47 for the previous year. At the end of March 2012 membership for the visually impaired clients was 16. Scheduled visits were made to the St. James Society for the Blind meetings.

The demand for light fiction by adult readers continued to be high. Paperback novels were popular with female readers. The male readers, particularly members of the mobile library, requested western and detective stories.

Non-fiction books borrowed for home reading were on subjects such as religion, history, education, geography, the social sciences, music, literature, home economics and sports. Material on computers, philosophy and psychology were also well used. Reference material sources related to business subjects and West Indian history were the most frequently consulted.

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Computer and Internet services were heavily utilized by the public specifically by students conducting research for European history at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level. At the close of the review period, total computer usage was 44,853 representing 41,937 for Internet browsing and 2,916 for word processing.

Complementary to the reference and lending services, the network offered a comprehensive programme of public education, current awareness and promotional activities targeting both children and adults in keeping with the varied needs of the communities served. A total of 32 colourful, informative and interesting exhibitions was mounted during the year to highlight important calendar events. The parish library also participated in the St. James 4-H Achievement Day and the St. James Horticultural Society Show by mounting very informative and interesting exhibitions and book displays. The Horticultural Society Show was held under the theme “Springtime Splendour” and the St. James Parish Library was presented with an award for the display that best depicted the theme. Five hundred and sixty-seven (567) persons viewed the exhibition.

The National Reading Competition 2011 and Annual Summer programme were also successfully staged.

The Senior Citizens’ computer training programme accommodated a third batch of participants from August 8 - September 30, 2012. Fourteen (14) seniors - 2 males and 12 females - received basic computer training.

Full Time Branch Libraries

Anchovy

The service point suffered a major setback in July 2011 and was temporarily closed as a result of recommendations made by the local Fire Department. The necessary modifications were completed within six months and the library was reopened in January 2012.

At the end of the year the figure for stock was 3,313 comprising 457 adult, 1,215 junior and 1,235 paperback books. The stock increased by 284 when compared to 3,029 for 2010/2011.

Members totalled 791 comprising 145 adults and 646 juniors. Twenty-seven (27) new members were registered during the period under review.

The temporary closure of the library negatively affected the circulation of material. There was an overall decrease of 14,205 when compared to the previous year’s total of 21,087. Material circulated totalled 6,882 consisting of 5,608 reference consultations and 1,274 home loans.

The computer service was accessed 1,934 times. Electronic mail was accessed 430 times and 1,100 times for Internet browsing. The word processing service was used 404 times for document preparation activities such as job application letters, resumes, School Based Assessment (SBA) and other projects. 37

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A total of 21,471 photocopies was made for customers during the year and 6,942 prints were done.

The execution of extension activities was also negatively affected by the temporary closure and as a result the library did not host the annual summer programme. The National Reading Competition was held as scheduled. Four displays were mounted during the period under review.

Cambridge

The Cambridge Branch Library played an active role in the development of the communities served through the dissemination of information for education and recreation.

At the end of the year the stock was 3,762, which included 2,049 adult books, 578 reference books and 1,135 paperback books. The bookstock increased by 236 when compared to 3,526 recorded at the end of March 2011.

The total membership at the close of the year was 2,016, which consisted of 528 adults and 1,488 juniors. This reflected an increase of 21 when compared to 1,995 for the previous year.

During the year under review, 27,447 items were circulated. Home loans totalled 1,609 and reference consultations were 25,838. An overall increase of 950 was realized when compared to the 2010/2011 total of 26,497. Newspaper clippings, the pamphlet collection, the Internet and the EBSCO database were utilized to supplement the reference collection.

The ICT services were well utilized by students, teachers and other members of the community to complete research for course work and projects and to access electronic mail. The computers were used to conduct 1,379 Internet searches and to access electronic mail and word processing 721 and 845 times respectively totalling 2,945. Usage decreased by 1,187 when compared to the previous year’s total of 4,132. A total of 16 EBSCO database searches were conducted during the review period while 32,929 photocopies were made for the public.

Eleven (11) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year to mark important occasions and to keep the public abreast of topical issues. A total of 1,046 persons viewed the exhibitions and found them to be very informative and educational.

Twenty (20) junior and three adult members registered for the National Reading Competition while 60 children participated in the annual summer programme.

Hopeton

The service point had a fairly satisfactory year as was evidenced by increases in stock, membership and circulation.

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At the end of the year the book stock was 2,134 which represented an increase of 195 when compared to 1,939 for the previous year. The collection included 679 adult books, 499 junior books and 956 paperback books. Two hundred and thirty-six (236) books were added to stock for the period ending March 2012.

Membership increased when compared to the 2010/2011 period. At the end of March 31, 2012 the membership was 1,328, an increase of 19 over the previous year’s total of 1,309. The membership comprised 99 adults and 1,229 juniors.

Three thousand two hundred and twenty-six (3,226) items were circulated, 445 more than the 3,671 for the year ending March 31, 2011. Home reading accounted for 1,580 while the figure for reference consultations was 1,646.

The branch mounted exhibitions in observance of significant days and events and conducted story hour sessions which were well supported by the nearby Camrose Basic School and Buckingham All Age School. Activities included reading, storytelling, teaching of sign language and basic computer training. Twenty (20) story hour sessions were held during the year under review with an average attendance of 18 children. Support for the National Reading Competition and summer programme continued.

Mount Salem

The services provided by the Mount Salem Branch Library were fully utilized by members of the library and from the community and its environs.

The book stock at the end of the year comprised 1,317 adult books, 1,155 junior books and 1,316 paperback books totalling 3,788. An increase of 325 was recorded when compared to 3,463 for the previous year. A total of 337 books were added to stock during the year and 12 books were withdrawn.

Membership at the end of the year was 968; an increase of 49 compared to 919 at the end of 2010/2011.

The number of books borrowed for home reading was 2,872 a significant increase of 1,231 over the 1,641 recorded in 2010/2011. Reference consultations totalled 6,650. Total circulation was 9,522 an overall increase of 1,286 over the 8,236 recorded at the end of March 2011.

The one computer available to the public was well utilized and despite the limitations there was a 61.5% increase in the usage of the service. Computer usage for the year amounted to 2,685 increasing by 1,037 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,648. Usage was inclusive of 1,009 for electronic mail, 540 for word processing and 1,136 for conducting research. The EBSCO database was used 250 times.

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A total of 21 exhibitions was mounted to highlight significant events and to keep the public abreast of topical issues. Four of these exhibitions were displayed at the nearby Mt. Salem Primary and Junior High School. Thirteen (13) story hour sessions were held during the year with an average attendance of 13 children. Summer programme activities were also well supported and 43 children registered. The staff members were assisted with the programme by two National Youth Service trainees.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Chatham

The Chatham Branch Library provided valuable service to the communities served.

The total book stock at the end of the reporting year was 2,622, comprising 958 adult books, 912 junior books and 752 paperback books. There was an increase of 331 when compared with 2,291 at the end of 2010/2011.

Membership totalled 1,406 comprising 349 adults and 1,057 juniors; an increase of 16 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,390. Twenty-seven (27) new members were added during the year and the membership of 11 persons was withdrawn.

Total circulation for the period was 3,654 and when compared with 2,913 for the previous year, an increase of 741 was reflected. Home loans accounted for 2,794 of the total and reference consultations accounted for the remaining 860.

The computer service was utilized mainly to access electronic mail and to find information to complete assignments. Computer usage for word processing was seven and total Internet usage for the year was 1,594.

The total number of photocopies made for customers during the year was 1, 288.

Five (5) displays were mounted to mark significant dates and events such as Child Month, Heritage Week and Reggae Month. The branch library also hosted one exhibition mounted by officers from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) from October 12-19, 2011. The exhibition was used to promote and highlight the benefits to be gained by farmers who registered with RADA. The officers carried out registration of farmers.

Lottery

The re-painting of the Lottery Branch Library commenced during the period under review. This project was long awaited and the facelift significantly added to the aesthetics of the library. The branch played an integral role in supporting the educational needs of its users.

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The total bookstock was 3,072, comprising 946 adult books 1,134 junior books and 992 paperback books. There was an increase of 190 when compared to 2,882 for the period ending March 2011.

At the end of the year the total membership was 680; 74 adults and 606 juniors. When compared to 660 recorded for the previous year, there was an increase of 20.

The circulation figure at the end of the year was 9,095. This figure comprised 6,480 for home loans and 2,615 for reference consultations. An overall increase of 2,700 was noted when compared to the 2010/2011 total of 6,395.

Maroon Town

Resources were provided by the branch to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the communities served. The circulation figure indicated a significant increase of 197% over the previous year’s figure.

Bookstock at the end of the review period was 1,704 comprising 640 adult books, 542 junior books and 522 paperback books. A decrease of 423 was recorded when compared with 2,127 for the previous year.

Membership at the end of the year was 1,544; an increase of 25 over 1,519 recorded at the end of March 2011. The membership consisted of 490 adults and 1,054 juniors.

At the end of the year, total circulation was 8,593 a significant increase of 5,703 over 2,890 recorded in the previous year. Six thousand, seven hundred and ninety-one books (6,791) were issued for home reading, the majority being paperback selections. There were 1,802 reference consultations.

Computer services offered at the branch included Internet access, word processing, printing and photocopying services to the public. Overall computer usage for the period totalled 5,457 comprising Internet searches 4,754 and word processing 703. The EBSCO database was accessed 32 times. A total of 1,209 photocopies was done and 2,978 prints were recorded for the period.

Fourteen (14) exhibitions were mounted for the year to highlight commemorative activities while 31 story hour sessions were held.

Twenty-one (21) children and one adult participated in the annual National Reading Competition. The summer programme had 21 participants, who were engaged in art and craft, poetry writing and tie and dye activities.

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Somerton

The Somerton Branch Library played a vital role in the community through the provision of information resources and by conducting a variety of outreach programmes over the period.

At the end of March 2012, the book stock of 1,772 comprised 500 adult books, 542 junior books and 730 paperback books. There was an overall increase of 478 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,294.

Membership for the year was 3,046 recording an increase of 32 over 3,014 in 2010/2011. The membership comprised 475 adults and 2,571 juniors. A total of 38 new members were registered for the year while the membership of six persons was cancelled.

The total circulation at the end of the year under review was 4,492. Reference consultations decreased by 200 from 569 in 2010/2011 to 369. Home loans, however, increased by 211 from 3,957 to 4,123.

Six exhibitions highlighting local and international topical issues were mounted during the year. Weekly story hour sessions were held on Fridays and were usually well supported. The branch also participated in the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme.

Springfield

The Springfield Branch Library played an active role in the communities served by providing resources to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs.

At the end of March 2012, the book stock was 1,939 which comprised 661 adult books, 548 junior books and 730 paperback books. There was an increase of 477 when compared to 1,462 at the end of March 2011.

Membership totalled 3,032 comprising 699 adults and 2,333 junior members. The total represented an increase of 27 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,005. The membership of 11 dormant readers was reactivated.

The reference collection was consulted by primary and secondary level students, as well as adults attending tertiary institutions or evening classes. Reference consultations recorded for the year totalled 620 while home loans of 3,463 accounted for 84.8% of total circulation. There was an overall decrease of 254 when the total circulation of 4,083 was compared to the total circulation of 4,337 in 2010/2011.

One thousand and two (1,002) photocopies were made for customers during the year. The computers were used for word processing 463 times. No Internet access was available at this service point.

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Ten displays were mounted and a special story hour programme was held on April 29, 2011 in recognition of Reading Week.

MOBILE LIBRARY

Mobile Library service was offered to rural communities without fixed libraries for eight months of the year. The service was suspended in November 2011 due to mechanical problems with the unit. Nevertheless an increase was recorded for material circulated.

The total bookstock at the end of the year was 2,907. There were 1,372 members comprising 407 adults and 965 juniors. Circulation totalled 4,892 and included 582 adult books, 1,673 junior books and 2,637 paperback books. An increase of 948 was recorded when compared to the previous year’s figure of 3,944.

HANOVER PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 70,276 70,378 Membership: 9,368 9,078 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 5 5 Mobile Library Stops 41 45 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 1 Establishment 41 - Collection 29,146 35,898 Circulation: 92,309 66,333 Computer Use: 52,698 50,473

The Hanover Parish Library Network recorded a fairly positive performance for the review period.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Introduction of Motivational Movie Mondays - a teen-based activity

 Donation of a multimedia projector to enhance service delivery

 Installation of broad band data link at three service points

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PARISH LIBRARY

The main library provided access to information through the book stock, displays and extension activities undertaken throughout the year.

There was an increase of 1,323 in the stock during the year. Total stock was 10,344 at the end of March 2012 and included 5,611 adult books, 2,314 junior books and 2,419 paperback books. Despite not fully addressing the gaps in the collection the new additions were welcomed. Special requests to the Accession Department for resources in some subject areas were readily addressed. The stock in the Millicent Clare children activity room remained relevant. The multimedia collection improved with the acquisition of DVDs and CD-ROMs for the children’s programmes.

All other service points without Internet access were supplied with CD-ROMs to supplement the collection of print material.

The young adults expressed their satisfaction with the variety of periodicals that were made available.

At the end of the reporting period membership for the main library was 3,581. Of this total 2,193 were adults and the remaining 1,388 were juniors. Despite de-registration of delinquent members a number of persons remained inactive during the year. The migration of a high percentage of young adults to pursue tertiary education and work outside of the parish contributed to the size of the inactive membership and impacted on material circulation.

Material circulated for 2011/2012 totalled 28,854, a significant decrease of 16,509 from the 2010/2011 figure of 45,363. Of the material circulated, 22,031 were reference consultations and 6,823 were home loans. The increasing demand for resource material in electronic format also impacted the amount of print resources circulated for the year.

Notwithstanding, with total usage at 66, the EBSCO database was under-utilized despite the volume of information available to researchers. Increased promotion and training is planned for the coming year to further acquaint the public with these resources. Computer access recorded usage at a total of 25,997, representing 18,569 for Internet browsing, 6,066 for electronic mail and 4,769 for word processing.

The parish library continued to keep the public informed and entertained through a variety of extension and outreach activities. These included exhibitions, displays, lectures, the annual National Reading Competition, and the annual summer programme. Children activities such as Weeny Wednesdays, Armchair Travels, We Likkle But We Tallawah, story hour and other reading activities were carried out during the year.

The Millicent Clare Children Activity Room accommodated hundreds of children for weekly Weeny Wednesdays sessions. The Frolic Fridays activity was adopted by the Kiwanis Club of

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Hanover and members conducted activities for the children. Four Armchair Travel sessions to Alaska, Argentina, Nigeria and the state of Texas, USA were conducted by visitors to the parish. The children were taken on a “tour” of these territories through the use of atlases, globes, as well as talks about the culture.

The “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” was launched on Thursday November 24, 2011 at the Main Library. Literacy Specialist, Miss Kayla Clarke from the Ministry of Education’s Region 4 office was the guest speaker. This programme was hosted thereafter on a monthly basis.

The programme of Motivational Movie Mondays introduced in March 2011 continued during the year. The programme aimed to boost the self esteem and confidence of teenagers.

Participation in the annual National Reading Competition continued to generate great interest. A total of 98 participants were registered. The Rotary Club of Lucea sponsored the trophy for the adult with the highest score and the Millicent Clare trophy was presented to the junior competitor with the highest score in the parish network.

Full-Time Branch Libraries

Chester Castle

The Chester Castle Branch Library played an invaluable role in the communities served. In addition to the lending and reference services offered, printing and photocopying services were also provided in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

At the end of the year stock was 3,570. This comprised 1,047 adult books, 1,113 junior books and 1,410 paperback books. An increase of 984 resulted when the total stock of 3,570 was compared to the 2,586 recorded in 2010/2011.

The number of registered readers was 397 which included 132 junior members and 45 adult members at the end of the year. The total membership of 397 showed an increase of 33 when compared to 364 in the previous year.

At the end of the year, circulation totalled 2,575; a decrease of 207 when compared to 2,782 recorded at the end of the previous year.

The ICT service was in great demand during the year. Computer and Internet usage totalled 6,157. This was 1,970 more than the 4,187 recorded in the previous year. A new printer acquired during the year improved printing services offered to the public.

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Green Island Branch Library

The branch was temporarily closed on June 13, 2011 due to structural problems. Prior to its closure, a vibrant service was provided to Green Island and adjoining communities for the first quarter of the year. Following the closure, the Mobile Library unit provided service to the location on Fridays. Some of the more ardent readers utilized the service of the mobile library while others journeyed to the parish library for service.

At March 31, 2012 stock was 2,863 comprising 1,568 adult books, 772 junior books and 523 paperback books.

The number of registered readers was 515 at the end of the year. This figure comprised 206 adults and 309 junior readers.

Circulation was 1,446 consisting of 464 home loans and 982 reference consultations at the time of closure.

The branch provided computer services with Internet access, which was heavily utilized by the community members. For the first three months of the year the computers were utilized 2,162 times for Internet and word processing purposes while 8,973 photocopies were recorded.

Extension activities held included four story hour sessions and a display in celebration of Child Month prior to the closure.

Hopewell Branch Library

The Hopewell Branch Library provided lending, reference and information technology services to the community. Despite the location of the library on the third floor of the Hope Haven building, and problems associated with noise pollution due to other community activities, an increase in usage was recorded.

At the end of the year the book stock was 3,915 an increase by 766 when compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 3,149. For the period under review total stock comprised 1,635 adult, 779 junior and 1,501 paperback books. Membership reflected a decrease of 142 to 1,807 members when compared to 1,949 recorded in 2010/2011. This decrease was attributed to the withdrawal of de-listed members.

Circulation totalled 12,805. This represented 3,070 issues for home reading and 9,735 reference consultations. The figure showed an increase of 1,604 when compared to 11,204 recorded for the period ending March 2011. The growth in the number of persons accessing educational opportunities in the communities resulted in a greater demand for reference material.

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Computer usage decreased by 1,720 to 10,486 when compared to usage for 2010/2011 which was 12,206. The decrease in usage was attributed to the reduction in the number of computers available. The Internet was accessed primarily for socializing and research.

There continued to be an increase in the number of persons accessing the photocopying service with total copies made during the year amounting to 62,079 which represented 11,917 more than 50,162 recorded in the previous year.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Askenish Branch Library

The Askenish Branch Library played an invaluable role in the community in the delivery of library and information services.

Additions to the book stock resulted in an increase of 836 when compared to the previous year’s total of 2,442. The total book stock of 3,278 at March 2012 comprised 1,087 adult books, 653 junior books and 1,538 paperback books.

Membership numbered 616, comprising 163 adults and 453 juniors. The figure reflected an increase of 39 when compared with 577 in the last reporting year.

Material circulated at the end of the year totalled 7,965 which represented a decrease of 723 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 8,688. There were 6,035 home loans and 1,930 reference consultations.

The branch offered word processing service that was appreciated by the users. There continued to be several requests for the introduction of an Internet service. At the end of the year 908 was recorded for computer usage which reflected a decrease of 455 from 1,363 recorded for the previous year.

Several outreach activities were undertaken to sensitize the community on topical issues and special events.

Jericho Branch Library

The branch was a beacon in the community of Jericho, although it remained underutilized by the community members.

At the end of the review period stock was 3,874, an increase of 913 when compared to 2,961 in 2010/2011. The stock comprised 1,271 adult books, 891 junior books and 1,712 paperback books.

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There was an increase of 25 in the number of registered users. The 179 members on record at the end of the year 2011/2012 compared favourably to the 154 recorded in 2010/2011. There were 45 adult members and 134 junior members.

A decrease of 151 was reflected when the figure of 1,596 recorded for material circulation was compared to 1,747 recorded for the year ended March 2011. The total of 1,596 comprised 1,266 home loans and 330 reference consultations.

The computer service only accommodated the provision of word processing. At the end of the year computer usage totalled 167, which was 97 more than the 70 recorded for the year 2010/2011.

The community showed overwhelming support for the annual summer programme as 92 children registered for the programme. Support was received from the Institute of Jamaica, through a presentation on slavery and Jamaica’s history and a display that showcased some of the artifacts used by the slaves.

Other activities for the year included a presentation from the National Council on Drug Abuse and the Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA) on Disaster Preparedness for Farmers. Story hour sessions for the students of the Claremont and Jericho Basic Schools continued throughout the year.

Pondside Branch Library

The Pondside Branch Library delivered satisfactory service to the communities served during the year.

The bookstock at March 2012 was 3,748 representing 989 more than the stock of 2,759 at the end of March 2011. There were 1,206 adult books, 867 junior books and 1,675 paperback books.

Membership was 351 which consisted of 153 adult members and 198 junior members at the end of the year. There were eight more members on record than the 343 recorded at the end of the previous year.

The total circulation of 3,002 showed an increase of 357 when compared to 2,645 recorded in 2010/2011. A breakdown of the 3,002 showed 1,468 for home loans and 1,534 reference consultations.

Computer usage was 1,205. The figure was 222 more than the 983 recorded for the previous year. A total of 8,370 photocopies were done.

The National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme were held. Miss Nicola Streete emerged as the parish champion in the 21 and over category of the competition.

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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE

The Mobile Library provided service at 45 locations in rural communities across the parish.

A total of 3,748 was recorded as the bookstock at the end of the year; 909 more than the 2,875 recorded for the previous year. The readers made requests for additional material in the hospitality and tourism sector in the parish. The number of registered members decreased from 1,823 by 191 during the year due to de-listing of defaulters. Membership at the end of the period was 1,632.

The mobile library recorded the highest number of home loans in the network. At the end of the review period books borrowed for home reading totalled 7,890. There was a decrease of 3,418 when compared to the figure for 2010/2011 of 11,308. The significant decrease in home loans was attributed to recurring mechanical problems and unstable weather conditions which resulted in disruptions in the scheduled visits.

The mobile library has been equipped with computers and offered Internet access. There were challenges however in accessing the Internet service in some areas. At the end of the year the service was utilized 73 times. The service was temporarily suspended in February due to closure of the operation of the service provider.

TRELAWNY PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 75,996 76,107 Membership: 39,331 25,593 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 5 5 Mobile Library Stops 20 ? Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 41 41 Collection 24,558 26,479 Circulation: 71,576 73,341 Computer Use: 76,769 62,905 (check)

The Trelawny Parish Library Network provided an effective service to the people of Trelawny. Service was provided through the operation of one Main Library, five (5) Branch Libraries and ? mobile library stops. There were increases in circulation at the Parish Library, Albert Town and Wakefield Branch Libraries. The Parish Library undertook a vibrant programme of extension and outreach activities throughout the year. The majority were conceptualized and executed to

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provide public education or for promotional purposes while others were done through networking with other agencies. The use of the Computer Service declined during the year due to the unavailability of the full complement of computers to the public.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Launch of We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers Programme

 Resumption of the Mobile Library Service

PARISH LIBRARY

At the end of March 2012 there were increases in stock and material circulation; however, decreases were recorded in membership and computer usage.

The book stock totalled 10,324 comprised 5,760 adult books, 2,010 junior books, 2,210 paperback books and 344 audio visual items. The total reflected an increase of 499 when compared to 9,825 for the previous year.

Membership was 13,593, consisting of 4,833 adults and 8,760 juniors while material circulation amounted to 48,849. Total reference consultations of 43,916 represented an increase of 5,636 when compared to 38,280 recorded for the previous year. Home loans totalled 4,933 consisting of 1,679 adult books, 1,791 junior books and 1,461 paperback books. These figures indicated a decrease of 871when compared to 5,804 circulated for 2010/2011.

Recovery of overdue material was met with some success with 1,018 books retrieved during the period under review. Robust communication with users through letters, telephone calls, verbal reminders and lists sent to school principals aided significantly in the recovery process.

Computer usage decreased by 10,241 to 29,069 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 39,310. The computers were utilized 25,166 times to conduct Internet searches and 3,903 times for word processing.

Fifty-four thousand, eight hundred and forty-two (54,842) photocopies were done for the public during the period under review.

During the year a plethora of extension activities were hosted by the parish library including exhibitions and talks. An inaugural Poetry Day was held on the internationally recognized Poetry Day on March 21, 2012. Five schools participated with 58 persons in attendance. In recognition of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence, poems written by Jamaicans since 1962 were performed.

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The library participated in the annual Hague Agricultural Show on February 22, 2012 held under the theme “Eat What We Grow, Grow What We Eat”. An exhibition and a display of books on food and flowers were mounted.

On March 31, 2012 at the annual Farm Fest in Spring Garden, Trelawny, the Memory of the Parish Project exhibition was featured and was well received by the public. Sixty-five (65) persons viewed the exhibition.

Weekly visits continued at the Falmouth Infirmary. During these visits the staff read to the residents, played audio books and engaged the patients in a variety of games.

The “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” progamme was successfully launched on June 23, 2011. Thereafter, the programme was held on the last Saturday in each month.

Full Time Branch Libraries

Albert Town

The Albert Town Branch Library responded positively to the needs of users. This was evident in the increase recorded in the number of material loaned.

Stock of 2,701 at the end of period under review consisted of 1,334 adult books, 613 junior books, seven audio visual items and 747 paperback books. There was an increase of 269 when compared to 2,432 for the previous year.

Membership at the end of the year was 3,992, comprising 969 adults and 3,023 juniors. A decrease of 798 from the 2010/2011 total of 4,790 was recorded.

Total material circulated at the end of the year was 9,504. Home loans accounted for 2,867 and 6,637 were reference consultations. There was an increase of 1,585 when compared to the previous year’s total of 7,919.

Computer usage totalled 15,425, decreasing by 8,376 from 23,801 in the previous year. The computers were used 15,079 times for Internet searches and 346 times for word processing.

A total of 64,123 photocopies were done. There was an increase of 18,050 when compared with 46,073 for the previous year. During the period 288 facsimile transmissions were sent; an increase of 25 over the previous year’s total.

The annual summer programme was held from July 25 - 29, 2011 and an average of 23 children aged 6-13 years attended daily. Activities included poetry sessions, library talks, craft work, drama session and needlework.

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As part of the programme of extension activities the branch collaborated with the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning in organizing a Jamaica Day concert under the theme “Go for Goal” on February 17, 2012.

Duncans

Stock was 3,436 which consisted of 1,330 adult books; 1, 073 junior books, 6 audiovisual items and 1,027 paperback books at the end of the period under review. There was an increase of 305 compared to 3,131 for the previous year.

Membership increased by 87 when compared to the previous year’s total of 4,234. The total of 4,321 comprised 1,000 adults and 3,321 juniors. Home loans totalled 2,300 while reference consultations were 2,772, a combined circulation of 5,072.

Computer usage totalled 4,322. Of this total 3,984 represented Internet browsing while 338 was for word processing. A decrease in usage of 414 was recorded when compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 4,736.

Photocopies increased by 4,344 to 26,112 when compared with 21,768 recorded for last year. Three hundred and two (302) facsimile transmissions were sent during the period; an increase of 62 over 240 sent during the previous year.

Extension activities continued through class visits and displays. On October 21, 2011, there was an exhibition showcasing Jamaican currency, stamps and phone cards at the Duncans All-Age School. Ninety (90) students, teachers and parents viewed the display.

Part Time Branch Libraries

Clarks Town

Stock and membership increased during the year but use of the services offered declined. This was due mainly to the absence of computers and a photocopier for the first three quarters of the year. These services resumed in the last quarter following the installation of additional security measures.

At the end of the period under review stock was 2,722, which included 1,128 adult books; 906 junior books, 24 audiovisual items and 664 paperback books. The bookstock increased by 298 when compared to the figure of 2,424 for the previous year.

Membership was 1,835 comprising 394 adults and 1,441 juniors; an increase of 336 when compared to the figure of 1,499 for the previous year. Book circulation totalled 5,633 comprising 4,542 loans for home reading and 1,091 reference consultations.

The photocopying service recorded 406 photocopies made for the public. 52

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The branch received support for extension activities undertaken. A very successful summer programme was held from July 19 -29, 2011. Approximately 91 children between the ages of 6 and 14 years attended daily and participated in drama, poetry sessions, art and craft and needlework. Additionally, 30 participants registered for the National Reading Competition which represented to date the largest number of participants in the network. On October 19, 2011, the branch hosted a Heritage Day exhibition. Fifty-one (51) students from the Clarks Town Primary school viewed the exhibition which featured specimens of Jamaican money, stamps as well as historical photographs.

Stewart Town

The Stewart Town Branch Library was temporarily closed on December 31, 2011 due to challenges related to accommodation. Nevertheless for the reporting year the branch recorded increases in stock and computer usage.

The stock of 2,380 books included 897 adult books, 702 junior books and 781 paperback books. There was an increase of 227 when compared to the stock of 2,153 for the previous year.

Membership was 1,744 consisting of 436 adults and 1,308 juniors. A decrease of 5 was recorded when compared to the figure of 1,749 for the previous year. Home loans and reference consultations totalled 900 and 250 respectively.

Computer usage totalled 3,537 inclusive of Internet browsing on 3,000 occasions and word processing conducted 537 times. There was an increase of 609 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 2,928.

A total of 1,880 photocopies were done; a decrease of 436 from 2,316 recorded for the previous year.

Wakefield

The Wakefield Branch Library recorded increases in stock, reference consultations, computer usage and photocopying services.

Stock totalled 2,334; consisting of 675 adult books, 754 junior books, one audiovisual item and 904 paperback books at the end of the year. An increase of 290 resulted when compared to the figure of 2,044 for the previous year.

At the end of the period under review membership was 1,642 consisting of 276 adult members and 1,366 junior members. There was a decrease of 91 compared to 1,733 for the previous year.

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The total circulation was 3,293. Home loans of 62 adult books, 839 junior books and 645 paperback books totalled 1,546. One thousand seven hundred and forty-seven (1,747) reference consultations were made during the year.

Computer usage totalled 10,550. The computers were used 9,615 times to access the Internet and 935 times for word processing. There was a significant increase of 6,131 when compared with the previous year’s total of 4,419. The increase was as a result of the branch receiving an additional computer for public use.

A total of 6,641 photocopies were done, an increase of 2,604 over the previous year’s total of 4,037.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Mobile Library service was suspended from June 2010 due to the unavailability of a service vehicle. Operations resumed on March 19, 2012 using a Toyota Hiace minivan on loan from Headquarters.

A stock of 2,581 books comprising 375 adult books, 1,099 junior books and 1,107 paperback books was maintained for the service.

The re-registration of members on the mobile library was in progress; and, at the end of the year in review, membership was 36 comprising 3 adults and 33 juniors. A total of 32 issues were made.

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REGION THREE

MANCHESTER PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 191,875 192,155 Membership: 68,515 68,274 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 12 12 Mobile Library Stops - - Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 4 Establishment 61 73 Collection 59,443 64,293 Circulation: 226,382 189,793 Computer Use: 60,082 55,673

The Manchester Parish Library provided a consistent and reliable library service to the population of Manchester for the period under review.

The network recorded an increase in bookstock and decreases in membership, circulation and computer usage.

The programme of extension activities including Children’s Hour, Reading Competition, Summer Programme, Exhibitions and Displays were executed by the libraries within the Parish Network. Individual service points also held other programmes such as the Boys Reading Day, Quiz Competitions, Visits to Schools, Library Tours, Class Visits and Homework Hour. Remedial Reading activities continued and the programme “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” was launched on September 24, 2011 at the Cultural Centre. A similar programme was introduced at the Mile Gully Branch Library in November 2011.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Refurbishing of the Tiny Tots Room at the Parish Library  Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” literacy programme

 The official opening of the exhibition “Journey of Champions: 50 Years of Jamaica’s Athletic Excellence” at the Parish Library

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PARISH LIBRARY

For the year in review there were overall decreases in stock, membership and circulation.

A total stock of 26,171 was recorded comprising 15,032 adult books, 5,852 junior books and 5,287 paperback books. There was a decrease of 861 when compared to 27,032 the figure for last year. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-two books (1,832) were added to stock consisting of 810 adult and 1,022 junior books. Withdrawals totalled 2,296 and included 1,069 adult books and 1,227 junior books.

Membership totalled 33,538 comprising 14,372 adults and 19,166 juniors. An overall decline in membership of 781 was recorded when compared to the previous year’s figure of 34,319. The decrease was only reflected in the adult membership which moved from 15,550 to 14,372 readers. The junior members increased by 397 from 18,769 to 19,166. Additions to membership totalled 645 consisting of 132 adults and 513 juniors. Cancellations of membership were done as result of delisting and comprised 1,310 adults and 116 juniors totalling 1,426.

The total number of books and other material circulated amounted to 44,726 comprising 24,823 home loans and 19,903 reference consultations. Home loans consisted of 4,917 adult, 8,230 junior and 11,676 other paperback books. Reference consultations comprised 15,198 adult and 4,705 junior loans of books and other materials. There was a decrease in circulation of 9,382 in comparison to last year’s total of 54,108.

The main library was successful in fielding Miss Noreen Thompson the competitor who copped the national title in the 21 years and over category at the national finals of the National Reading Competition.

The sixth renewal of the Caribbean Quiz Competition was held at the Parish Library from November 16 to December 1, 2011. Sixteen (16) schools registered but 15 participated. Mandeville Primary and Junior High emerged champion and McIntosh Memorial Primary runner up.

Of special note was the official launch of the touring exhibition by the Gleaner Company entitled “Journey of Champions: 50 Years of Athletic Excellence” at the Parish Library on March 1, 2012. The exhibition garnered much interest from members and the general public.

The audiovisual collection was utilized by the staff at the Parish and Branch Libraries for use in the Children’ Hour programme and by the visually impaired members of the parish library. The collection comprised audio tapes, compact disks (CDs) and digital versatile disks (DVDs) totalling 1,759 comprising 1,632 adult and 127 junior items. A comparison with the previous year showed an increase of 841 in stock. The membership remained at 27 consisting of 26 adults and one junior.

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Full-time Branch Libraries

Bellefield

At the end of the reporting period, the branch recorded a total stock of 3,572 representing 1,404 adult books, 755 junior books and 1,413 paperback books. This reflected an increase of 647 over the previous year’s total of 2,925.

Membership of 1,887 decreased by19 when compared to the previous year’s total of 1,906. Adults totalled 438 while junior members totalled 1,449.

The overall circulation of 7,597 declined by 2,639 in comparison to 10,236 recorded the previous year. Material circulated for home loans for the year totalled 1,340 while reference consultations amounted to 6,257. The reference collection remained inadequate and there was a great demand for information in the areas of pure and applied sciences and the technical subjects.

During the year, the computer service continued to be the preferred medium for users to conduct research. The heavy demand for the service emphasized the urgent need for additional computers for public use.

Overall computer usage for the period totalled 4,702 comprised 1,972 for electronic mail, 782 for word processing, and 1,888 for Internet browsing. Photocopies totalled 13,220; a decrease of 7,780 when compared to 21,000 recorded for the previous year.

A number of extension activities were undertaken including Children’s Hour, Class Visits, Talks, the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme. In addition, a number of exhibitions were mounted in commemoration of various local and international observances.

Bombay

The Bombay Branch Library performed satisfactorily throughout the year. Increases in stock and membership were recorded. At the end of the year stock was 2,577 reflecting an increase of 257 over 2,320 recorded for the previous year. The figure represented 882 adult books, 590 junior books and 1,105 paperback books.

At the end of the year membership increased by 72 over last year’s total of 1,995. Of the 2,067 members, 365 were adults while 1,702 were juniors.

The overall circulation of 9,176, decreased by 1,818 in comparison to 10,994 recorded in 2010/2011. Home loans accounted for 4,805 while reference consultations totalled 4,371.

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Only word processing was offered at this location and this was accessed 708 times. A total of 4,363 prints were done when compared to 11,554 recorded for the previous year.

During the year the branch facilitated a number of activities to promote culture, literacy and library use. These included weekly Children’s hour sessions, class visits, adult literacy tutoring, reading club sessions, displays and exhibitions.

Broadleaf

For the Broadleaf Branch Library at the end of the reporting period stock and membership totalled 1,859 and 1,452 respectively reflecting increases of 612 and 33 respectively over the 2010/2011 period.

The total circulation of 3,078 comprised 2,657 items loaned for home reading and 421 reference consultations. In comparison to the figure for the previous year, an overall decrease of 2,049 was noted. The limited number of books available, particularly for children and young adults, was a major contributory factor to the decrease in circulation. Steps have, however, been taken to address this matter by allocating additional books to the branch.

The computer service offered was limited to word processing as Internet access was unavailable. The service was utilized 386 times.

A number of outreach activities were organized and implemented throughout the year including summer programme and several exhibitions which highlighted a range of promotional, cultural and public education matters. Through collaboration with the Broadleaf Primary School a new programme was instituted which required students to read for fifteen minutes daily after the lunch break. Remedial reading sessions were also facilitated at the branch for half an hour weekly and Children’s Hour activities were held on Friday afternoons. National Tree Planting Day was celebrated in October with the planting of flowers on the library grounds.

Christiana

The services offered were heavily utilized throughout the review period. At the end of the year, stock of 5,908 reflected an increase of 694 over 5,214 recorded for the previous year.

Membership of 9,391 steadily improved throughout the period reflecting an increase of 213 when compared to 9,178 registered in 2010/2011.

A total of 76,105 items were circulated with home loans accounting for 8,833 and reference consultations, 67,272. Overall circulation decreased by 16,969 compared to the previous year’s figure of 93,074. Readers continued to request paperback books from a wide range of authors.

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Computer services offered were well utilized. Total usage for the period amounted to 12,114, consisting of 162 for word processing; 1,041 for electronic mail and 7,678 for browsing. A total of 76,565 photocopies were done, a significant decrease of 48,427 when compared to 124,992 recorded in the previous year.

A number of extension activities were carried out over the period. Various exhibitions were mounted in recognition of a range of commemorative observances as well as for promotional and public education purposes. Boys’ Reading Day was held on April 15, 2011 at the library with boys from the Robin’s Hall Primary School in attendance. The branch participated in the National Reading Competition and the parish motorcade. Summer programme activities were held over the period July 11-22, 2011 with a total of 200 children in attendance.

Huntley/Mt. Prospect

The branch library had a total stock of 2,184 at the end of the year reflecting an increase of 316 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,868. Membership of 410 also reflected an increase of 18 when compared to 392 recorded for last year. For the review period circulation was 6,695 reflecting an increase of 616 when compared to 6,079 recorded in the previous year. Of this total, home loans accounted for 5,822 and reference consultations, 873.

There was a great demand for more junior books. This was alleviated by a boost of additional material allocated to the branch at the end of the year. These included the preferred Fairy tales and other junior books. On the other hand, the adult collection maintained a variety of titles, particularly romance novels, which was satisfying for most of the adult users.

Several challenges were experienced in providing reliable computer services to users due to inadequate resources. At the end of the review period computer usage recorded 24 word processing activities. Photocopies made increased from 2,625 copies in 2010/2011 to 3,565 in 2011/2012; an increase of 940.

A number of outreach activities was executed over the period. Children’s Hour activities were held twice weekly – on Wednesdays at the Huntley Primary School and on Fridays at the Library. Boys’ Reading Day activities were held in collaboration with the Huntley Primary School on May 27, 2011, with the objective of encouraging reading among boys. Other activities included a puzzle competition on April 15, 2011 and a Cultural Hour on April 29, 2011 under the theme: “Re-live Our Heritage” featuring traditional songs and dance. A number of commemorative exhibitions was also mounted.

Mile Gully

The branch recorded increases in stock and membership and a decrease in circulation. Stock of 2,976 reflected an increase of 845. Membership increased by 37 over the figure of 2,745 for the previous year bringing the total to 2,782. Circulation of 7,318 decreased by 4,270 compared to 11,588 recorded for last year.

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The book stock received a significant boost during the first quarter of the year with the addition of 300 books donated by Miss Michelle Nash. Children and young adults, in particular, found these books to be quite useful.

The availability of Internet service impacted positively on the provision of additional information where gaps existed in the reference collection. Members of the public made full use of this service and for the period the overall computer usage totalled 8,501.

The photocopying service was well used by members of the community and recorded 19,140 copies done; an increase of 4,599 over 14,541 reproductions recorded in the previous year.

Outreach activities undertaken during the year included a number of commemorative, promotional and public education exhibitions. The National Reading Competition was held with a total of 90 persons registered to participate in all five age groups. Summer programme activities were held from July 18 - 22, 2011. A total of 40 children aged 5 to 12 years were in attendance.

Newport

Increases in stock, membership and circulation were noted when compared to last year’s figures.

Stock of 3,514 reflected an increase of 313 when compared with the previous year’s total of 3,827. A total of 73 new members were registered during the year while 59 were de-listed. At the end of the period, the overall membership was 1,456, reflecting an increase of 20 over the previous year.

Book circulation totalled 3,995 reflecting an increase of 58 when compared to 3,937 for the previous year. Improvement was noted in the prompt return of books on loan; however, there remained a level of delinquency despite the emphasis on the retrieval of overdue books.

During the year, computer and printing services were adversely affected due to technical challenges. Computer usage was 3,765, consisting of 1,629 for electronic mail, 2,045 for Internet browsing and 91 for word processing.

Members of the public utilized the photocopying services with a total of 13,955 photocopies done.

Porus

Stock of 4,789 reflected an increase of 660 and the membership of 3,104 showed an increase of 98 when compared with the previous year’s figures. Circulation totalled 20,363 with home loans accounting for 2,840 while there were 17,523 reference consultations. An increase of 209 was noted over the circulation figure for last year. Overall computer usage recorded 5,531 for electronic mail; 481 for word processing and 2,167 for Internet browsing.

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The photocopying and computer services continued to be well utilized, particularly by students conducting research. There is the need for more computers to be allocated to the branch as the existing machines could not adequately meet the needs of the public. A total of 25,940 photocopies were done.

The Information Communication Technology (ICT) capabilities were compromised due to burglary, and this affected access by users.

Staff participated in the launch of a literacy programme at the Porus Primary School on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, which was focused on assisting Grade 4 students prepare for their national assessment. The National Reading Competition was held with a total of 40 children registering; however, only 16 completed the first round. Summer Programme activities were held July 11 – 15, 2011 with a total of 23 children in attendance. In addition, a presentation entitled: Reading Tips for Parents was made to parents at the Porus Health Centre in November. Forty mothers with toddlers were in attendance.

Part-time Branch Libraries

Cross Keys

At the end of the year the branch had a total stock of 2,208 which reflected a decrease of 382 in comparison to last year’s figure of 2,590. Membership of 1,715 showed an increase of 64 over 1,651 recorded in the last year. Total circulation amounted to 1,889; 1,562 were home loans and 327 were reference consultations. Circulation for the year increased by 1,267 when compared to 222 recorded in 2010/2011.

The computer service to the public was limited to word processing due to the unavailability of Internet access. Word processing was utilized 227 times.

During the year the branch participated in most of the major library events and continued to mount exhibitions and displays. The branch also collaborated with the Cross Keys High School in the staging of Parents’ Day activities in November and the New Broughton Primary School in celebration of Jamaica Day on February 17, 2012.

Lancaster

At the close of the year in review, the branch recorded increases in stock and membership while circulation showed a decrease in comparison to the previous year. Stock of 2,184 reflected an increase of 438 over 1,746 in 2010/2011 and membership increased by 11over 366 to 377. The circulation figure of 1,619 reflected a slight decrease of 34 over 1,653 for the previous year.

Members of the public continued to find the computer and Internet services quite useful, particularly for electronic mail and research.

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In September, a new outreach activity - Homework Hour - was introduced. It was held initially on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and was later extended to four days per week, from Monday to Thursday due to the demand. Nineteen (19) children participated in this programme during the first month it was held.

Maidstone

The branch recorded overall increases in stock, membership and circulation. An active programme of extension activities was maintained throughout the year.

At the end of the reporting period, stock of 2,127 reflected an increase of 560 when compared to 1,567 recorded last year. Membership increased from 2,761 by 33 to a total of 2,794. The overall circulation of 4,865 showed an increase of 1,211 when compared to last year’s total of 3,654. Home loans accounted for 4,137 of the total circulation figure while reference consultations totalled 728.

Consistent with the trend for the previous year, adult readers showed a preference for paperback novels, particularly romance, thrillers and Western stories. Among the juniors, Fairy tales, mystery and teen stories were the books most read and borrowed over the period.

Outreach activities undertaken during the year included talks and exhibitions held in recognition of various national and international observances. Reading activities were held over the period April 4 -6, 2011 in observance of Reading Week. Seven Grade 2 boys from the Nazareth All Age School were involved in Read Across Jamaica Day activities on May 4, 2011. The annual National Reading Competition and summer programme were well supported.

Marlie Hill

Membership increased marginally by two (2) over 153 for the previous year, bringing the total to 155. Stock of 2,246 when compared with last year’s total of 1,621 showed an increase of 625. The overall circulation of 2,557 reflected a decrease of 871 from last year’s figure of 3,428.

Outreach activities held over the period included the National Reading Competition Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the Marlie Hill Primary School and Story Time with students from the Marlie Hill Basic School. The annual summer programme was held July 11-15, 2011 with a total of 21 children in attendance. During the year, the library organized talks on Conflict Resolution and Parenting. Exhibitions and displays were mounted to highlight national and international observances.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Mobile Library Service remained dormant as the Parish Network was in need of a vehicle to re-establish the service.

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CLARENDON PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 247,751 248,112 Membership: 73,097 73,930 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 9 8 Mobile Library Stops 67 64 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 58 59 Collection 44,732 50,946 Circulation: 295,882 271,788 Computer Use: 62,628 63,034

For the year in review the Clarendon Parish Library Network continued with two of the major activities to commemorate its 60th Anniversary namely a special school debating competition and a special staff luncheon. A benefit performance of the National Pantomime was also organized as part of the celebration. The staff luncheon was held on December 15, 2011 at the Halse Hall Great House in Clarendon. It was a much anticipated affair which was attended by staff, librarians from the Manchester Parish Library and committee members.

In addition to celebrations the Parish Library Network successfully provided a vibrant, varied and customer-focused service to the people of Clarendon. Through extension activities, there were collaborations with other agencies to commemorate national and international observances as well as to create awareness among users.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Continuation of 60th Anniversary celebrations  10thAnniversary of the Schools Debating Competition  Six batches of seniors completed basic computer course  Chapelton Branch Library Cultural Day  Launch of basic computer training for juniors

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PARISH LIBRARY

The urgent need for the proposed extension of the parish library continued to be evident as the services have far outgrown the present facilities.

At the end of the year total stock was 11,149. This comprised 6,508 adult books, 2,353 junior books, 1,759 paperback books and 529 audio visual items. A decrease of 558 was recorded when compared with the figure of 10,591 for last year.

Membership was 25,467 at the end of the year, consisting of 9,627 adults and 15,840 juniors. The membership increased by 301 over the previous year’s total of 25,166.

Circulation totalled 51,113. Home reading accounted for 9,880 and 41,233 for reference consultations. Total circulation decreased by 3,081 when compared with 54,194 recorded last year.

Members continued to show a keen interest in paperback novels. An increased interest was also noted in requests for material relevant to Early Childhood Education, Caribbean History and books related to Health, Poetry and Biographies.

The demand for information technology related services continued to be great resulting in high usage of the computer services. Even though there was a marginal decrease of 62 in word processing, the usage of the other computer facilities continued on a trend of growth especially internet usage. The wireless service was also frequently utilized.

Sixty-one (61) senior citizens received training and three graduation exercises were held during the period under review. With the success experienced with the training on January 25, 2012, the programme was extended to include two concurrent sessions instead of a weekly session to accommodate the increased number of persons who requested the training.

Many persons continued to utilize ICT services for online visa applications, electronic mail, research and social networking. There was also an introduction of basic computer training for junior members aged 6 – 10 years.

The Wireless Computer Service which was introduced at the Parish Library during the year continued to be well utilized. The service was utilized 1,383 times during the period under review.

The 2011 Debating Competition was organized as part of the 60thAnniversary celebrations and to recognize the 10thAnniversary of the competition. Twenty-one (21) primary schools and six high schools participated and debated the moot “Be it resolved that slavery provided a better life for the descendants of Africans”. Denbigh Primary emerged the winner in the Primary schools category and Foga Road High won the High schools category at the finals.

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The Jamaica Library Service was again represented at the annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show through the Clarendon Parish Library Network. An attractive exhibit was mounted with the support of Headquarters. The show was held from July 30-August 1, 2011 under the theme: “Eat What We Grow; Grow What We Eat”. Over the three day period the booth was well supported with approximately 595 persons viewing the exhibit. The free Internet service offered was well appreciated with 118 persons accessing the service. Patrons also participated in mini reading competitions and were presented with tokens.

Full-Time Branch Libraries

Chapelton

The Chapelton Branch Library played an integral role in the educational development of Chapleton and its environs. A very successful Cultural Day was held on October 24, 2011 with 112 persons participating in the day’s activities. Children’s Story hour sessions were held weekly.

At the end of the year total book stock was 3,518; comprised 1,953 adult books, 1,052 junior books and 513 paperback books. There was an increase of 283 when the total figure was compared to the 3,235 recorded for last year.

Membership totalled 4,448; comprised 1,429 adults and 3,019 juniors. Membership increased by 22 when compared to 4,426 recorded in 2010/2011.

The total circulation of 19,438 decreased by 1,107 when compared to the figure of 20,545 circulated for the previous year. Reference consultations totalled 18,537 and total home reading was 901 for the year.

The branch received good support from the community for ICT services. Computer usage included 3,120 for Internet usage, 511 for word processing and 3,768 for electronic mail. Total usage was 7,399.

Clare McWhinnie Memorial

At the end of the year stock totalled 5,709, comprising 2,376 adult books, 1,034 junior books, 2,259 paperback books and 40 audiovisual items. Stock increased by 637 when compared to 5,072 recorded the previous year.

Membership totalled 2,036 comprising 1,464 junior and 572 adult members. Membership increased by 58 in comparison to the previous year’s total of 1,978.

Home loans for the year were 5,826 while reference consultations were 42,597. Total circulation was 48,423 and there was a decrease of 2,898 when compared to 51,321 recorded for the previous year.

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Computer usage totalled 4,484. Of this total 1,008 represented Internet browsing, 3,174 for electronic mail and 302 for word processing.

Another successful year of programmes and services was delivered. Children’s Hour sessions were held regularly. The annual Mini-Reading Competition was held on May 30, 2011 under the theme: “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility”. The competition was well supported with a total of 61 persons participating.

Frankfield

The Frankfield Branch Library had a satisfactory year.

Stock at the end of the year totalled 3,679; comprised 1,673 adult books, 762 junior books, 1,235 paperback books and nine audiovisual items. An increase of 204 resulted when compared to the 3,475 recorded for the previous year.

Membership totalled 270 and comprised 59 adult and 211 junior members. There was a decrease of 11 when compared to the total of 281 recorded for the previous year.

Home loans for the year were 1,717 while reference consultations were 12,960. The total circulation of 14,677 decreased by 2,225 over last year’s total of 16,902.

Computer services continued to be well utilized. A new photocopier was received on March 22, 2012 which was greatly needed and will boost the services provided. Total computer usage of 2,903 consisted of 1,285 for Internet searches, 1,510 for electronic mail and 108 for word- processing.

James Hill

The branch continued to play an integral role in the growth and development of the community. The services offered were well supported by the users. The branch remained without Internet service due to challenges with reception of radio waves in that geographical location.

The total stock at the end of the year was 3,564; comprising 1,416 adult books, 530 junior books, 1,602 paperback books and 16 audio tapes. When compared to 2,637, recorded for the previous year there was an increase of 927. Periodicals received during the year were well utilized.

Membership totalled 3,439 and consisted of 1,115 adult members and 2,324 junior members. When compared to 3,369 for last year’s total, there was an increase of 70. A total of 11,749 items were circulated; an increase of 1,384 when compared to 10,365 circulated in 2010/2011.

Home loans totalled 4,482, comprising 181 adult books, 1,447 junior books, and 2,854 paperback books. Reference consultations were 7,267, comprised 3,529 adult and 3,728 junior material. There was an increase of 792 when compared to 6,474, recorded for the previous year.

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Computer services only accommodated the provision of access for word processing, which was utilized 742 times during the year.

Kellits

The Kellits Branch Library had a productive and rewarding year. The branch provided quality and efficient service to its many users in and around the Kellits community and recorded the highest reference usage over other branches in the network. The major highlight of the year was the greatly anticipated annual Mini Reading Competition which was held on November 29, 2011. The introduction and growth of a number of educational institutions in the Kellits community contributed to the increased use of the library.

At the end of the year, the total stock was 4,633; comprising 1,739 adult books, 974 junior books and 1,920 paperback books. The total reflected an increase of 1,212 when compared to 3,421 for the previous year.

Membership increased steadily during the year with an addition of 140 new junior membership and 21 new adult membership. Through delisting, 154 members were withdrawn comprised 50 adults and 104 juniors. At the end of the year membership totalled 2,589; comprising 868 adults and 1,721 juniors. There was an increase of 2 when compared to 2,587 for the previous year.

Total circulation for the year was 61,686; of which home loans were 5,020 and 56,666 represented reference consultations. A comparison with last year’s total of 48,089 indicated an increase of 13,957 in total circulation.

Free computer and Internet access were well utilized. The computer usage of 5,148 reflected 2,019 for Internet searches, 390 for word processing, and 2,578 for electronic mail. Access to the EBSCO database totalled 161.

Lionel Town

The branch had a fairly good year. Exhibitions were mounted to commemorate local and international observances. Photocopying and computer services were well utilized.

Stock was 3,579 at the end of the year; comprising 1,340 adult books, 1,176 junior books, 1,062 paperback books and 1 audio tape. A comparison was made with 3,300 for the previous year and an increase of 279 was noted.

A total of 51 new readers were added to the membership. At the end of the year total membership was 1,547; comprising 840 adults and 707 juniors. The figure for last year was 1,585 reflecting a decrease of 38 registered members.

Home loans were 2,330 while reference consultations were 14,329 totalling 16,659 items circulated. There was a decrease of 3,143 when compared to the previous year’s total of 19,802.

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The computers were used 981 times to access the Internet, 111 times for word processing and 1,843 times for electronic mail. Computer usage totalled 2,935.

Pennants

The collection was enhanced during the year with the acquisition of well-needed children’s books to boost the existing collection. Photocopying and computer services continued to be well utilized. Children’s Hour sessions, talks and class visits were also conducted during the review period.

At the end of the year stock was 4,161, consisting of 1,425 adult books, 1,200 junior books, 1,508 paperback books and 28 audio/video tapes. When compared to 3,195 for last year, there was an increase of 966.

Total membership was 1,854; comprising 328 adult members and 1,526 junior members. Membership increased by 17 when compared to 1,837 for last year.

Total book circulation was 10,584. There was a decrease of 2,134 when compared with the previous year’s figure of 12,718. Home loans totalled 2,097 and reference consultations 8,487.

Computer usage totalled 2,793 comprising 2,147 for Internet browsing, 216 for word processing and 407 for electronic mail. The EBSCO database was accessed 23 times.

Spalding

The Spalding Branch Library provided for the information and educational needs of the Spalding community and its environs. The photocopying service was well utilized during the year.

Total stock at the end of the year was 6,332; comprising 2,160 adult books, 2,091 junior books and 2,081 paperback books. There was an increase of 742 when compared with last year’s figure of 5,590.

Membership totalled 5,150 and comprised 1,722 adults and 3,428 juniors. During the year, a total of 104 members were added and consisted of 29 adults and 75 juniors. An increase of 104 was reflected when the total was compared to 5,046 registered for the previous year.

Total circulation was 25,952 comprising 3,331 home loans and 22,621 reference consultations. There was a significant decrease of 30,477 when the total was compared to the 2010/2011 circulation figure of 56,429.

Computer usage totalled 1,727 consisted of 1,188 for Internet browsing, 255 for word processing and 284 for electronic mail. Computer service was enhanced with the introduction of Wireless access.

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Part-time Libraries

The Aenon Town and Monymusk Branch Libraries remained closed due to the inability to identify suitable locations.

Spalding Hospital Service

Various challenges at the Spalding Branch Library made it necessary to suspend the Hospital Service during the year under review.

The stock remained unchanged and reflected a total of 598 books at the end of the year. This consisted of 84 adult books, 79 junior books, 25 audio visual items and 410 paperback books. Membership remained at 683, comprising 622 adults and 61 juniors.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The mobile library served 64 communities in the parish visiting each stop once monthly.

Stock for the mobile library was a total of 4,024 consisting 460 adult books, 1,383 junior books and 2,181paperback books. There was an increase of 402 over the previous year’s total of 4,024.

Membership was 26,447, comprising 9,305 adult members and 17,142 junior members. The membership increased by 308 over last year’s figure of 26,139.

A total of 6,889 books were circulated, consisting of 1,123 adult books, 3,230 junior books and 2,536 paperback books. There was an increase of 1,586 when the figure was compared to the previous year’s figure of 5,303.

The mobile library provided computer services which included wireless Internet access at 18 community stops. The community and school stops which benefitted from the mobile library computer service were Beulah, Brandon Hill, Chandlers Pen, Colonel’s Ridge, Corn Piece, Effortville, Four Paths, Havannah Heights, Longville Park, Morgan’s Pass, Osborne Store, Red Hills, Ritchies, Rock, Rocky Point, Salt Savannah and Sanguinetti.

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REGION FOUR

ST. ANN PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 174,281 174,536 Membership: 27,323 28,527 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 11 11 Mobile Library Stops 48 48 Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 2 Establishment 58 55 Collection 60,033 66,548 Circulation: 416,443 356,438 Computer Use: 71,616 87,584

The year 2011/2012 was extraordinary for the network. Although there were financial and staffing challenges, the library continued its ongoing commitment to excellence by providing traditional library services enhanced by the Information and Communication Technology portfolio. The library provided, through 61 service points, namely one main library, 11 branch libraries, 48 mobile library stops and one institution, a variety of exciting programmes and services. The outstanding commitment of staff members, a supportive Parish Library Committee and the generosity of friends and well-wishers greatly enhanced service delivery. It was clear from the support received that the public library remained relevant to the parish of St. Ann and was valued for the freedom to read, to learn and discover.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Three entrants from the parish were declared National Champions in the National Reading Competition

 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme

 Participation in inaugural National Play Day

 Implementation of computer training for children

 Implementation of computer training for senior citizens at the Brown’s Town Branch Library.

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Parish Library

During the year the Parish Library recorded increases in stock, membership, reference consultations and computer usage. The stock consisting of 11,926 adult books, 4,081 junior books, 3,917 paperback books and 181 audio-visual items totalled 20,042. There was an increase of 1,228 over the previous year’s total of 18,814. This was attributable to special allocations received from Headquarters in response to requests from the network.

Membership at the end of March 2012 was 4,443 comprising 823 adult and 3,620 junior members. There was an increase of 274 over last year’s total of 4,169.

Loans for home reading decreased by 166 when 11,747 was compared to 11,581 in the year under review. Reference consultations increased significantly by 31,006 when 67,769 recorded for the previous year was compared to 98,775 for the year under review. Computer usage for the year totalled 32,355 reflecting an increase of 10,232 when compared to 22,123 for the previous year.

The junior readers demanded fiction books such as those on witchcraft, warlocks, mysteries and titles from the Goosebumps series. They also showed keen interest in the books donated through the Rotary Road to Literacy campaign and other fiction donations received from Headquarters. Non-fiction selections were made by adult readers in Philosophy, Leadership, Death and the afterlife, Religion, Social Sciences, Medicine and Health, Child Care, Management and Literature. In addition, there was a high demand for paperbacks by adults and the majority of books loaned were from this collection. The popular authors were Danielle Steele, Agatha Christie, Mary Higgins Clark, Sidney Sheldon, Jennifer Cruise, Patricia Rice, Barbara Cartland, Catherine Cookson, Tom Clancy, Nora Roberts, Jack Higgins, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Amanda Quick, Penny Jordan and John Grisham.

Several successful outreach programmes were organized and implemented at the Parish Library. Among these were the inaugural island-wide National Play Day on May 27, 2011 with activities organized for children and a Child Month concert also held in May. Collaborations with educational institutions were maintained and included the hosting of the Windsor Childcare Facility Exodus Seminar on June 21, 2011 at the Parish Library.

The juniors were avid users of the library and interesting and informative programmes such as class visits, Reading Rainbow for struggling readers, talks and daily homework assistance were well received. The Parish Library participated in Youth Month and Library Week activities and also hosted its annual summer programme.

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The launch of the programme “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” was held at the Parish Library on December 8, 2011. The Chess Club resumed in the April to June 2011 quarter but was later suspended due to the lack of a tutor at the time. The Parish Library participated in the annual celebration of “Santa Gloria Day” in collaboration with the St. Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee on May 11, 2011. Several public fora on various topics were held.

A Labour Day project was held at the Parish Library and work was undertaken to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment. Members of staff participated in the planting of flowers and the re-spraying of book ends and metal chairs from Brown’s Town Branch Library. The plants were donated by the St. Ann Volunteer Committee and a community member donated the use of his equipment to re-spray the chairs.

Full-Time Branch Libraries

Brown’s Town

The year under review was positive and productive for the Brown’s Town Branch Library. The branch recorded increases in stock, membership and home loans and a decrease in reference consultations.

At the end of the year the stock was 7,416 comprising 3,442 adult books, 1,629 junior books, 2,228 paperback books and 117 audio visuals. Stock increased by 848 when compared to 6,568 for the 2010/11 period.

Membership for the period totalled 3,449 comprising 982 adults and 2,467 juniors. When compared to the previous year’s total of 3,122, there was an increase of 327 which may be attributed to increased class visits conducted during the year when students were encouraged to join the library.

Circulation for the period amounted to 71,081 which reflected a significant decline of 46,330 when compared to 117,411 for 2010/2011. This was due to a decrease of 48,102 in reference consultations when 62,567 for the year was compared to 110,669 consultations recorded for the previous year. Loans for home reading totalled 8,514 reflecting an increase of 1,772 over 6,742 loans in the 2010/2011 period. It was noted that the majority of books borrowed from the collection was paperback books.

Usage of the computer services at the end of March 2012 totalled 16,166 and comprised 6,206 for electronic mail, 7,844 for research consultations, 1,658 for word processing and 458 for Internet browsing. The majority of patrons utilizing the service were students attending high schools and colleges within the community.

The branch was connected to the JLS Wide Area Network (WAN) and this facilitated wireless Internet access by patrons. Wireless usage totalled 841 and included 279 electronic mail, 509 research consultations and 53 browsing activities.

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For the year a total of 172,419 photocopies was made and 258 facsimile transmissions were sent.

The branch library registered success in the National Reading Competition finals with Paige Dixon, the parish champion, emerging as national winner in the 12-14 category. The branch also fielded the second place parish winners in the 9-11 and 12-14 categories namely, Ntini Edwards and Tajay Grant respectively. A total of 48 members registered for the competition.

The branch contributed a variety of activities to the outreach programmes for the network. The highlight for the year was the hosting of a Child Month Forum on May 26, 2011 at the Anglican Church Hall in Brown’s Town under the theme “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibilities”. An audience of 50 persons consisting of students and adults participated.

Ten class visits were conducted during the year to mark national events such as Reading Week, National Heritage Week, Child Month, National Play Day, Library Week and Black History Month. Additionally, several exhibitions were mounted at the branch.

Computer training for senior citizens was initiated during the year and 17 seniors successfully completed training in August.

Claremont

The branch recorded increases in stock and membership. There was a decline in circulation. Stock for the year was 5,883 compared to 5,582 for the previous year recording an increase of 301. This comprised 3,036 adult books, 949 junior books, 1,839 paperback books and 59 audio visual items.

Membership was 3,626 and consisted of 1,036 adult and 2,590 junior members. There was a marginal increase of 12 when compared to 3,614 members for the 2010/2011 period.

Circulation for 2011/2012 was 51,534; comprised 46,282 reference consultations and 5,252 home loans. Home loans reflected a decrease of 1,486 and reference consultations decreased by 2,356 when compared to 6,738 and 48,638 respectively for the previous year.

Computer usage for the period totalled 7,929 and consisted of 2,826 for electronic mail, 1,032 for research, 659 for word processing and 3,412 for Internet browsing. There was a decrease of 376 when compared to 8,305 for the previous year.

The photocopying service continued to do well and for the period a total of 49,454 photocopies was done. A new facsimile machine was received on February 24, 2012 and ten facsimile transmissions were sent during the review period.

A vibrant programme of extension activities was held during the year. These included participation in Reading Week, Read Across Jamaica Day, National Play Day, Jamaica Day, Summer Programme and the National Reading Competition.

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A total of 18 junior and 9 adult members entered the National Reading Competition. The branch fielded the parish champion, Miss Donna-Lee McLean, in the 21 years and over category. Miss Veronia Jackson was the second place winner for the parish in the 15-20 years category. A successful annual summer programme was conducted with 40 children in attendance.

Discovery Bay

For the year in review, the Discovery Bay Branch Library recorded increases in stock, membership and circulation. The book stock at March 2012 was 4,524. There was an increase of 36 when compared to the previous year’s total of 4,488. Stock comprised 1,437 adult books, 655 junior books, 2,360 paperback books and 72 audio visual items.

Total membership for the year in review was 775, comprising 263 adult and 512 junior members. There was an increase of 96 when compared to the previous year’s total of 679. A total of 97 new members were registered; 18 adults and 79 juniors.

Circulation was 5,858 consisting of 3,217 reference consultations and 2,641 home loans. In comparison to last year’s circulation of 5,295 there was an increase of 563. Reference consultations accounted for the increase of 763.

Computer usage totalled 3,663 and there was a decrease of 892 compared to 4,555 recorded for the 2010/2011 period. The service was accessed 2,048 times for electronic mail; 726 times for research; 370 times for word processing and 519 times for Internet browsing. There was only one computer available for public access.

The photocopying service recorded 34,968 copies and the facsimile service recorded 1,433 transmissions sent.

Four junior and two adult members entered the National Reading Competition. Two of the junior members and one adult completed the competition. Story Hour was conducted with students from the UCG Basic School on alternate Fridays each month.

Library Week and Read Across Jamaica Day were celebrated with students from the Discovery Bay All-Age School and a successful summer programme was also hosted. The branch forged partnerships with institutions in the community and remained a place of choice for students completing community service.

Moneague

The Moneague Branch Library performed well and for the period under review increases were recorded in stock, membership and computer usage. Stock at the end of the year was 3,326 which represented an increase of 738 when compared to 2,588 for the previous year. The increase was due to a boost in the collection with paperback books received as donations. The stock included 1,278 adult books, 697 junior books, 1,298 paperback books and 53 audio visual items.

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At the end of March 2012, membership was 2,919 an increase of 114 over the previous year’s total of 2,805. The membership comprised 699 adult and 2,220 junior members.

Circulation for the period was 35,234 compared to 37,502 for the previous year. This represented a decrease of 2,268. Reference consultation accounted for 32,680 and home loans for 2,554. Home loans increased by 287 in comparison to last year and reference consultations decreased by 2,555. Reference material was consulted mainly by students at High and Primary schools.

Computer usage for the period was 7,426. There was an increase of 951 compared to 6,475 for 2010/2011. The usage consisted of 3,611 for electronic mail, 1,498 for research, 1,671 for word processing and 646 for Internet browsing. There were three users who accessed the Gleaner Archives online. The number of photocopies done totalled 62,012.

A number of exhibitions was mounted during the year in celebration of various commemorative events. The annual summer programme and National Reading Competition were also held.

A health fair was again staged on March 16, 2012 and persons attending were afforded the opportunity for testing of blood sugar, blood pressure and HIV. Interactive sessions were also held by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs, HEART Trust/ NTA, St. Ann Health Department, Dental Nurses Association and the Red Cross.

Students from the Moneague Primary & Junior High School, Ewarton High, Steer Town High and Marcus Garvey Technical High schools benefited from assistance with remedial reading and homework.

In recognition of Jamaica’s Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence and World Poetry Day, the branch hosted a Poetry Fair on March 21, 2012. A total of 60 students and six teachers attended from six schools within the environs of Moneague. The fair was well received and the attendees requested that it be made an annual event.

A career interest corner with information on various career paths was initiated at the branch by the HEART Trust/NTA. The information provided was well received especially by high school students.

Ocho Rios

The performance of the Branch compared favourably with the previous year. Increases were noted in stock, membership and computer usage. The year ended with a book stock of 5,436; comprised 2,884 adult books, 1,372 junior books 1,107 paperback books and 73 audio visual items. There was an increase of 636 when compared to 4,800 for the 2010/2011 period.

Membership totalled 2,232 which comprised 692 adult and 1,540 junior members. An increase of 243 resulted when compared with the previous year’s figure of 1,989. Library users were encouraged to become members and this contributed to the increase in membership.

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At the end of the year, circulation was 71,928 comprising 4,923 home loans and 67,005 reference consultations. There was a decrease of 6,069 when compared to 77,997 recorded in 2010/2011.

Computer usage was 17,179 an increase of 2,938 compared to 14,241 for the 2010/2011 period. The usage consisted of 3,968 for electronic mail, 6,380 for research, 1,564 for word processing and 5,267 for Internet browsing. A total of 145,372 photocopies was done and 938 facsimile transmissions were sent.

The Kidz Club remained a vibrant junior programme with weekly sessions and an average attendance of 20 children. Activities included art and craft, creative writing and songs. The annual Public Speaking Competition was not held for the year. The summer programme was held as customary and an average of 50 students attended daily.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Bamboo

Bamboo Branch Library recorded significant growth for the period and had a very successful year. The branch recorded increases in stock, membership and circulation. Stock totalled 3,974 comprising 1,280 adult books, 874 junior books, 1,757 paperback books and 63 audio visual items. In comparison to the previous year’s total of 3,287 there was an increase of 687 as new books were allocated during the year.

Membership at the end of the year was 1,597 consisting of 285 adult and 1,312 junior members. There was an increase of 168 when compared to 1,429 for the previous year. The increase could be attributed to promotion during weekly story hour sessions, home work assistance and a newly implemented reading corner.

Circulation for the period under review was 23,250 comprising 15,009 reference consultations and 8,241 home loans. In comparison to 16,794 for the 2010/2011 period there was an increase of 6,456. Home loans reflected an increase of 3,165 when 8,241 was compared with 5,076 for 2010/2011.

Computer usage totalled 7,234 which reflected an increase of 1,653 compared to 5,581 for the 2010/2011 period. The usage consisted of 4,255 for electronic mail, 604 for reference searches; 236 for word processing and 2,139 for Internet browsing. A total of 20,846 photocopies was done and 247 facsimile transmissions were sent.

Miss Weneisha Bennett emerged as the National Reading Competition National Champion in the 15-20 age group and Miss Britney Aird was the second place parish winner in the 6-8 category.

Displays were mounted to highlight events such as National Heritage Week, Parents Month, the life of the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley and the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley.

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Linton Park

Increases were recorded in stock, membership, home loans and reference consultations. Stock was 3,562 compared to 3,340 for the previous year and this reflected an increase of 222. The stock was comprised 683 adult books, 723 junior books, 2,122 paperback books and 39 audio visual items.

Membership of 538 increased by 30 when compared to 508 recorded for the 2010/2011 period. There were 131 adult and 407 junior members. Circulation increased by 300 from 2,580 in 2010/2011 to 2,880 in 2011/2012. Reference consultations increased from 500 to 675 and home loans increased from 2,080 to 2,205 when compared to the previous year.

The annual summer programme was a major success. Numerous class visits and story hour sessions were conducted during the year. Homework assistance continued and the focus for the year was on students who were sitting the GSAT examination.

Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion’s book stock of 2,090 books reflected an increase of 225 when compared with the previous year’s total of 1,865. At the end of the period membership was 662 comprising 369 adult and 293 junior members. There was an increase of 60 when compared to 606 for the previous year.

Circulation for the period totalled 9,842 an increase of 802 over last year’s total of 9,039. Home loans were 7,863 an increase of 612 when compared to 7,251 for last year. Reference consultations totalled 1,979, an increase of 801 when compared to 1,178 for last year.

Computer usage totalled 955, a minimal increase of 15 when compared to the 2010/2011 period. There was only one computer and Internet service remained unavailable during the year.

Major outreach activities undertaken over the period included the National Reading Competition and the summer programme. A number of other promotional and public education activities held included class visits, story hour sessions and the continuation of the Reading Club. These activities proved to be both beneficial and fun-filled.

The highlight of the year was a public forum “Ole Time Sinting: Reminiscing” held at the Methodist Church in Mt. Zion to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Independence.

Runaway Bay

Stock at the end of the year in review was 1,854 consisting of 648 adult books, 494 junior books and 712 paperback books. Membership at 451 showed a marginal increase of 21 compared to 430 recorded for the 2010/2011 period. This comprised 200 adult and 251 junior members.

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Circulation for the period was 479. This reflected a decrease of 399 when compared to 879 for the previous year. Home loans for the period totalled 317, a decrease of 410 compared to 727 for the previous year. Reference consultations had a marginal increase of 11 with 162 consultations compared to 151 for 2010/2011.

Computer usage for the period totalled 1,460 and reflected a minimal increase of 49 over the 1,411 recorded for the previous year.

The branch hosted its annual summer programme and the children thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The branch also participated in activities held in celebration of National Play Day.

Sturge Town

During the year increases were recorded in the areas of stock, membership and circulation. Stock at the end of the year was 2,264 and represented an increase of 452 when compared to the 1,812 recorded for the previous year. This comprised 570 adult books, 630 junior books, 1,040 paperback books and 24 audio visual items.

Membership was 681, a slight increase of 15 compared to 666 recorded for the 2010/2011 period. The figure comprised 246 adult and 435 junior members. Adult membership increased by three while the junior membership had an increase of 12.

Total circulation was 3,164 which represented 143 reference consultations and 3,021 home loans. Home loans reflected an increase of 165 over the 2,839 recorded in 2010/201. Reference consultations declined by 17 from 160 in the previous year to 143 for the review period.

For the first time, the branch fielded a member who emerged as a National Reading Competition National Champion. Miss Tashique Gibson was the National winner in the 9-11 years category.

Watt Town

The branch ended the year with a stock of 2,529, an increase of 410 when compared to 2,119 for last year. Stock consisted of 777 adult books, 645 junior books, 1,071 paperback books and 36 audio visual items. The paperback collection increased by 374 with the addition of new titles.

Membership was 246; an increase of 12 over 234 for 2010/2011. Reference consultations of 649 reflected an increase of 168 when compared to 481 recorded for last year. Home loans were 2,748, an increase of 567 when compared to 2,181 recorded in the previous year. There was an overall increase of 735 in circulation from 2,662 to 3,397.

Story hour sessions and class visits were conducted throughout the year.

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Mobile Library Service

The Mobile Library Service was maintained on nine routes covering a total of 48 rural communities across the parish. Visits were carried out at each stop once per month. The mobile library extended its service to the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre and the St. D’Acre community. This was greatly welcomed by the users and emphasized the vital role the library played in their informational and recreational needs.

The collection at the end of March 2012 was 3,634 which was an increase of 717 compared to 2,917 recorded the last year. Membership increased by 100 for the period and at the end of March was 6,544 compared to 6,444 for 2010/2011. Home loans totalled 9,913 comprising 1,086 adult books, 2,672 junior books and 6,155 paperback books. There was an increase of 2,129 in comparison with 7,784 loaned for the previous year.

Membership was 263 for the Hill Top Correctional Centre; an increase of 9 over the previous year; and 167 for home loans increased by 49 over the figure for 2010/2011.

ST. MARY PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 114,889 115,056 Membership: 8,736 8,297 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 9 9 Mobile Library Stops 34 34 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 40 39 Collection 42,306 46,837 Circulation: 235,938 259,339 Computer Use: 49,809 60,222

The St. Mary Parish Library Network comprising the main library, nine branches, 34 mobile library stops and service to the Richmond Adult Correctional Institution were the focal points for information gathering by members of the St. Mary communities and visitors to the parish. The library provided support for education at all levels, to promote and enhance cultural and leisure pursuits and to meet the general information needs of the community.

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There was successful delivery of lending and reference services, information and communication technology services and extension activities among others.

HIGHLIGHTS:

 Success in the National Reading Competition finals and the award of second place in the 9-11 and 21 and over age groups  Successful hosting of the 7th Annual Tacky Day

 Inaugural National Play Day at all service points

 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme at Annotto Bay Branch Library

Parish Library

The opening hours were extended by two hours on Saturdays to satisfy users’ requests. This became effective December 3, 2011. The increasing demand for information in electronic format and the wider use of the ICT services highlighted the need for additional computers to meet the demand.

A career corner established in association with the HEART Trust/NTA was well utilized especially by secondary school students. The area was maintained by HEART throughout the year.

The Parish Library recorded growth in the areas of stock, home loans and computer usage. The stock increased by 1,053 from 13,089 in 2010/2011 to a total of 14,142 during the period under review.

Membership totalled 1,215 and a decrease of 29 was recorded when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,244. This resulted from the updating of the membership register to reflect active membership.

Home loans increased by 1,257 to 8,051 at the end of March 2012 when compared to 6,794 at the end of March 2011. Reference consultations was 46,641 bringing the total circulation for the period to 54,705, a decrease of 7,048 in comparison with 61,753 the figure for the previous year.

The service to the visually impaired users was offered from the Parish Library. The collection was also accessed by other users who expressed interest in the audiovisual collection. The library was instrumental through the use of cassettes from the audio visual collection in the preparation for the National Council for Senior Citizens Bible Quiz.

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Library service to the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre was satisfactory during the period. Simple reading material was provided in keeping with the literacy level of inmates. Periodicals supplied were well utilized.

Full -Time Branch Libraries

Annotto Bay

The branch was negatively impacted by its proximity to the sea. Electrical challenges consisting of frequent fluctuations in the voltage and interruptions in the supply of electricity resulted. Consequently, the quality of service provided to the public was negatively affected.

The stock recorded an increase of 348 to 4,746 at the end of the period when compared to 4,398 at the end of 2010/2011. Membership decreased by 130 to 624 in comparison to 754 for 2010/2011. Home loans increased by 1,625 to 4,954 compared to 3,329 recorded last year.

Reference consultations increased by 7,394 to 32,935 when compared to 25,541 in 2010/2011. This represented an increase in circulation by 9,019 to 37,889 for the year when compared to 28,870 for the previous year.

Computer usage increased by 2,475 to 7,212 in comparison to 4,737 recorded in 2010/2011. Usage comprised 1,343 for electronic mail, 2,938 for word processing, 989 for Internet browsing and 1,942 for research.

The search to identify an alternate location for the Branch Library continued. Renewed effort was made to acquire the land owned by the National Works Agency adjoining the branch library and this will be pursued in the upcoming year.

The branch library conducted a programme of extension activities which included displays, exhibitions, story hour, computer classes, remedial reading sessions, class visits and school visits. The highlight for the year was the launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The branch had been selected based on its accommodation and proximity to several basic schools. In attendance were 55 parents and 152 children between the ages of seven months and five years. The children were eager to interact with the resources provided and were fascinated by the aquarium, posters, display of books and the educational and stuffed toys. The launch exposed parents to the purpose and art of storytelling and encouraged reading at all ages. The guest speaker was Mr. Richard Derby, a teacher from the Manchioneal All Age School and the 2011 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission National Champion Storyteller. His presentation and storytelling session were well received by the children and the adults. The programme is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month and the number of both children and parents in attendance remained consistent throughout the six-month period.

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Gayle

The Gayle Branch Library was closed on April 8, 2011 to facilitate repairs. The community was served by the mobile library every Friday to maintain library service for the users. Nevertheless the closure resulted in a significant decrease in usage when compared to 2010/2011.

Membership increased by 36 from 846 to 882 when compared to 2010/2011. Total circulation declined by 18,271 to 2,613 when compared to 20,884 recorded for the previous year. Reference consultations mainly accounted for this decrease as 764 was recorded when compared to 16,273 for 2010/2011. Home loans declined from 4,611 in 2010/2011 to 1,849 in the year under review.

Highgate

During the year under review increases were reflected in stock, circulation and computer usage. Stock increased by 522 to 4,459 when compared to 3,937 recorded last year. This represented the third highest increase in stock in the network. Membership increased by 72 from 365 in 2010/2011 to 437 in 2011/2012.

Home loans increased by 620 to 4,534 when compared to 3,914 recorded last year. Reference consultations increased significantly by 42,263 from 30,899 recorded in 2010/2011 to 73,162 in the period under review. The increase was attributed to extensive use of the collection by students who attend schools in the community. Total circulation increased by 42,883 from 34,813 recorded last year to 77,696 for the year in review.

At the end of March 2012 computer usage included 955 for electronic mail, 651 for word processing, 1,280 for Internet browsing and 2,970 reference consultations. Total computer usage was 5,856. Persons between the ages of 13-19 years recorded the highest usage at 3,747.

The branch library hosted several extension activities in which the community fully participated. These included displays, exhibitions, story hour, computer classes, remedial reading sessions, games evening along with class visits and school visits. Foremost among the activities hosted was a panel discussion during Parent Month on the theme “Parenting the Right Way: Taking Responsibility Today” held on November 29, 2011.

Oracabessa

The relocation of the branch library to a larger and more aesthetically pleasing accommodation contributed to the increase in usage. Increases were reflected in stock, reference and computer usage. Withdrawals of delisted members to reflect an active membership resulted in a decrease in membership.

The stock increased by 344 from 3,754 in 2010/2011 to 4,098 for the current year. There was a decrease in membership of 1,007 from 2,426 in the previous year to 1,419 at the end of

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2011/2012. Home loans declined by 126 from the 4,375 recorded last year to 4,249 for the period under review.

The branch recorded the third highest number of reference consultations among the branch libraries. There was an increase in consultations of 10,401 to a total of 31,698 in 2011/2012 in comparison to 21,297 recorded in 2010/2011. This was as a result of the increased number of persons using the branch library based on its relocation. Circulation increased by 10,275 to 35,947 when compared to 25,672 recorded in 2010/2011.

Computer usage improved resulting in an increase by 6,818 to a total of 11,322 when compared to 4,504 in 2010/2011. Three additional computers for public access supplied from Headquarters contributed to the increase. At the end of March 2012 computer usage consisted of 6,754 for electronic mail, 669 for word processing, 1,900 for Internet browsing and 2,000 reference consultations. The computer service was used by 7,090 males and 4,233 females.

During the year there was an active programme of extension activities. This included presentations made to Parent Teachers’ Association meetings, story hour, class visits, school visits, remedial reading sessions, homework assistance, exhibitions, and displays.

Miss Kayon Williams again represented the parish network in the 21 and over age group in the National Reading Competition with distinction. She emerged runner-up at the national finals for the second consecutive year.

A treat was held on December 16, 2011 and approximately 120 children attended and were provided with toys. This was made possible through donations from the business community.

Retreat

The year ended with increases in stock, membership, home loans and computer usage.

Stock increased by 334 from 2,564 recorded in 2010/2011 to 2,898 at the end of 2011/2012. Membership increased by 40 from 579 to 619 when 2010/2011 was compared to 2011/2012.

Home loans increased by 540 from 1,973 in 2010/2011 to 2,513 at the end of 2011/2012. There were 16,538 reference consultations, a decline of 14,791 from 31,329 recorded in 2010/2011. This resulted in a decrease in circulation of 15,998.

Computer usage recorded an increase of 2,711 from 5,253 in the previous year to 7,964 for the period under review. The increase was attributed to the reassignment of two computers from the Gayle Branch Library which was closed for repairs. The computer had been used 4,273 times for electronic mail, 615 times for word processing, 2,033 times for Internet browsing and 1,043 times for research. The computer service was mainly utilized by adults who accessed the service 4,700 times.

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Part - Time Branch Libraries

Camberwell

The Camberwell Branch Library recorded increases in stock, lending and reference consultations. Several extension activities were also undertaken during the year.

Stock increased by 571 to 2,832 when compared with 2,261 recorded in 2010/2011. Membership increased by 11 from 80 recorded last year to 91 in the period under reviewed.

Home loans showed an increase of 423 from 1,177 to 1,600 when this year’s figure was compared to last year’s. Reference consultations also increased by 299 from 1,718 recorded in 2010/2011 to 2,017 in 2011/2012. The circulation increased by 722 to 3,617 when compared to 2,895 recorded for last year.

Computer usage decreased by 43 to 373 during the period under review when compared to 416 recorded in 2010/2011. Only one computer was available for public use. Computer usage consisted of 373 for word processing and 53 uses of CD ROMs. Juniors were the major users of the service totalling 281. Internet access remained unavailable in the community.

The branch was successful in the National Reading Competition and Mr. Levoane Lowe was selected as the Parish Champion in the 15 to 20 age group.

Castleton

The branch library remained closed and the Castleton community was served by the Mobile Library on two Wednesdays of each month. The use of the mobile service by the community was encouraging.

Membership increased by 53 to 251 when compared to last year’s total of 198. An increase of 763 was also recorded in home loans which totalled 913 when compared to 150 in 2010/2011. Reference consultations increased by 260 to 280 when compared to 20 recorded last year. Circulation of 1,193 was positive as an increase of 1,023 was realized when compared to 170 for 2010/2011.

Negotiation continued with the National Land Agency to finalize matters concerning a property given by the Agency to relocate the branch.

Islington

Stock increased by 404 from 2,442 in 2010/2011 to 2,846 for the period under review. Membership also increased by 18 from 327 for the previous year to 345 at the end of March 2012.

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Home loans declined as 34 fewer items were loaned during the period. Loans totalled 2,972 in comparison to 3,006 in 2010/2011. Reference consultations declined by 196 to 4,445 for the period when compared to 4,641 for last year. Total circulation declined by 230 from 7,647 recorded in 2010/2011 to 7,417 at the end of 2011/2012.

Computer usage decreased by 50 from 2,471 recorded last year to 2,421 for the year in review. Two computers were re-assigned from the Richmond Branch Library which was closed for repairs.

At the end of the period computer usage consisted of 257 for electronic mail, 110 for word processing, 1,289 for Internet browsing and 765 for research. Juniors accessed the service 1,727 times and the adults 694 times. Users between 13 – 19 years recorded the highest usage of 1,335.

The branch library maintained its tradition and represented the parish in the National Reading Competition. Ashanti Allison was the Parish Champion in the 6 -8 age group and represented the parish at the national finals.

Richmond

The Richmond Branch Library, which is accommodated on the premises of the Richmond Baptist Church, was closed for repairs on June 30, 2011. The closure resulted in declines in lending, reference consultations, circulation and computer usage. The Mobile Library provided service to the community twice per month on Mondays. Users were also encouraged to utilize the services at the Highgate Branch Library, which is the nearest branch, to access other services that were unavailable from the mobile library.

The branch was without Internet access as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) service was unavailable in the area. Users continued to request Internet access to facilitate research and other related activities. CD ROMs were accessed and used 478 times and computers used for word processing 14 times.

Wood Park

The Wood Park Branch Library recorded increases in stock, membership, circulation and computer usage during the period under review.

Stock increased by 621 to 3,438 from 2,817 in 2010/2011. Membership increased by 23 to 208 when compared to 185 in 2010/2011. Home loans increased to 7,422; an increase of 1,336 when compared to 6,086 for last year. Reference consultations increased by 1,257 from 3,227 in 2010/2011 to 4,484 for the period under review. Total circulation increased by 2,593 from 9,313 last year to 11,906 for 2011/2012.

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Computer usage increased by 159 to 596 during the period under review when compared to 437 recorded in 2010/2011. Word processing accounted for all usage as the branch remained without Internet access. CD ROM usage was 420. Persons between the ages of 13-19 years recorded the highest usage amounting to 219. Users frequently requested Internet service.

Mobile Library Service

The Mobile Library service was maintained on eight routes covering a total of 34 stops and visits were made every four weeks. The service was greatly appreciated in the communities as it played a vital role in meeting their recreational and informational needs.

Membership increased by 444 from 1,387 in 2010/2011 to 1,831 in 2011/2012. Home loans increased by 2,000 to a total of 5,500 when compared to 3,500 recorded for 2010/2011.

The Mobile Library service was extended to the communities of Gayle and Richmond following the temporary closure of the branches during the year. The community of Gayle was visited on Fridays and the Richmond community on the third and fourth Mondays of each month. The Mobile unit also served the Castleton community on Wednesdays of the third and fourth week of each month while efforts to re-establish a branch library continued.

REGION FIVE

PORTLAND PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 82,656 82,777 Membership: 13,016 13,462 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 6 6 Mobile Library Stops 32 34 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 2 Establishment 44 34 Collection 36,498 43,562 Circulation: 330,385 299,209 Computer Use: 65,620 66,335

As the largest provider of information services and computer facilities in the parish, the Portland Parish Library Network attracted a large number of users. The programmes and services were offered in an appealing environment and many patrons, particularly students, selected the library as the place of choice to be engaged in study, research, computing, recreational activities and other personal pursuits.

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HIGHLIGHTS

 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme

 Installation of infrastructure to accommodate high speed Internet access via broadband fibre optic cables at the Buff Bay Branch Library through partnership between the Jamaica Library Service and Internet service provider FLOW

 Increased recovery of overdue loans

The Parish Library

The increasing demand for the services offered highlighted the severe constraints with accommodation and the need for further expansion of the building especially the Junior Library.

At the end of March 2012 total stock was 19,457 representing an increase of 2,989 when compared to 16,468 for the previous year. The total comprised 6,532 adult, 5,231 junior, 7,265 paperback books and 429 audiovisual items. The collection was increased by additions received from Headquarters and donations from the public.

A public education campaign to promote its services resulted in the successful recruitment of new members. A combination of 2,198 adult members and 1,675 junior members resulted in a total membership of 3,873 at the end of March 2012. There was an increase of 146 when compared to 3,727 recorded at the end of March 2011.

Total circulation declined by 10,910 when the total of 151,376 recorded at the end of the period under review was compared with 162,286 for the previous year. The decrease in circulation was recorded in home loans and reference consultations. Home loans decreased by 1,413 when 20,037 loans at March 2012 were compared to 21,450 at March 2011. Reference consultations decreased by 9,497 when 131,339 recorded at the end of March 2012 was compared to 140,836 at the end of March 2011. This could be attributed to more patrons gravitating to the Internet to conduct research with some gaining access through the wireless service. Wireless access was well utilized using laptops and cellular phones. Cellular phone access was more popular with teenagers.

Two training sessions on the EBSCO database were held on February 1 and 6, 2012 with students from the International University of the Caribbean. The aim of the training was to promote the database as a reference tool to stimulate greater use of the service. In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Security the network also provided computer training for senior citizens. At the end of the year 19 senior citizens benefitted from training.

The demand for ICT access was overwhelming during the period under review. It was not unusual for patrons to visit the library before opening hours to await the opportunity to use the

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computers. The number of stations available for public use became increasingly inadequate due to the demand for the service. The inadequacy was greatest in the junior library which was equipped with only three computers.

Staff and patients of the Port Antonio Hospital benefited from the weekly service provided by the parish library. Membership increased by seven when the total of 225 recorded at the end of March was compared to 218 for the same period in 2011.

Despite the increase in membership, circulation decreased by 220. At the end of March 2011 total circulation was 486 in comparison to 266 recorded at the end of March 2012. The weekly visits to the hospital experienced periodic disruptions during the year due to various challenges.

The parish library successfully hosted a number of extension activities. Displays were mounted to celebrate special events and inform communities of topical issues.

The “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” early literacy programme was also successfully launched on October 27, 2011. The launch included a panel discussion under the theme “Early Stimulation The Key To: Educational, Spiritual, Physical, Mental and Social Development.” Seventy-two (72) persons attended including parents with babies, basic school teachers, daycare providers and students from the Women’s Centre.

On November 29, 2011 a parent month forum was held under the theme: “Fathers Play Your Part Right from the Start”. The panelists included Her Honour Miss Marjorie Moyston – Resident Magistrate in Port Antonio. A Portland Parish Library Father of the Year was selected.

The annual Evening of Poetry was held in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Port Antonio and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission on February 29, 2012. The audience expressed appreciation for the rich cultural presentations and recitals of original poems of various genres.

Full Time Branch Library

Buff Bay

The Buff Bay Branch Library provided an invaluable service to the community and its environs. The community remained appreciative and supportive of the library and made full use of the services provided.

At the end of the year the stock was comprised 2,075 adult, 2,264 junior, 515 paperback books and two audio visual items, amounting to an overall total of 4,856. There was an increase of 869 when compared to stock of 3,987 for the previous year.

At the end of March 2012, membership totalled 1,145; comprising 958 juniors and 187 adults. This reflected an increase of 53 when compared to 1,092 for the year 2010/2011. In contrast to the previous year which showed a decrease in adult membership, both groups showed increases, with the greater increase in the junior membership. 88

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A sustained promotion of library activities, highlighting the benefits to be derived, motivated persons to join the library. The users of the computer service were targeted and encouraged to become members of the library.

The circulation of material for home loans and reference consultations reflected a decline. Total circulation of 28, 396 indicated a reduction of 6,953 when compared to the previous year’s total of 35,349. The decrease in circulation could be attributed to the increased usage of computer services and the opening of two information technology centres in the community.

Information communication technology services performed well and were heavily utilized by patrons who expressed appreciation for the wireless Internet access. The wireless service was accessed by telephones, laptops and play stations. Several business persons used the wireless to transact business, conduct research and submit reports.

To upgrade the Internet service, infrastructure to accommodate high speed Internet access via broadband fibre optic cables was installed through partnership between the Jamaica Library Service and the Internet service provider FLOW. This enabled the provision of faster Internet speed and cable service.

Users’ requests for the reactivation of the facsimile services were satisfied through the installation of a facsimile machine in February.

The branch was represented in all age groups in both the adult and junior categories of the National Reading Competition. There were 27 entrants in the junior category and nine in the adult category.

On May 31, 2011 the library hosted a panel discussion in recognition of Child Month under the theme “Let the Children Speak”. The panelists were students representing Avocot Primary and Junior High, Buff Bay Primary, Gideon Educational Centre, Bradford Preparatory and Buff Bay Seventh Day Adventist Schools.

The library held a successful summer programme from July 11 – 22, 2011. The programme provided an opportunity for the participants to learn about the African culture through the theme “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa.” The children compiled books and were engaged in art and craft activities centred on the African theme. In February 2012, the story hour was reactivated and a total of four sessions were held for the year.

During the month of October the library displayed several Jamaican artifacts loaned from the Charles Town Museum as part of Heritage Week activities. The children were introduced to the pieces by the librarian. The branch also collaborated with the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Buff Bay Division to mount a display in celebration of the Brigade’s Anniversary.

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Part-Time Branch Libraries

Bybrook

The Bybrook Branch Library provided a valuable service to the communities served.

The addition of books from the Parish Library and donations received contributed to an increase of 759 in stock when 3,066 recorded at the end of March 2012 was compared to 2,307 at the end of March 2011. Stock at the end of the year comprised 778 adult books, 1,031 junior books, 1,246 paperback books and 11 audio visual items.

Membership was 128; comprised 56 adult members and 72 junior members. This reflected an increase of 34 when the membership of 128 was compared to 94 for the previous year. Throughout the year, continuous promotion of the library services encouraged users to join the library.

There was an increase in circulation of material by 3,110 when 11,091 recorded for circulation at the end of March 2012 was compared to 7,981 for March 2011.

Total home loans for the period was 2,769 and reference consultations 8,322, compared to 2,358 home loans and 5,623 reference consultations recorded for the same period in 2011. The increase in membership positively impacted the material circulated for home reading.

Internet service was not available due to the absence of Internet service providers in the community. However, patrons had access to Microsoft Word Suite, the Encarta Encyclopedia and other audiovisual items.

The Bybrook Community Reunion Group and the Senior Citizen Group conducted health fairs at the branch in July 2011 and February 2012 respectively. These events were well supported by the community. Many persons, who had migrated to other parts of the island and overseas, returned for the community reunion and seized the opportunity to tour and utilize the fairly new branch library.

Several displays were mounted during the review period and story hour sessions were held weekly. Ring games and computer games along with storytelling were the main activities during the one hour sessions.

The branch participated in the National Reading Competition and held the annual summer programme for children.

Hector’s River

The Hector’s River Branch Library continued to provide the communities served with information and a variety of programmes and services.

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There was an overall increase of 592 in stock when the total of 3,188 recorded at the end of the year was compared to 2,596 for 2011. There was a total of 1,101 adult books and a total of 871 junior books. The collection had deficiencies in religious literature for home loans. Many requests were received for paperback novels and the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series.

Membership was 644; comprised 164 adults and 480 juniors. This showed an increase of 35 when compared to the total of 602 for last year.

At the end of the year the circulation was 5,685 comprised 1,054 for home reading and reference consultations of 4,631. The total circulation figure when compared to 7,579 for last year showed a decline of 1,894.

During the year wireless Internet access was introduced. The Internet usage was 896 and this included wireless usage of 147. Towards the end of the year the computers were deemed irreparable and this resulted in suspension of the computer services.

The branch participated in the National Reading Competition with one entrant in the 12-14 years category. A total of 11 displays were mounted and story hour sessions were conducted during the year.

Hope Bay

The year under review was successful although there were a number of challenges.

The book stock at the end of the year totalled 3,153 consisting of 878 adult, 880 junior, 1,390 paperback books and five audio visual items. A total of 123 books were withdrawn from the collection and 772 books and five audiotapes were added. Stock increased by 777 when compared to the figure of 2,376 for last year.

Total membership was 460; an increase of 52 over the previous year’s figure of 408. The increased membership was attributed mainly to the registration of new members to participate in the National Reading Competition and the homework assistance programme offered.

Total circulation was 33,849 and consisted of 358 adult, 1,733 junior, 2,369 paperback loans for home reading and 29,379 reference consultations. This showed a significant decrease of 6,023 when compared to the figure of 39,871 for last year.

The Internet service played a major role in the lives of users. The service was utilized to access social networking sites and for research. Internet usage was 6,469.

The branch continued its drive to keep patrons abreast and informed on a variety of local and international observances through displays, exhibitions and other outreach programmes. Twelve displays were mounted on topics of interest to the community and were presented in innovative ways to attract users of the library.

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Regular story hour sessions were held every Friday and students from the schools within the community participated in a variety of activities aimed at improving their literacy skills.

The National Reading Competition was well supported by members of the branch especially in the children’s category. Many schools in proximity to the branch and on the outskirts of the community participated and were very enthused about the competition.

Approximately 40 children participated in the annual summer programme. The participants were exposed to a wide range of activities such as nature walks, craft and information on the tribes of Africa in keeping with the theme of the programme.

On October 30, 2011, a cultural forum was held to mark National Heritage Week and 45 students from the Hope Bay All Age School along with 10 adults attended. The forum highlighted the similarities between Jamaica and Africa. A Parent Month forum on “Proper Parenting” was held on November 18, 2011 with 25 persons from the community in attendance.

Long Bay

The branch library played an important role in satisfying the information and educational needs of the community.

At the end of March 2012 total stock was 3,610 when compared to 3,249 for the same period in 2011 reflecting an increase of 361. Total stock consisted of 1,348 adult, 908 junior, 1,314 paperback books and 40 audiovisual items.

Membership, at the end of the period under review, was 233 comprising 138 adults and 95 juniors. Membership increased by one when compared to last year’s membership of 232. There were additions and cancellations to the membership. New members included juniors transferred to the adult section and dormant readers who reactivated their membership. Cancellations were due to delisting of delinquent and dormant readers and migration.

Home reading for the year amounted to 4,625 comprising 706 adult books, 1,318 junior books and 2,601 paperback books. There was an increase of 910 when compared to 3,715 recorded for last year. This increase was mainly due to the reactivation of dormant readers and the addition of new titles to the stock. Reference consultations totalled 35,574; a decrease of 164 when compared to 35,738 consultations recorded for last year.

Internet access proved a very vital service to users and was mainly used for reference research and social networking. The demand for the service remained high throughout the year, resulting in usage of 5,102 at the end of March 2012.

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The Long Bay Branch Library continued its outreach to members, the school communities and districts in and around the library through a programme of extension activities. A total of 22 displays were mounted and widely viewed by users. The information displayed was appreciated as valuable and educational and some users requested copies of the information mounted.

The branch hosted story hour sessions for children on a weekly basis. The enthusiasm and eagerness of the children who participated was very rewarding. A total of 15 juniors from the three age groups, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14 years, registered for the National Reading Competition. Miss Natashia Benjamin was placed second in the 12-14 category at the parish level. Three persons registered for the Adult category of the competition and Miss Shainia Campbell was selected to represent the parish.

The annual summer programme was held with only five children participating. The programme coincided with other programmes held in the community and this impacted negatively on the attendance.

Manchioneal

The branch library was temporarily closed on August 2, 2011 when the Manchioneal All Age School advised that the section of the school building that housed the library was required to accommodate students of the Alternative Secondary Transitional Education Programme (ASTEP). No alternate location was identified and relocation of the branch will be pursued in the new year.

At the end of March 2012 a total stock of 3,406 comprising 1,111 adult books, 1,075 junior books and 1,220 paperback books were recorded. An increase of 426 was realized when compared to 2,980 recorded for the previous year.

Membership, at the end of the year, was 258 comprising 64 adult members and 194 junior members. Membership remained constant when compared to the previous year.

At the end of the review period a total of 7,931 was recorded for circulation, compared to 18,886 recorded at the end of March 2011. The closure of the branch resulted in the decline of 10,955 in circulation.

From April 2011 up to the closure, ICT services remained in high demand especially from students and teachers conducting research. Computer usage of 410 was realized.

Despite an initially overwhelming response to the National Reading Competition, many of the participants did not complete. All age groups for the junior competition were represented at the Parish finals.

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Class visits were undertaken to promote the library services and displays were mounted to heighten awareness and highlight special events including the National Reading Competition, Lay Magistrate Month and Child Month.

Mount Pleasant

At the end of the year under review stock comprised 706 adult books, 706 junior books, 696 paperbacks and two items of audio visual material. When compared to the previous year which recorded 679 adult books, 704 junior books, 452 paperback books there was an increase in all areas of the stock. There was an overall increase of 275 in the book stock when the total stock of 2,110 was compared to 1,835 for the previous year.

Adult membership was 103 and junior membership was 163. These figures when compared to 91 adult membership and 150 junior membership at the end of the last year reflected an increase of 12 and 13 members respectively. The overall increase of 25 was an achievement and reflected the result of ongoing invitations extended to library users to become registered.

The circulation figure was 7,825 representing an increase of 2,755 over the total of 5,070 recorded for the previous year. The total consisted of 165 home loans and 6,916 reference consultations.

The computers were well utilized during the year under review. Regular users were encouraged to read while they awaited the use of the Internet on a daily basis. The community welcomed the provision of the service which was offered only by the library. Students were especially appreciative as they conducted research on the Internet and did word processing.

The branch mounted several displays. Story hour sessions were conducted on a weekly basis and the National Reading Competition and Summer Programme were also held during the year.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The mobile library service utilizing the Toyota Hilux pick-up remained vibrant and all 34 stops in the rural communities received regular service during the year.

There was a total of 6,230 members comprising 3,648 adults and 2,582 juniors. The overall increase of 86 over last year’s figure of 6,144 resulted from on-going promotion of library services. Members in the communities served eagerly looked forward to the monthly visits. They also assisted with the recruitment of new members by encouraging others to become members in order to gain access to a wide variety of reading material.

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For the year under review, home loans totalled 11,552, which consisted of 915 adult books, 2,924 junior books and 7,713 paperback books. Reference consultations were 1,039; a decrease of 1,091 when compared to 2,130 recorded at the end of the previous year. The total consultation was 12,591, a decrease of 835 when compared to 13,426 for 2010/2011.

The Toyota Hilux vehicle did not have the capacity to enable the provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services.

ST. THOMAS PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 94,716 94,854 Membership: 12,777 12,748 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 4 4 Mobile Library Stops 44 44 Areas of Service to Special Communities Establishment 35 35 Collection 26,185 33,661 Circulation: 175,233 180,276 Computer Use: 47,789 68,324

For the year 2011/2012 the network undertook initiatives to expand services and outreach while adapting to technological advances. Some measure of success was achieved as evidenced by the refurbishing and re-opening of one branch library, significant increases in stock, reference consultations, computer usage and retrieval of overdue material.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Reopening of the Port Morant Branch Library on April 11, 2011.

 Award of first runner-up in the 6-8 age group at the National Reading Competition finals

 Significant increase in computer usage

 Addition of the network of computers at the main library to the Wide Area Network (WAN)

 Launch of the “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme

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 Broadband Internet fibre optic connection at Yallahs Branch Library and the main library

PARISH LIBRARY

The book stock at the end of March 2012 was 13,760; an increase of 1,993 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 11,767. The collection comprised 6,766 adult books, 3,201 junior books, 2,612 paperback books and 1,181 audio visual items.

There was a decrease of 175 in membership when the total of 5,827, comprising 3,361 adults and 2,466 juniors, was compared to 6,002 recorded for the previous year. A total of 270 users were registered.

Circulation was 50,389 comprising 8,264 home loans and 42,125 reference consultations. There was a decrease 4,611 when compared to last year’s figure of 55,000.

The reading interests of users reflected a similar trend to that of the previous year. The board book collection was the favourite for parents with young children. Children who had challenges reading at their respective age levels gravitated towards the Voices Reading series and other juniors enjoyed the Hardy Boys, Harry Potter and Nancy Drew series. Three other series also became favourites for the children – Choose Your Own Adventure by B.A. Montgomery, Goosebumps by R. Stine and the Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne.

The young adults’ interests remained with the popular teen magazines and requests were received for other titles such as Seventeen and Teen Voices. The adults selected literature mostly from the paperback collection on historical romance, suspense and western.

Computer access was one of the most sought after library services and was heavy utilized by both locals and tourists for online research, browsing, electronic mail, word processing and scanning.

There was a substantial increase of 11,598 when the total usage of 48,639 was compared with the previous year’s total of 37,041. It was noted that the service was accessed mostly by females in the 13-19 age group.

Computer training was offered to seniors from the St. Thomas Senior Citizens Association. At the end of the year 21 seniors completed the training. From the group, four seniors were motivated to purchase their laptops and four others who had computers but were not literate developed the habit of using their computers on a regular basis. As part of the implementation of the JLS Wide Area Network (WAN), computers in the parish library were reconfigured to be part of the centralized system at Headquarters.

The provision of wireless technology has been welcomed by users with personal laptops and smart devices such as iPods, mobile phones, netbooks and tablets. Of the 4,746 times that the wireless service was accessed, the majority was by students of secondary level institutions using mostly iPods and mobile phones.

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The parish library hosted a variety of displays and enriching outreach programmes. Among the popular activities for the year were the Black History Month display and Parents Month forum and the “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme, which was launched on October 26, 2011. The guest speaker Mrs. Kahiefa Johnson, Early Childhood Development Officer, spoke on the topic “Early Stimulation of the Mind.” Following the launch the programme was held the fourth Saturday of each month. Four sessions were held for the period.

Full Time Branch Libraries

Cheswick

The Cheswick Branch Library supported education at all levels by promoting and enhancing cultural and leisure pursuits and meeting the general information needs of the community. The library was featured in the Jamaica Observer dated September 14, 2011 in a letter to the editor entitled “Great Library” which highlighted the quality service offered at the branch.

The branch maintained a stock of 3,937 which consisted of 705 adult books, 1,049 junior books, 463 reference books, 1,710 paperbacks and 10 audiotapes. One thousand, five hundred and fifty-nine (1,559) books were added to the collection during the year.

The branch had a total of 726 members comprising of 232 adults and 494 juniors. There was an increase of 112 over the previous year’s total of 614. Fifty-four (54) delinquent readers had their membership cancelled, and two juniors and six adult members had their membership reactivated.

Home loans for the year were 2,871, an increase of 40 over the previous year’s total 2,831. The branch recorded an increase of 693 in reference consultations when the total of 20,391 was compared with 19,698 in 2010/2011. Due to deficiencies in the collection, the information needs for the Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and research needs in the vocational subjects, such as construction, computing and cosmetology, received from students of the St. Thomas Technical High School were not fully satisfied. The reference collection had deficiencies in the subject areas of Accounts, Athletics, Auto Mechanics, Clothing and Textile, Do-it-Yourself hobbies, Guidance and Counselling, Technical Drawing, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Insufficient reading material for both junior and adult members negatively impacted home reading. There were deficiencies in the collection for picture books and early concept material for pre-school and tiny tots. The paperback collection of romance and suspense books by authors such as Sandra Brown, Danielle Steele, Sidney Sheldon and John Grisham were the preferred choice of the adults.

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An excellent performance was recorded in the computer service. Usage was 5,831, an increase of 4,134 or 243.6% over last year’s figure of 1,697. The Internet usage was 3,815 and word processing was 1,168, an increase of 529 and 848 respectively in comparison to the previous year.

During the year only two of the four computers assigned were operational and therefore usage was negatively impacted.

The photocopying service recorded an increase of 5,440 copies over the preceding year’s total of 11,674 as 17,114 copies were done for the year.

The branch hosted a range of activities for public education, to promote library services and network with other community organizations. These activities included the National Reading Competition, a reading club, summer programme and a public forum. The branch excelled in the National Reading Competition with entrants in all the age groups with Amelia Ebanks emerging first runner-up in the 6-8 age group at the national finals. A dental exposition and a public forum on the Programme Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) were appreciated by the community.

The annual summer programme was held July 11 – 22, 2011 with 46 children in attendance. The reading club met on 18 occasions and the children were engaged in model reading, writing and comprehension strategies.

Port Morant

The Port Morant Branch Library was refurbished and reopened to the public on April 11, 2011 after temporary closure on June 30, 2010.

The book stock at the close of the year totalled 2,954. There was an increase in stock of 1,905 over the total of 1,049 for the previous year. Throughout the year, effort was made to increase the quantity and quality of material available for home loans and reference consultations to satisfy the information needs of users.

Membership at the end of the year totalled 390 comprising 124 adults and 266 juniors. Membership decreased by 21 as 83 members were delisted to update the membership register to reflect active users. Sixty-two (62) new registrations comprised 18 adults and 44 juniors were recorded.

Circulation totalled 3,098 consisting of 1,176 home loans and 1,922 reference consultations. There was an increase of 1,965 when compared to the total of 1,133 for the previous year. Home reading consisted of 197 adult, 498 junior and 481 paperback loans.

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Books on pregnancy and motherhood, Jamaican politics, physics, art and craft, civics and the title Modules in Social Studies were subject areas frequently researched. The J-13 and Essence magazines were very popular with the young adults, and the Voices Reading series was in high demand by the juniors.

The community was highly appreciative of the information communication technology services which included Internet access, printing and photocopying. Total computer usage amounted to 3,693 with totals for Internet and word processing of 3,545 and 148 respectively recorded. The Internet was used mostly to access social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

The National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme for children were held during the year. Outreach activities for public education and promotion of library services such as displays, school visits and story hour sessions were also done.

Seaforth

Although there were space constraints, the Seaforth Branch Library recorded improvement in usage resulting in increases in membership, reference and home loans. Several options to expand the existing accommodation were explored and it is anticipated that this will materialize in the near future.

The library provided access to information with the addition of 1,766 books to the stock. At March 2012, the collection was 3,587 books, consisting of 1,158 adult books, 795 junior books and 1,634 paperback books.

A total of 1,313 members were recorded, reflecting an increase of 75 in comparison to the preceding year’s total of 1,238. One hundred and twenty-six (126) persons comprising 32 adults and 94 juniors registered for membership during the year. The membership of 51 persons was cancelled due to delinquency.

Home reading was 2,262 recording an increase of 596 over the previous year’s total of 1,666. This was very encouraging as a decline in home reading had been recorded for the last three years. The increase resulted from more students being encouraged by their teachers to become members of the library to improve their reading skills.

The material consulted for reference by both adults and juniors covered a wide range of subject areas reflecting the diverse interests of users. Reference consultations totalled 60,796, an increase of 9,732 when compared with 51,064 in 2010/2011. Efforts made to satisfy users’ requests by improving the book stock in the subject areas in demand yielded positive results.

There were numerous requests from the adult readers for books authored by Mary Higgins Clark, John Grisham, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson and Stephen King. For the junior readers, the favourites were the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Babysitters Club and Goosebumps series, nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

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Deficiencies existed in the reference collection for material on Agricultural Science, English Language, Principles of Business and Principles of Accounts for Caribbean Examinations Council Examinations. Additionally, persons from the community pursuing educational opportunities created a demand for material at the tertiary level. The Seaforth High School was upgraded for the enrollment of sixth form students and their information needs also had an impact on some areas of the collection.

It was a challenging year for the delivery of information communication technology services resulting in a decline of 2,144 in computer usage when the total usage of 6,693 for the year was compared to 8,837 in the previous year.

Eleven (11) displays were mounted and were viewed by 2,996 users of the library. The weekly story hour sessions were supported by the junior members and 22 sessions were conducted during the year. The annual summer programme was attended by members and users of the library. The participants were exposed to the cultures of Africa through activities such as mask making, dancing and storytelling. The children had fun learning about the African culture and the similarities to the Jamaican culture.

Yallahs

The Yallahs Branch Library maintained the record of being the most highly utilized service point in the parish network.

Total book stock for the year was 4,513, comprising 1,313 adult books, 1,086 junior books and 2,114 paperback books. The stock increased by 2,366 in comparison with 2,148 for last year.

The branch library had 1,737 members at the end of the year, comprised 1,451 juniors and 286 adults. There was an increase of 25 over the previous year’s total of 1,712. A number of users comprised 92 adults and 167 juniors became registered during the year. Membership of 234 comprised 8 adults and 226 juniors was cancelled. .

Home loans totalled 7,988. In comparing last year’s figures both adult and junior home loans reflected decreases from 3,416 to 1,968 and 4,572 to 3,234 respectively.

Reference consultations recorded for the year was 30,471, an increase of 2,404 over the previous year’s total of 28,067. Primary and secondary school students and those attending educational institutions in and around the Yallahs community were the main users conducting research.

Similar to the previous year, Food and Nutrition, Information Technology, Religion, History and Geography, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Education and Industrial Techniques were the subject areas most frequently consulted. Requests were made for additional material in the vocational areas such as Clothing and Textile, Electrical Installation and Cosmetology.

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Books for the young adults and paperback romance were in high demand. The popular magazines such as Ebony, Essence, J-14, Jet, M and Kids were well utilized by all adults.

Internet connection speed was significantly improved through the provision of broadband connection on February 3, 2012. The branch was the first in the network to receive this connection which enabled users to access download speed up to 60 megabytes and upload speed of up to 40 megabytes.

The computer usage reflected growth as a wide cross section of age groups, especially the young adults utilized the services daily. Computer usage of 15,524 increased by 1,096 when compared to the previous year’s total of 14,428. The users requested wireless Internet service for personal devices. Insufficient computers impacted the level of service offered.

The photocopying service was heavily utilized by the general public including students, other library users, schools and other community institutions. A total of 40,628 copies was done for the year.

The branch performed satisfactorily in the National Reading Competition and Dihane Mendez represented the parish in the 9-11 age group at the national finals. Summer programme was held for two weeks with participants engaged in activities that explored the culture of Africa.

Seven visits were made to schools and six class visits were made to the library. Visits to the schools were done to promote the library services and to encourage reading and the care of books. The branch library started a reading club on February 16, 2012 and eight students registered including five boys. Miss Claudette Weeis, Early Childhood Educator, assisted with activities such as read-aloud, word games and book reviews utilizing material from the library’s collection.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Cedar Valley

The branch remained closed for the year and there was no development toward its re- establishment in the Cedar Valley community.

Heartease

The branch library which was officially closed in October 2010 remained closed at March 2012. Service to the community was offered through the mobile library.

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MOBILE LIBRARY

The mobile service to eight routes comprising 36 stops in several communities was maintained as persons in outlying communities relied on the service to meet their library needs. However, to contain cost the frequency of visits to the mobile library stops was reduced from twice per month to once per month.

At the close of the year under review the book stock was 4,190. There was an increase of 1,385 when compared to the previous year’s total of 3,525. The majority of the new additions were paperback books for the adults and books from the Voices Reading series for the juniors.

The number of members decreased by 45 from 2,164 in 2010/2011 to 2,119 in 2011/2012. Membership was comprised of 179 adult and 1,940 junior members.

A total of 4,048 books were circulated through home loans resulting in a significant decrease of 3,819 against 7,867 recorded for last year. The reduction in the number of visits to the mobile library routes also impacted material circulated.

For several months during the year the mobile Internet service was inactive due to equipment problems and the service was then terminated in March 2012 when the service provider ceased operations.

REGION SIX

ST. ELIZABETH PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 151,887 152099 Membership: 22,954 23,526 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 10 10 Mobile Library Stops ? ? Areas of Service to Special Communities 2 ? Establishment 47 46 Collection 41,879 49,281 Circulation: 282,641 262,001 Computer Use: 65,068 87,599

The year April 2011 to March 2012 was challenging but successful for the St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network. The main library at Black River, ten branch libraries located at Balaclava,

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Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster, 30 mobile library stops, a free Postal Readers’ Service and a service to the Paediatric Ward at the Black River Hospital are the channels through which the reading and information needs of the parish were met.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Donation of a portion of the personal library of the late Donald Buchanan to the St. Elizabeth Parish Library by the Donald Barrington Foundation on September 28, 2011.

 The re-launch of computer training for senior citizens at the Santa Cruz Branch Library on January 30, 2012.

Parish Library

Progress was made on the Memory of the Parish project throughout the year. Information gathered on the communities where Branch Libraries are located was made available to the respective libraries for their local collections.

At the end of March 2012, stock at the Main Library totalled 10,063 consisting of 5,482 adult books, 2,516 junior books, 1,770 paperback books and 295 audio visual material. An increase of 665 was recorded when compared to total stock of 9,398 for last year.

Membership was 10,124 at the end of the year. The figure showed an increase of 151 compared to the membership at the end of the previous year. Two hundred and seven (207) persons registered for membership and the membership of 11 delinquent readers was cancelled.

Ninety-eight thousand, nine hundred and seventy-four (98,974) material was circulated. This figure comprised 7,014 for home reading and 91,960 for reference consultations. There was a decrease of 9,126 in circulation at the end of March 2012. Home reading loans decreased by 2,403 and reference consultations by 291 when compared to the previous year.

Periodicals were supplied from Headquarters, and the availability of Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and Readers’ Digest was greatly appreciated by users. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals were utilized to supplement the book stock. The newspaper clippings collection was a useful reference source for Caribbean related research.

The computer and photocopying services were fully utilized and wireless access was welcomed by users. Computer usage totalled 38,245 and the service was accessed 21,175 times for research, 13,931 for electronic mail and 3,139 for word processing. The facsimile service recorded 1,423 transmissions sent. During the year a total of 178,174 photocopies were made for the public; an increase of 21,850 over the previous year.

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The main library conducted a varied programme of extension activities during the year. Thirty- five (35) exhibitions were mounted to highlight national and international observances and to promote the library services.

Visits were made to three schools during the year. At Bethlehem and Mayfield All Age Schools special story hour sessions were conducted on April 14, 2011. While at Brompton Primary School the visit was made to participate in Read Across Jamaica Day activities on May 3, 2011. Students and teachers also visited the library for guided tours and special story hour sessions. Students in the Alternative Secondary Transitional Education Programme at Pondside Primary School visited on February 3, 2012.

Thirty-eight (38) story hour sessions were held during the year with an average attendance of 15 children weekly. In the National Reading Competition, A’Danya Blake emerged as Parish Champion for the 6-8 age group and represented the Parish at the national finals.

Several organizations partnered with the parish library to promote their activities through mounted displays. These included the St. Elizabeth Health Department, St. Elizabeth Credit Union, St. Elizabeth Horticultural Society and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.

The parish library was the recipient of a number of donations including a significant gift of books on cricket from the personal collection of the late Donald Barrington Buchanan, former Member of Parliament.

An exhibition and book display was mounted at the St. Elizabeth Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show on Easter Monday, April 25, 2011 under the theme “To Everything there is a Season”. The library also participated with an exhibition and book display in the St. Elizabeth 4-H Achievement Day held at the Maggotty High School on March 8, 2012. These exhibitions were well received by the public. Many users requested copies of the material displayed and viewers were observed taking notes from the information exhibited.

Postal Reader Service

The Postal Reader Service served its small membership throughout the year. A total of 162 books were circulated. There was an increase of 22 over the total circulation for the year ended March 31, 2011. Members read widely and were loaned books from the junior, adult fiction and non-fiction collections. Membership at the end of the year was eleven, comprising seven adults and four juniors.

Hospital Service

The service to the Paediatric Ward at the Black River Hospital on Thursdays continued during the year. During the visits staff either read stories, or played stories recorded on cassette tapes to the children who were able to sit on the verandah. Staff also visited with the children who were

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unable to join the group on the verandah. Books were made available to the children for personal reading between visits. Twenty one story hour sessions were held and a total of 247 books circulated among 137 children during the year. The story hour sessions at the hospital were limited by the ability of the hospital to accommodate the staff.

Full Time Branch Libraries

Junction

The Junction Branch Library had a rewarding year which ended with increases in book stock, membership and circulation.

Stock at the end of the review period was 3,155; comprised of 1,152 adult books, 778 junior books, 1,221 paperback books and 4 audio visual items. There was an increase in stock of 692 when compared to 2,755 for the previous year.

Total membership was 2,006, comprised of 828 adult and 1,178 junior members. At the end of the period under review there was an increase of 140 when compared to last year’s figure of 1,866. Two hundred and seven (207) new members were added during the year.

The circulation at the end of the year was 32,534. This figure comprised 5,256 for home reading and 27, 278 for reference consultations. There was an increase of 476 when compared to last year’s figure of 32,058. The circulation showed reference consultations increased by 718 and home reading loans decreased by 242.

The computer service was well utilized by patrons although there was a decrease in the usage when compared to the previous year. Computer usage totalled 6,088 and the Internet was accessed on 3,553 occasions for research, 1,635 for electronic mail and word processing totalled 900. The computer usage for the year reflected a decrease of 3,457 when compared to 9,545 at the end of March 2011.

Fourteen (14) exhibitions were held to mark important observances and to keep patrons abreast of topical issues. Twenty-two (22) story hour sessions were held with an average weekly attendance of ten children. A total of 22 juniors and 9 adults were registered for the National Reading Competition and 14 persons completed. The branch was represented in three of the five age groups at the Parish Finals. Mr. Adrian Nephew placed second in the 21years and over group at the Parish level.

Summer programme was held from August 2-19, 2011. The activities included art and craft and storytelling sessions which focused on aspects of the African culture.

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Malvern

Stock at the end of the review period was 3,769 comprised 1,519 adult books, 781 junior books, 1,409 paperback books and 60 audio visual items. There was an increase of 932 when compared to last year’s figure of 3,039.

Patrons expressed appreciation for periodical titles such as the Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and the Readers’ Digest supplied from Headquarters. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals were an important supplement to the book stock for research.

Deficiencies in the reference collection included material on Social Studies, Technology in Education, Education Psychology and Education including early childhood and teaching techniques.

At the end of the year members totalled 380, comprised 163 adults and 217 juniors. There was a minor increase of four when the figure was compared to the total membership of 376 at the end of the previous year. Twenty-eight (28) new members were added to the membership register during the review year. The membership of 28 delinquent readers was cancelled.

The total figure for circulation was 27,228, a significant decline of 6,270 when compared to 33,498 for the previous year. The circulation showed home reading totalling 1,504 and 25,724 reference consultations. Students of Bethlehem Moravian College, Hampton School, St. Elizabeth Technical High School and Munro College relied heavily on the branch for their information needs.

The community fully utilized the computer and photocopying services offered. Usage of the computer services totalled 7,070. The internet was accessed 2,837 times for research and 2,301 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 1,932. The photocopying service was suspended from October 24, 2011 to the end of the year while the procurement process to purchase a new unit was undertaken. The total number of photocopies made for the year was 23,913.

The branch was represented in the junior category of the National Reading Competition at the Parish Finals by Nydia Bell in the 6-8 age group, Sunil Umoh in the 9-11 age group and Sheyinka Harry in the 15-20 years age group who earned second place at the parish level.

A successful summer programme was held over the period August 8 -26, 2011. The number of children who participated in the programme was impacted by other community-based organizations hosting similar programmes. Twenty-seven (27) children registered with an average attendance of 17. One of the highlights of the programme was a presentation by Mr. Leonard Temu, a Kenyan national and a member of the Kisii tribe. Mr. Tamu discussed the culture of the Kisii tribe and the similarities between the African and Jamaican cultures.

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Fifteen displays were mounted to mark important observances and to provide information on topical issues.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Branch Library had a successful year with increases in book stock, membership and circulation.

The book stock at the end of March 2012 was 5,047. The total consisted of 2,445 adult books, 1,182 junior books and 1,400 paperback books. Audio visual material totalled 20. There was an increase of 720 when compared to the book stock of 4,327 at the end of last year. Nine hundred and three (903) new books were added to the stock and 206 books were withdrawn.

Deficiencies in the collection included material on Agricultural Science, Education, Geography, Technology in Education, World History, Mathematics, Social Studies and Psychology. Periodicals were supplied from Headquarters and the titles Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and Readers’ Digest were the favourites among readers.

At the end of the review period the total membership was 4,786, comprising 1,293 adult members and 3,493 junior members. There was an increase of 179 when compared to the figure of 4,506 recorded for the previous year. Two hundred and seventy-three (273) new members were registered during the year and the membership of 94 persons was cancelled.

The total for circulation was 44,698, an increase of 659 when compared to 44,039 for the previous year. Circulation included home reading at 8,939 and 35,759 for reference consultations. Home reading loans declined by 262 and reference sources consulted increased by 921.

The computer service was well utilized and accessed 17,399 times. The Internet was accessed 9,516 times for research and 6,443 times for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 1,440. Information Communication Technology training for senior citizens was re-launched on January 30, 2012 and the training of seniors commenced on February 6, 2012. Nine seniors participated in the training.

The total number of photocopies made during the year was 161,667, an increase of 53,246 when compared to the number of photocopies made for the year 2010/2011.

Thirty-one members registered for the National Reading Competition, 22 in the junior category and nine in the adult category. The Parish winners for the 12 – 14 years, 15 – 20 and the 21 and over age groups represented the Parish at the national finals.

Summer programme activities were held from August 2-19, 2011. Thirty (30) children registered for the programme with a daily average attendance of 22. The children participated in activities

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that were in keeping with the theme of the programme and included creating scrap books on African countries. Nineteen (19) exhibitions were mounted during the review year to mark important events and to keep patrons abreast of topical issues.

Southfield

Southfield Branch Library recorded the highest number of home reading loans in the parish network. The branch continued to be fully utilized by citizens and visitors to the community.

Stock at the end of the review period was 4,466; comprised 1,734 adult books, 985 junior books and 1,746 paperback books. There was an increase of 793 when compared to last year’s figure of 3,673. Periodicals were supplied from Headquarters and readers appreciated the availability of the Time Magazine, Jet, National Geographic and the Readers’ Digest. The pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection and periodicals also provided important sources of information.

Membership at the end of the year was 1,034 which represented an increase of 84 when compared with the figure for the previous year. Membership consisted of 386 adult and 648 junior members. The membership of 204 persons was cancelled and 93 new members were added during the year.

Circulation was 19,021 consisting of 7,595 reference consultations and 11,426 home loans. There was a decrease of 215 when compared with 19,236 the previous year’s figure.

The adult readers continued to show a preference for light romance, western and detective stories. It was pleasing to note that the reading patterns of the juniors showed a change from the usually high demand for mystery stories to selections from the other genres in the collection.

Computer usage totalled 3,002. The Internet was accessed 638 times for research and 2,149 for electronic mail. Word processing usage totalled 179. Computer training for senior citizens started on February 6, 2012. Seven seniors participated in the training.

Thirteen (13) displays were mounted during the period under review to mark notable events and to keep patrons abreast of topical issues. Five class visits were organized to encourage reading and to facilitate students in completing group assignments. Seventeen (17) junior members and two adult members registered for the National Reading Competition.

Summer programme was held from July 18 to August 5, 2011. There was a daily average attendance of 22 children. During the year thirty-two (32) story hour sessions were held with an average of 15 children attending weekly.

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Part Time Branch Libraries

Balaclava

The book stock for the period under review was 3,312. There was an increase of 769 when the stock was compared to the total of 2,543 for the previous year. The stock consisted of 1,336 adult books, 884 junior books and 1,371 paperback books. There were four audio visual items.

The total membership at the end of the year was 1,562, one more than that at the end of March 2011. The membership consisted of 483 adult members and 1,079 junior members. Sixty-three (63) new members were added during the year and the membership of 66 persons was cancelled.

Total circulation for the year was 6,145, a decrease of 1,300 when compared to 7,445 for the previous year. Reference consultations were 3,938 and the number of books borrowed for home reading totalled 2,207. Compared to the figures for the previous year reference consultations decreased by 380 and home loans decreased by 920.

Junior members made frequent requests for books in the Harry Potter, Goosebumps, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Babysitters Club series while the adult readers’ demands were for romance novels. Research was undertaken mainly in the subject areas of Home Economics and Home Management, Business, Information Technology, Agriculture, Human and Social Biology, Physical Education and Sports, Geography, Food and Nutrition, Mathematics, History and English Language.

Challenges were encountered in maintaining an efficient computer service. The service was accessed 2,250 times by patrons; 1,368 times for Internet searches, 261 for electronic mail and to conduct word processing 621 times. Computer training for senior citizens started on February 13, 2012. Six seniors participated in the training.

A total of 8,765 photocopies were done during the period under review.

A range of interesting outreach programmes, which included participation in the National Reading Competition, the mounting of several displays, a summer programme and regular story hour sessions were executed. Thirteen (13) displays were mounted during the year to mark important observances and to keep patrons aware on topical issues. There were four class visits from nearby schools during the year.

Twenty-nine (29) members competed in the National Reading Competition; 27 in the junior category and two in the 21 and over age group in the adult category. Sanique Colley emerged Parish Champion for the 9-11 years age group.

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Elderslie

The total stock for the period under review was 4,739; an increase of 666 when compared to the figure of 4,073 for the previous year. The stock comprised 1,336 adult books, 1,370 junior books and 2,012 paperback books. Audio visual material totalled 21.

Membership for the period under review was 932, an increase of seven over the figure of 925 for the previous year. The membership comprised 272 adult members and 660 junior members. Ninety-one (91) new members were added during the year and the membership of 67 persons was cancelled.

During the year 5,683 books were circulated, consisting of 1,483 reference consultations and 4,200 home reading loans. There was a 3,307 decrease in circulation when compared to 8,990 for the previous year. Reference consultations decreased by 1,557 and the number of books loaned was 1,750 less than last year’s figure.

The branch had a fairly adequate collection to meet the needs of users for home reading. The demand was for romance and western novels among the adult readers. Many made selections from the paperback book collection although books by the same authors were also available in hardcover. Requests were received for books by John Grisham and James Patterson.

Junior members read widely across the collection. Picture books and the popular children series were always in demand. There was an increasing number of young adults showing interest in romance, mystery and suspense novels. The reference collection was widely consulted by adults in the areas of Home Management, Social Studies, Integrated Sciences, Health and Safety and the juniors conducted research in the subject areas of Social Studies, Agricultural Science, Integrated Science, General Biology and Human and Social Biology.

The photocopying and computer services continued to be of great benefit to the community. Five thousand and ninety-five (5,095) photocopies were made for patrons. Usage of the computers totalled 1,353. The usage consisted of 767 for word processing and 586 searches of the Encarta encyclopedia.

In addition to the National Reading Competition and the annual summer programme, other outreach activities included nine exhibitions on topical issues and nine story hour sessions. Eight junior members participated in the National Reading Competition.

Lewisville

The year was fairly successful for the Lewisville Branch Library as it provided for the educational and recreational needs of its users. Computer and photocopying services offered were fully utilized throughout the year.

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The book stock for the period under review totalled 4,211. There was an increase of 747 when compared to the figure of 3,464 for the previous year. The stock comprised 1,253 adult books, 1,030 junior books and 1,928 paperback books. Deficiencies in the collection included material on Sociology, English Language and an up to date set of encyclopedia.

The membership for the period under review was 1,451; a decrease of 44 compared to 1,495 for the previous year. Membership consisted of 277 adult members and 1,174 junior members. Seventy-seven (77) new members were added during the year and the membership of 112 persons was cancelled.

Reference consultations and home reading totalled 12,214; an overall decrease of 347 when compared to 12,561 recorded in the previous year. Home reading was 2,557 and reference consultations were 9,657.

The computer service continued to be negatively impacted by the unavailability of Internet access. There was a great demand for access; however, the community was without telephone landlines. It is hoped that in the new financial year wireless technology will be utilized to enable Internet connectivity. The computer service was accessed 1,892 times. Word processing accounted for 1,435 of total usage while Encarta searches and games accounted for 254 and 113 respectively. Thirty-two thousand, eight hundred and fourteen (32,814) photocopies were made by the public.

The branch library participated in three categories of the National Reading Competition at the parish finals. There were seven class visits to the library while nine story hour sessions were held. Eight exhibitions were also mounted to mark important observances and to keep patrons abreast of topical issues.

A successful summer programme was conducted between July 18 and August 5, 2011. Fifty-five (55) children registered and an average of 32 attended daily.

Nain

During the past year the branch continued to provide valuable service to the community of Nain and its environs.

The book stock for the period under review was 3,037; an increase of 208 when compared to the figure of 2,829 for the previous year. The stock comprised 1,088 adult books, 885 junior books and 1,064 paperback books.

At the end of the year the total membership was 397. Of this total 158 were adults and 239 were juniors. When compared to the previous year’s total of 387 there was an increase of 10. Sixty- three (63) new members were added during the year and the membership of 53 persons was cancelled. The membership of 23 dormant members was also reactivated.

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Total circulation for the period was 4,503. The total for home loans was 2,003 and reference consultations were 2,500. An overall decrease of 949 was reflected when compared to last year’s total of 5,452.

Junior members read widely across the collection and maintained avid interest in picture books and the popular series for children. Adults requested romance and western novels. Reference consultations were mainly in the subject areas taught in the educational institutions and included Health and Safety, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Home Economics, Management, Public Health, Caribbean History and Jamaican culture.

The computer service was accessed 7,357 times. Patrons used the computer to conduct 1,603 Internet searches, accessed electronic mail 5,035 times and 719 times for word processing. The service was widely used by students for research and by adult males who accessed electronic mail.

A total of 15,832 photocopies were done during the period.

Twenty (20) children participated in the annual summer programme and 20 children and one adult registered for the National Reading Competition. Fifteen (15) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year. Students and other persons from the community benefitted from these exhibitions as the information provided was used in their research projects. Summer programme was held between July 25 and August 12, 2011. The attendance was negatively impacted by a number of other community based organizations hosting similar programmes during the same period.

Red Bank

The Red Bank Branch Library ended the year with increases in stock and membership and a decrease in circulation when compared to the previous year.

The stock at the end of the year was 4,140 comprising 1,351 adult books, 1,128 junior books and 1,661 paperback books. When the total was compared to 3,581 at the end of March 2011, an increase of 559 was reflected.

Membership totalled 460 comprising 79 adults and 381 juniors. There was an increase of 30 when compared to 430 for last year. Thirty-seven (37) new members were registered and the membership of seven persons was cancelled during the year.

Total book circulation for the year amounted to 2,883. There were 1,757 home reading loans and 1,126 reference consultations. When compared to the circulation of 3,596 for the previous year, a decrease of 713 was recorded. The decrease in reference consultations could be attributed to the opening of a facility in the community that offered Internet access which was unavailable at the branch.

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Junior members read widely across the collection. Picture books and the popular children’s series remained the all-time favourites. The adults maintained interest in romance and western novels and quickly exhausted the paperback collection. The adults were encouraged to read the hard cover fiction titles and they responded positively by selecting those by Sidney Sheldon, James Patterson, Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts. The non-fiction collection was not fully exploited for home reading. Research was done mainly in the subject areas of Health and Safety, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Home Economics Management, Public Health, Caribbean History and Jamaican Culture.

The computer service was utilized 1,232 times; 278 times for word processing, 428 for Encarta searches and 526 times for games. A total of 46,533 photocopies were done during the period under review.

The support for the annual Summer Programme improved over last year. Thirty-four (34) children registered with an average daily attendance of 22. Ten children and one adult registered for the National Reading Competition. Eighteen (18) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year. Students and other persons from the community benefitted from these exhibitions as the information provided was often used as a reference source for research projects. Twenty-one (21) story hour sessions were held during the year with an average of six children attending weekly.

Warminster

The Warminster Branch Library was one of four branches in the network to record an increase in book circulation for the year ending March 31, 2012.

The stock at the end of the year was 3,342 consisting of 1,035 adult books, 1,075 junior books and 1,225 paperback books. There were seven audio visual items.

Membership at the end of the year in review was 383, which represented an increase of ten when compared with the membership of 373 for the previous year. The total figure comprised 200 adult members and 183 junior members. Cancellation of membership totalled 19 while 23 new members were added. Twelve (12) dormant memberships were reactivated.

At the end of the year, reference consultations and home reading loans totalled 7,709. Home loans accounted for 2,469 and reference consultations were 5,240. An increase of 334 resulted when compared with 7,375 for last year.

Photocopying and computer services were fully utilized by the community. The computer service recorded usage of 1,801 and a total of 4,248 photocopies was done during the period under review.

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For recreational reading, adults continued to show a preference for romance and detective stories. The reading pattern of the juniors revealed that they enjoyed fairy tales, picture books, short stories and mystery books.

The branch continued to provide a range of interesting programmes, which included participation in the National Reading Competition, the mounting of exhibitions on topical issues, a summer programme and regular story hour sessions. Forty-eight (48) story hour sessions were held during the year with an average attendance of 12 children participating weekly. Activities included riddles and jokes, outdoor games, treasure hunt, quizzes and spelling competitions.

Eighteen (18) children and one adult registered for the National Reading Competition. Thirty- three (33) children participated in the annual summer programme which was held from August 8-25, 2011. Seventeen (17) exhibitions were mounted throughout the year. Students and other persons from the community benefitted from the exhibitions as the information provided was used in research projects.

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE

The mobile service remained suspended due to the unavailability of the unit.

WESTMORELAND PARISH LIBRARY NETWORK

2010/11 2011/12

Parish Population: 145,712 145,926 Membership: 34,997 35,678 Library Outlets: Main Library 1 1 Branches 7 7 Mobile Library Stops 34 34 Areas of Service to Special Communities 1 1 Establishment 37 38 Collection 38,766 48,780 Circulation: 160,874 184,560 Computer Use: 81,073 83,628

The year in review was very successful for the Network which is operated through a main library in Savanna-La Mar, seven branch libraries and 34 mobile library stops. The improvements to the physical infrastructure, material resources and technological infrastructure were among the achievements for the year.

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HIGHLIGHTS

 Participation in the inaugural staging of National Play Day

 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme

 Award of first place in the display category of the Westmoreland Horticultural Show  Commencement of construction of building to establish a branch library at Grange Hill

The Parish Library

The main library had a relatively good year. A special effort to improve the programmes and services offered was successfully achieved.

The book stock at the end of the review period was 13,602; comprised 6,684 adult books, 3,365 junior books, 3,175 paperback books and 378 audio visual items. An increase of 1,818 was realized when the total bookstock was compared with the figure of 11,784 for 2010/2011.

Membership at the end of the year was 15,417. There was an increase of 269 when compared to 15,148 the total for the previous year. The re-registration exercise and the inputting of members data on the electronic membership database were undertaken.

The circulation figure at the end of the year was 54,118. This figure comprised 22,332 home reading loans, 23,182 reference consultations and 60 audiovisual material. There was an increase of 7,570 when the figures for the review period were compared with the previous year’s’ total of 46,548.

One group of six senior citizens received basic computer training during the period February 8, 2012 – March 29, 2012. The seniors were very enthusiastic and expressed appreciation for the training.

The computer service was utilized 33,332 times; 30,720 times for Internet consultations while word processing was done 2,572 times. The figure represented a decrease of 4,519 over the last year’s total of 37,851.

The photocopying service was heavily utilized. The proximity of a number of educational institutions and the court house provided clients.

The annual summer programme was held for three weeks from July 18 to August 5, 2011. A special story hour session to culminate the year was held at the Parish Library on December 16, 2011. The children were treated to a fun-filled programme that included games, arts and craft, face painting among other activities.

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The “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme was launched on April 30, 2011. Mr. Greig Smith, Registrar at the Office of Children’s Registry, was the guest speaker. Ms. Jean Brown, a teacher at the Negril All Age School told stories and read poems and members of staff conducted storytelling. The launch was well received by both parents and children.

Full Time Branch Libraries

Bethel Town

The stock at the end of the review period was 5,615; comprised 1,858 adult books, 1,698 junior books, 1,943 paperback books and 41 audio visual items. There was an increase of 1,356 when the figure for the current period was compared to 4,259 at the end of 2010/2011.

Total membership at the end of the year in review was 3,453 comprising of 825 adults and 2,628 juniors.

For the year in review, the total number of books circulated was 20,993. This figure included 4,467 home loans and 16,524 reference consultations. A decrease of 4,272 resulted when compared to last year.

The reading pattern for home loans revealed that adults read mainly fiction books while the juniors selected both fiction and non-fiction.

Two ADSL modems donated by a community member enabled wireless Internet connectivity and facilitated persons with laptops.

Total computer usage was 6,980. Computers were accessed on 6,251 occasions for Internet and 2,572 times for word processing. The total reflected an increase of 452 over 6,527 for last year.

Security challenges resulted in the implementation of 24 hour security during the year.

The programme of extension activities included 15 story hour sessions, four class visits and one school visit. There were 48 entrants in the National Reading Competition.

Twenty-two (22) exhibitions were mounted to highlight significant observances. The annual summer programme was attended by 156 participants. Sponsorship received was used to provide refreshment on selected days.

In recognition of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s celebration of 140 years of service, a forum was hosted on October 27, 2011 during Fire Prevention Week. The audience included students from the Bethel Town All Age and Bethel Town Basic schools and members of the public.

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Negril

The Negril Branch Library remained outstanding in the provision of reference and information services to the communities served.

For the period the book stock totalled 7,367, comprising of 2,210 adult books, 1,897 junior books, and 3,200 other paperback books. There was an increase of 2,277 when compared to 5,090 the figure for the previous year.

At the end of the year in review, the library had a total membership of 1,232. Of the total, 606 were juniors and the remaining 626 were adults. There was an increase of 108 members when compared to the previous year’s total of 1,124 members.

Materials disseminated throughout the review period totalled 59,583 - the highest circulation figure in the Network. This comprised 8,284 home loans and 51,299 reference consultations. When compared to the figure of 47,505 for the previous year, an increase of 12,078 was shown.

The paperback collection which formed the largest area of the collection maintained its popularity as the books most selected for home reading. Adult books loaned for home reading were mainly selected by females with interest in Blaze, Harlequin and Silhouette romance novels along with local books written by Anthony Winkler, Brenda Barrett, Caroline Bell Foster and Margaret Cezair-Thompson. The males selected books written by authors Dean Koontz, John Lescroart, Tom Clancy, Jack Higgins, Stuart Woods, John Grisham and Louis L’Amour.

The juniors remained fascinated with the popular fairytales and picture books. The older children selected from a new collection of Daisy Meadow Fairy series, Geronimo Stilton and Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High.

During the year the computer service was accessed 21,369 times inclusive of 17,308 times for Internet and 4,061 times for word processing. The total reflected an increase of 3,402 over last year’s figure of 17,967.

In keeping with the theme for the annual summer programme Ms. Rosalee Grant of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica engaged the children in a trip down memory lane with their African ancestors. The children were also entertained with an exciting dog show courtesy of Moon Dance Villa.

A total of 62 story hour sessions were held throughout the year. The sessions were enhanced with the use of the computer and the television.

The annual Green Globe Challenge Quiz and Poster Competition were held on December 1, 2011. The theme for the competition was “Environment and Tourism”. Eight schools participated and Negril All Age School was awarded the coveted title.

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Petersfield

The Petersfield Branch Library promoted literacy through the National Reading Competition, held story hour sessions and mounted exhibitions to highlight national and international observances.

The year in review ended with a total stock of 4,294. This consisted of 1,607 adult material and 1,178 junior material. There was an increase of 1,164 when compared to the 2010/2011 figure of 3,130.

At the end of the year there were 2,666 members, comprising of 614 adults and 2,052 juniors. An increase of 69 resulted when a comparison was made with the total of 2,597 for the previous year.

At the end of the period, circulation was 20,546 comprising 2,171 home reading and 18,375 reference consultations. This showed an increase of 8,085 when compared with 12,461 for the previous year.

The juniors diligently utilized the books in the library and read a variety of titles including fairy tales, young adult books and the junior non-fiction. The adults mainly read paperback romance novels and a few persons made selections from the junior collection.

Computer access totalled 6,162 which reflected a decrease of 2,279 over last year’s total of 8,441.

A total of seventeen (17) exhibitions were displayed during the year. Thirty-five (35) persons registered for the National Reading Competition and 31 participated to completion. There were entrants in all three junior categories. A vibrant summer programme was held and was well attended by the children in the community.

Whitehouse

The Whitehouse Branch Library offered a vibrant service to the community.

The year in review ended with a total stock of 4,081. This consisted of 1,584 adult material, 842 junior material 1,650 paperback bookss and 5 audio tapes. There was an increase of 926 when compared to 3,155 the figure for 2010/2011.

Membership at the end of the year was 4,326, showing an increase of 102 when compared to the figure of 4,224.

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During the year circulation consisted of 4,427 home loans and 7,704 reference consultations totalling 12,131. There was an increase of 1,396 when compared to the previous year’s total of 10,735.

The computers were utilized 5,288 times to access the Internet 4,468 times and word processing 1,189 times.

Story hour sessions were held throughout the year and students from King’s Primary and Junior High School, New Hope Junior High School and Whitehouse Basic School participated in the sessions. The branch also participated in the adult and junior categories of the National Reading Competition.

Part-Time Branch Libraries

Beeston Spring

The Beeston Spring Branch Library played an active role in Beeston Spring and nearby communities.

The library had a stock of 3,904 at the end of the reporting period consisting of 1,253 audio visual adult books, 912 junior books and 1,695 audio visual items. There was an increase of 818 books when compared to 3,086 for the previous year.

Total membership was 345 of which 202 were adults and the remaining 143 were juniors. There was an increase of 29 members when compared to the 316 for last year.

For the period total circulation was 3,615. Of this total, 1,220 were reference consultations and the remaining 2,395 were home loans. This showed a decline of 894 when compared to the previous year’s figure of 4,509.

Pamphlets, newspaper clippings collection, and periodicals provided an important supplement to the book stock and were greatly utilized by patrons.

The reading interest of patrons reflected a preference for fiction books. The adults mostly requested books by Mary Higgins Clark, Michael Crichton, Sandra Brown, and Danielle Steele. Non-fiction material requested was in the areas of Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, and Business related subjects. While most requests were satisfied, noticeable deficiencies were identified in Home Management, Physical Education, Information Technology, Tourism and Hospitality.

The computer service was utilized by students, teachers and other members of the community. The service was enhanced with the implementation of Internet service during the year and was utilized 917 times. The Internet was accessed 718 times while 662 word processing activities took place. Members who had to travel far to access the Internet elsewhere were pleased that the service became available at the library. A photocopying service was also provided. 119

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Eleven exhibitions were mounted throughout the year to highlight significant observances.

Darliston

The Darliston Branch Library continued to offer excellent service to the community and its environs.

The stock recorded for the year in review was 3,819. Of this total, 798 were junior books, 1,370 adult books, 7 audio visual items and 1,644 adult and junior paperback books. This reflected an increase of 1,057 when compared to 2,762 for the previous year.

Membership at the end of the year totalled 1,358. There were 367 adult and 991 junior members. A decrease of 25 members was shown when compared to the previous year’s figure of 1,383. The decrease was due to the updating of the membership register to reflect the active membership.

During the year a total of 4,990 reading materials were circulated. This comprised 2,426 home loans and 2,564 reference consultations. A decrease of 1,935 was noted when compared with the total of 6,925 for the previous year.

It was noted that the female adults continued to borrow mainly paperback fiction books while the males read mainly the non-fiction and mystery titles. The juniors selected a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books. The newspaper clippings collection was well utilized by the public.

The computer service was accessed on 3,142 occasions with the Internet accounting for 1,506 and word processing 1,636 times.

During the review period, there were eight exhibitions highlighting several local and international observances.

The branch had participants in all age groups of the National Reading Competition. Story hour sessions were held throughout the year and students from neighbouring schools and library users participated in the programme.

Internet connectivity was implemented during the year and this was well received by members of the community.

St. Leonards

The period under review was fairly successful and rewarding as persons utilized the services offered. Saturdays were the busiest days as students congregated to conduct research and access the computer services.

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Stock at the end of the year was 3,157. Of this total 824 were adult material, 964 junior material, 1,358 paperback books for adults and juniors and 11 audio tapes. This reflected an increase of 772 when compared to the previous year’s total of 2,385.

The total number of members increased from 1,683 in 2010/2011 to 1,726 for the review period. This consisted of 433 adults and 1,293 juniors.

A total of 3,191 books were circulated during the year; and 2,169 were reference consultations and 1,022 were home loans. There was a decrease of 11 when compared to 2010/ 2011 with total circulation at 3,202.

Patrons showed preference for material from the fiction collection such as western, romance and detective books that were available in paperback. Many did not select hardcover books and complained that they were heavy. Selections were made from the non-fiction collection in the areas of Religion, Cookery, Science, Sports and West Indian History books.

The juniors continued to show interest in the popular Nancy Drew series, fairytales, bible stories and science fiction.

Students of the Cambridge, Mannings and Herbert Morrison High schools, Seaford Town All- Age and St. Leonards Primary were the main users of the library and engaged in research for class projects and assignments. Requests for information were satisfied through books, encyclopedias, newspaper clippings, the Encarta Encyclopedia CD and the Internet.

The computer service was accessed 580 times; 245 and 335 for the Internet and for word processing respectively.

The junior category of the National Reading Competition had 22 entrants most of whom did not complete.

Story hour sessions were held weekly and the children participated in activities including reading of stories, question and answer sessions and games. On June 6, 2011, a Grade six group from St. Leonards All Age accompanied by their teachers visited the library.

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE

The Mobile Library Service resumed on September 7, 2011 after two months’ break for summer holidays. The Toyota Hiace panel van which accommodated approximately 600 books was utilized to provide mobile library service to rural communities.

Stock at the end of the year was 3,515. Of this total 251 were adult books, 623 junior books, and the remaining 2,641 were adult and junior paperback books. This reflected an increase of 1,219 when compared to the previous year’s total of 2,296.

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The total membership at the end of the year was 5,260; of this figure 1,475 were adults and 3,785 were juniors. This represented an increase of 191 when compared with the total of 5,069 for the previous year.

A total of 5,393 books were circulated during the year including 291 adult books, 871 junior books and 4,231 adult and junior paperback books.

The panel van was maintained in good working condition and efficiently served all six routes throughout the year.

CONCLUSION

The Public Library Network looks forward to:

- The computerization of the service through the installation of an Integrated Library Management System - The extension of the ICT services - Improvement in the provision of the Mobile Library Service - Enhancement of the Special Service portfolio to include more marginalized citizens - Continued vibrancy and growth of the extension activities and outreach programmes.

In spite of the challenges the Network concluded another year committed to providing an excellent library service and remains resolute in playing its role in supporting the achievement of the national vision of making “Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business”.2

2 Planning Institute of Jamaica: Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan: the Popular Version, Kingston: Planning Institute of Jamaica, 2010. P.1 122

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SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK

INTRODUCTION

The School Library Network continued to serve school libraries in the following categories on behalf of the Ministry of Education:

29 Infant 544 Primary 157 All Age 87 Primary & Junior High 9 Technical High 97 High 4 Special Schools

The 927 school libraries served are distributed by parishes over 6 regions as follows:1

Region 1 - Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine Region 2 - St. James, Hanover and Trelawny Region 3 - Manchester and Clarendon Region 4 - St. Ann and St. Mary Region 5 - Portland and St. Thomas Region 6 - St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland

1. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Resource Material

Nine thousand, one hundred and nineteen (9,119) items of resource material were purchased locally at a cost of $10,087,894.75. This represented an increase of 3,740 when compared to 5,379 items purchased in 2010/2011. Of the total expenditure, $1,206,232.65 represented the amount spent on encyclopedias from the 2010/2011 committed funds (See Table 1).

1 Appendix SLN 001: School Libraries Served by Regions

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Table 1: Purchases by Categories

Categories No. of Titles Volumes Cost $ Books 401 8,877 9,866,654.10 CDs 5 94 126,530.00 Posters 11 148 94,710.65 Total 417 9,119 10,087,894.75

In addition, 29,232 books were ordered both locally and internationally and are scheduled to be received in the financial year 2012/2013. These include 20,124 books at a cost of $20,455,033.00 selected in the United States of America (USA) by a team of four librarians who represented the organization on a book buying trip. An additional 7,550 books at a cost of $1,884,782.50 were ordered in the United Kingdom (UK) and 678 books and 40 sets of the World Book Encyclopedia were ordered locally at a cost of $5,619,975.68.

Periodicals

Acquisition of periodicals continued through direct purchase. During the period 900 copies were purchased and delivered to the regional offices for distribution to the school libraries. The number acquired decreased by 1,850 when compared with the 2,750 purchased in 2010/2011. A breakdown of periodicals by titles is outlined in Table 2.

Table 2: Periodicals by Titles

Titles No. of copies Cost $ Nex Generation 600 120,000.00 Jamaica Journal 300 270,000.00 Total 900 390,000.00

Donations

Donations boosted the stock of reading material made available to the school communities. Ten thousand and seventy-five (10,075) items of resource material were donated to the Network comprising 9,037 books, 638 booklets, 375 CDs and 25 cassettes.2

2 Appendix SLN 002: Donations to School Library Network April 2011-March 2012

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Distribution

The material distributed to the six regional offices included 54,009 books, 64 sets encyclopedia, 2,002 periodicals, 55 cassettes, 10 DVDs, 148 sets of CDs, 408 single CDs, 1,417 catalogue cards, 783 booklets, 13 sets flash cards, 928 charts/posters, 1,300 borrower’s cards, 2,000 book cards, 1,812 presentation leaflets, one puzzle, six toys, one VHS, 1,000 lending labels, and three pamphlets.

A total of 168 schools in all the regions received 64 sets and 110 single volume encyclopedias. 3 Six of these schools each received a single volume and one set of encyclopedias.

Books continued to constitute the largest area of the collection. On-going assessment identified the need for general and subject encyclopedias, high frequency low vocabulary literature and material to supplement the following subject areas in both the primary and secondary schools:

General Science Caribbean History Jamaican Culture Religious Education Librarianship Sports Business Education

Reading Trends

As had been noted in the past, the selection pattern indicated generally low literacy levels in several schools. Fiction/Junior and simple non-fiction books were the major selections of the primary schools in all regions. The Voices Reading and Read Awhile series continued to be popular among readers. Notably, the requests were similar to those of previous years. The main requests within the majority of the primary schools were for general encyclopaedias, simple fiction, fiction/junior books, maps, globes, audiovisual material and material with games and activities to support the different subject areas.

In Region 1 there were numerous requests for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. In the secondary division requests were made mainly for encyclopedias, dictionaries, Environmental Science, Sociology, Social Studies, West Indian Literature, Information Technology and material to support the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) syllabi.

It was observed in Region 2 that the non-fiction category had the highest level of selections. The demand for books in the fiction /junior category had increased when compared to the trend in 2010/2011. The selection of books from the general fiction category remained relatively low.

3 Appendix 003: Encyclopedias Allocated to Select School Libraries

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In Region 3 simple large print books were selected to assist especially with the Alternative Secondary Transitional Education Programme (ASTEP). The major areas of selection for non- fiction literature included Jamaican Heritage, English Language and Information Technology. There was an increased demand for books authored by Enid Blyton. Horrid Henry, Pollyanna and The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and science fiction stories were also in demand. Several schools requested maps of the world and the Caribbean, and resource material on Cosmetology, English Literature, Caribbean History and Spanish Bibles. Similar to Region 1, requests were made from the secondary division for material to support the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) syllabi.

Similar to Region 2, selections made by the schools in Region 4 were mainly from the non- fiction and fiction junior categories. There were requests for additional reference material to support the curriculum particularly at the primary level especially for the schools located in the very rural areas. In addition, requests were made for basic reference material such as dictionaries and encyclopedias.

In Region 5 students in the primary division continued to enjoy general folktales, myths, legends, mysteries, books from the An I Can Read and Voices Reading series. In the secondary division the students maintained their interest in sports literature. Special requests were made for additional West Indian Literature.

In Region 6 The Voices Reading series was heavily utilized to assist students with reading challenges. Special requests were made for high frequency low vocabulary material, Social Studies, Science, Integrated Studies and audiovisual material.

The Network continued to purchase and to allocate high frequency, low vocabulary books to the schools in the secondary division for the students facing reading challenges. Additionally, books were selected and purchased to satisfy the special requests made by most schools. These titles included the Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage, Social Studies for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Biology - CAPE, Integrated Science for CSEC, Carlong English B for CSEC, Communication Studies - CAPE, Information Technology for CSEC and the World Book Encyclopedia. These titles will be available for distribution during the 2012/2013 financial year.

Binding/Repairs

A total of 2,245 books was repaired, an increase of 437 over the previous year.

Withdrawals

Material that could not be rehabilitated and those that were no longer useful were withdrawn from the collections. Seventeen thousand, seven hundred and seventy-one (17,771) books were withdrawn from the collections in the primary division while 5,581 books were withdrawn from the secondary schools’ collections. In total, 23,352 books were withdrawn (See Table 3).

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Table 3: Withdrawals from Primary and High School Libraries

Regions Primary Division Secondary Division Number of Books Number of Books Withdrawn Withdrawn 1 1,657 330 2 4,273 2,469 3 2,632 16 4 8,610 - 5 61 34 6 538 2,732 Total 17,771 5,581

2. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SERVICES – SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Information Communication Technology (ICT) Services played an integral role in optimizing the efficiency of the operations of the School Library Network. In the schools ICT was used to improve the delivery of lessons, conduct research, enrich reading programmes to increase literacy and complete projects for school based assessment.

In Region 1 the number of infant school libraries utilizing ICTs increased from six to nine schools when compared to the previous year. The technology was used at the early childhood level to enrich the learning experience of the students as Teacher/Librarians made their lessons more interactive and visually appealing to the students. Children were also exposed to on-line books and Internet searches.

In primary schools most Teacher/Librarians used the technology to diversify the method used for teaching and engaging students in learning. The Internet was used for research purposes in some schools and also to provide support material for teaching purposes.

Additionally, ICT was utilized in the high schools in Region 1 to enhance the operations of the school libraries, to assist students with research for assignments and word processing of school based assignments. The Teacher/Librarians also used PowerPoint presentations to enhance lessons.

Seventy-five (75) primary schools and all high schools have access to ICT Services in Region 2. Cave Valley All Age and Esher Primary do not have designated library rooms but their books are housed in the schools’ computer resource rooms where the Teacher/Librarians used ICT to teach library sessions.

Forty-nine (49) school libraries were equipped with computers and offered ICT services in Region 3. Twenty-eight (28) of these school libraries had computers and Internet access while the remaining 21 school libraries had computers but no Internet service.

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At primary schools in Region 4, while there were computer laboratories for teaching in most instances, few had computer facilities in their libraries. Many primary schools in the very rural areas lacked Internet access or they were impeded by old and malfunctioning computer equipment. In the region only eight primary school libraries were equipped with computers that were functional. All high schools however were equipped with computer facilities for both students and teachers although the number of units available varied.

In Region 5, there were 37 school libraries with computer facilitates in their library rooms, while at 13 other schools students had access to computer facilities in their classrooms. The lack of space was one of the main reasons given for computers not being installed in some library rooms. School library personnel used ICT to assist with teaching library skills. All high schools with the exception of Bath Primary and Junior High and Port Antonio High had computer facilitates in their library rooms or in adjoining computer laboratories.

Of the 147 schools, 70 schools or 47% had access to computer facilities in Region 6. The number represented an increase of 22 schools when compared to 48 in the previous year.

3. FIELD OPERATIONS

Infant/Primary/All Age/Junior High School Libraries

Throughout the year, representatives from the School Library Network made scheduled visits to schools to assess libraries, conduct stock counts, supply resource material, enhance and re- organize library collections, provide training for library personnel, administer outreach programmes and carry out other routine operations. The programme of visits provided support and the necessary interventions to ensure that school libraries maintained an active role in teaching and learning in the schools.

A total of 851 visits were made to 696 Infant, Primary, All Age, Primary and Junior High Schools during the reporting period as compared to 829 visits undertaken to 646 primary school libraries in the previous year (See Table 4).

Table 4: Primary School Libraries Visited

Region Number of Visits Number of Schools Total Number of Visited Schools Served 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 1 99 133 99 133 207 2 155 123 107 99 109 3 195 182 147 149 149 4 114 143 100 107 128 5 79 80 63 76 83 6 187 190 130 132 132 Total 829 851 646 696 808

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There were 112 schools that were not visited this year due to various reasons, which included cancellations by some schools and lack of preparation for the exercise by others.

Resource material supplied to the primary school libraries totalled 76,799 books, 523 periodicals, 366 CDs, 603 poster/charts, 2,774 booklets, 124 pamphlets, 13 DVDs, 16 cassettes, 1 map, 1 pack flash cards, 65 bookmarks, 1,408 borrower’s cards, 4 catalogue cards, 2 pamphlet boxes and 255 flyers. There was an increase of 9,955 books supplied when compared with 66,844 for the previous year.

In Region 3 a literacy programme was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Region 5 with the aim to increase the literacy rates of students in seven schools. Last year these students’ scores ranged between 20 and 30% in the Grade 4 Literacy Test. The schools involved were Mt. Olivet, St. Jago, Somerset, Medina and Richmond Primary, also Waterloo and Rose Hill All Age Schools in Manchester. Consequently, the School Library Network, Grade 4 Literacy Intervention Programme was conducted in various formats in these seven schools and this year’s results are being awaited.

Training was provided for library personnel at Windsor, Ken Wright, Boundbrook Primary, Bath and Mount Hermon Primary and Junior High Schools in Region 5.

High School Libraries

During the year, 213 visits were made to 100 high school libraries in comparison to the 172 visits to 103 high schools accomplished during the previous year. The number of schools visited this year represented 84% as compared to 86% visited last year (See Table 5).

Table 5: High School Libraries Visited

Region Number of Visits Number of Total Schools Visited Number of 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 Schools served 1 63 83 37 38 41 2 13 17 10 9 13 3 54 43 21 23 21 4 14 41 14 14 14 5 24 22 12 15 15 6 4 7 6 4 15 Total 172 213 100 103 119

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Resource material supplied to the high school libraries totalled 9,489 books 1,467 periodicals, 7 DVDs, 50 CDs, 594 booklets, 2 pamphlets, 4 cassettes, 12 poster/charts, 78 flyers and 1,655 catalogue cards. There was an increase of 3,356 books supplied when compared to 6,133 in the previous year.

In Region 1, the collection at St. Anne’s High School was removed as the school was closed in August 2011 to facilitate the Alternative Secondary Transitional Education Programme (ASTEP).

Special Visits

The School Library Network responded to requests for assistance with the establishment and development of school libraries through special visits to schools.

Eighty-two (82) visits were made to 76 institutions that sought the assistance of the Network. This included a special visit by a team from Headquarters to the Holy Trinity High School as requested by the Ministry of Education. A comprehensive report on the school library along with recommendations made for refurbishing and collection development was submitted to the Ministry.

In addition, the Headquarters team visited the library at the Jamaica Constabulary Force Research, Planning and Legal Services Branch to assess the facilities and offer advice on reorganizing the collection.

Region 1 made 57 visits to 54 schools for inspection, assessment and guidance. Mona Heights and George Headley Primary Schools and Drews Avenue Primary and Infant School were each visited twice for follow up. Recommendations were made for reorganizing these libraries.

Ten special visits were made to eight schools in Region 2. Following discussions, recommendations were made regarding the refurbishing and layout of library rooms. The schools involved were Lucea, Cambridge and Falmouth Infant Schools, Granville All Age and Holland, Hopewell, Rhodes Hall and Spot Valley High Schools. During the year, Holland High was added to the list of schools served by the Region; however, Hopewell, Rhodes Hall and Spot Valley High schools are not currently being served.

Special visits were made to seven schools in Region 3 and recommendations made to transform their school libraries. These were Alley and May Pen Infant Schools, Bellefield and Mile Gully Primary Schools, Bellefield, Mile Gully and Kellits High Schools and Clarendon College.

In Region 4, there were special visits to Brown’s Town Infant, Moneague Primary and Junior High and Charlton Primary School. On the visit to Charlton Primary advice was provided on shelving specifications and furnishing for the newly constructed library.

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Six special visits were conducted at Townhead, Pondside and Peggy Barry Primary and Infant Schools, Rosehall All Age and Mount Grace and New Hope Primary and Junior High Schools in Region 6 to re-organize their school library collections. The number of schools served by the Region was increased to 147 with the addition of Belmont Academy.

Missing Books

School library administrators were reminded of the critical importance of engaging appropriate strategies to protect their collections. The problem of missing books from school libraries has had adverse impact on library collections in an environment of budgetary constraints.

Stock checks undertaken in Region 1 at five school libraries revealed a total of 1,444 books missing from three schools. These schools were Victoria Primary which recorded 1,086 books missing, Somerset All Age, 266 and Gibaltore Primary, 92. Every effort was being made to recover the cost of the items missing from the collections. The Region identified poor management of libraries including frequent change of school library personnel as factors contributing to this problem.

Lists of missing books were issued to 35 schools in Region 2 in order to locate or recover the cost for the material lost. As a result, 333 books were recovered and money for missing books was collected from Albert Town Primary and Infant and Troy Primary Schools. Strategies to prevent recurrence were discussed with personnel at the affected schools.

In Region 3 a total of 251 books was reported missing from nine schools, namely Chantilly, Coley Mountain, Auchtembeddie, Richmond, Fergusson, Freetown, McIntosh Memorial, Salt Savannah Primary Schools and Cumberland All Age School. There was a 34% increase in the number of books reported missing when compared to 166 reported in the previous year. School administrators were encouraged to implement procedures to maintain control over material on loan to students.

During stock checks undertaken in Region 4, several schools were found delinquent with regards to accountability for books in their libraries. Reasons given for lost books included the failure of students to return books loaned and books removed from the collection without authorization. These schools were reminded of their responsibility for the security of the books in their collections.

In Region 6 list of missing books were issued to Seaview and Shiloh Primary in order to locate resource material or to pay for material lost. School library personnel were encouraged to implement proper record keeping and improve monitoring of their library collections.

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Active/Partially Active School Libraries4

The status of school libraries is guided by the Jamaica Library Service’s three basic criteria for active school libraries:  A designated room with an organized collection  Personnel in charge of the library  Access to the collection

There were sustained efforts to transform school libraries classified as inactive libraries, to active or partially active status. This was achieved through visits to schools and discussions with school principals to sensitize them to the importance of school libraries. The integral role of the school library was further reinforced by the literacy thrust of the Ministry of Education. Many principals realized the important role the school library could play in their literacy programmes resulting in the upgrading of 14 libraries to active status and 13 libraries to partially active status.

At the end of the period, of the 927 schools served, 604 or 65% had active libraries and 236 or 25% had partially active libraries (See Table 6). This reflected a slight increase of 1% in the number of active and partially active libraries when compared with 590 and 223 respectively in the previous year.

Inactive School Libraries

At the end of the period under review, 87 or 9.4% of the 927 school libraries served were classified as inactive (See Table 6). There was a marked decrease of 26 in the number of inactive libraries when compared with 113 in the previous year. In Region 3 only the Mile Gully Primary School Library remained inactive due to space challenges but this will be alleviated when the new school is constructed.

Table 6: Status of School Libraries Served By Regions

Region Active Partially Active Inactive Total Number of Libraries 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 Served 1 168 177 7 24 74 47 248 2 73 76 38 39 10 7 122 3 105 103 64 66 1 1 170 4 82 85 57 50 3 7 142 5 61 64 16 16 21 18 98 6 101 99 41 41 4 7 147 Total 590 604 223 236 113 87 927

4 Appendix 004: List of Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries.

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Mobile Library Fleet

The fleet of motor vehicles assigned throughout the Network continued to provide creditable service during the period under review. Regions 1 and 6 utilized mobile library units while the other Regions used substitute vehicles. The Nissan Civilian mobile library unit in Region 1 experienced mechanical problems at the beginning of the year but was restored towards the end of June 2011.

The Toyota Hiace panel van assigned to Region 2 gave satisfactory service. In Region 3 the Mitsubishi panel van was utilized to visit school libraries. This vehicle underwent some repairs but functioned well throughout the year. The Toyota Hilux was used to undertake visits in Region 4. This vehicle functioned satisfactorily and proved to be the most suitable vehicle to manoeuvre the poor terrain in the rural areas. As a result, there was an increase in the number of school visits made in the region. In Region 5 the Mitsubishi panel van was substituted occasionally with the Portland Parish Library’s Toyota Land-cruiser to visit the schools. This not only resulted in the coverage of all scheduled visits to schools but also ensured that the full complement of staff was transported whenever necessary. The van operated well and was kept road-worthy with scheduled servicing and the requisite repairs.

With the exception of the general wear and tear, the nine-year-old Mitsubishi Rosa mobile unit assigned to Region 6 performed satisfactorily.

BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

School administrators were instrumental in their efforts to add libraries to their schools through the construction of new buildings, the renovation of existing library rooms and the acquisition of containers which were refurbished. Many library rooms were converted to comfortable and aesthetically pleasing library environments where students were more motivated to utilize the services. In instances where schools were challenged by inadequate space, the administrators undertook to convert school libraries to classrooms. In other instances the space that was provided was only adequate to house the collection and to facilitate the circulation of the material.

In Region 1, improvements were made to the facilities of six school libraries. Friendship Brook Primary was refurbished and repainted. Belmont Park Primary was repainted in bright colours making it more aesthetically pleasing. The physical infrastructure of Top Jackson Primary was improved, providing more space for the students to access the collection. At Brandon Hill Primary and Junior High a container was refurbished for use as the library. New shelves were constructed at Hamwalk Primary School Library where additional resources were supplied. Garden Hill Primary refurbished a room with the appropriate shelves and furniture and this was used for the library. A comfortable tiny tots corner was created with carpet and cushions for the young students at Portsmouth Primary School.

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Granville All Age and Vaughnsfield Primary and Infant schools in Region 2 established dedicated spaces for their libraries where children had access to the collection. Howard Cooke Primary School Library was converted into a classroom; however, the books were made accessible to the children.

Six school libraries were developed in Region 3. Watsonton Primary School benefitted from a newly built library/computer room. Students were better able to use a proper school library facility instead of the metal cabinet which was previously used to house the books. At Collington Primary an area in the school was enclosed and transformed into the library room where shelves, tables, chairs and a computer were installed. This resulted in heightened interest in reading and literacy at the school. Four Paths Primary and Junior High received a house from Food for the Poor which was transformed into an established library room. A rearrangement of the various sections of the library at Clarendon College along with the installation of partitions resulted in an aesthetically pleasing room. Mount Providence Primary acquired a new library room where shelves built to specifications were installed. This school library was scheduled to be established early in the new year. A new library was erected at Aenon Town All Age School. Shelves were installed but proper seating was not yet in place.

In Region 4, five schools received new library facilities, while two libraries underwent refurbishing and two occupied shared space. Breadnut Hill Primary received a newly built library room, which accommodated 30 students and was well utilized by the school community. At Bensonton Primary a classroom was transformed into a library accommodating over 30 students. The library at Alva Primary and Infant was relocated to a spacious room with shelves and seating facilities for 25 students.

Lewisburgh Primary School library was relocated to a new space. Sturge Town Primary School library was comfortably accommodated in a separate room and was no longer sharing space with the computer laboratory. At Wallingford Primary, the school plant, inclusive of the library, was being renovated through funds provided by the Ministry of Education. The library at Richmond Primary and Infant School was furnished with shelves, tables and chairs.

Gayle Primary School benefitted from the acquisition of a newly refurbished container, which housed the library and the computer laboratory. The library was not yet fully operational. Three Hills Primary School library was reorganized and the collection being utilized by both students and staff. The library shared space with the computer laboratory.

The roof of Chester Primary School library was repaired; however, the library room was being temporarily used as a classroom until the Ministry of Education erects new buildings.

Three school libraries in Region 5 were refurbished. Seaside Primary which had lost its roof during Hurricane Ivan was completely remodelled with the walls painted and new shelves installed. Upgrading was done to the library room at the Windsor Primary School where the windows were replaced, the floor tiled, shelves installed and walls painted. It was pleasing to note as well that at Boundbrook Primary School Library the shelves were repaired and the walls

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beautifully painted. At Port Antonio High the library room was contracted to half of the original space and was further divided to accommodate a stationery shop.

There were three school libraries in Region 6 which had improved spaces and two schools which received new library rooms. Brompton Primary School library room was furnished and as a result students and teachers were able to access the facilities. At Parottee Primary School the library room was renovated by Digicel Foundation but was partitioned to accommodate a computer laboratory. The Savanna-la-mar Infant School Library was located in a multipurpose room, which was partitioned to provide additional space for the library. Additionally, shelves were installed and seats were made available to provide a comfortable library environment.

Caledonia All Age and Infant School benefitted from a newly constructed library room with the necessary furniture through a donation made by the Past Students’ Association. At the St. Paul’s Primary where library books were previously kept on shelves in the staff area, the accommodation for books was changed to a well established library. The Black River Primary and Infant School library was converted to a classroom to accommodate a Grade 6 class. This unfortunate situation resulted from a space challenge being experienced at the school.

INFANT SCHOOL LIBRARIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PHASE II

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund approved a project submitted by the organization in the amount of $6,647,120.00 to develop four infant school libraries namely May Pen and Alley Infant in Clarendon, Brown’s Town Infant in St. Ann and Cambridge Infant in St. James.

Assessment visits were conducted at the four school libraries and recommendations made for improvements. These school libraries will be refurbished and renovated to become model infant school libraries with the addition of new furniture, equipment, resource material and library accessories. Work is scheduled to be completed in the next fiscal year.

REGIONAL OFFICES

The Region 1 Office was well maintained and continued to be aesthetically pleasing while the offices in Regions 2, 4, 5 and 6 offered comfortable accommodation for the staff. In Region 3, additional office space and repairs to the flooring were being addressed.

HEADQUARTERS TEACHER/LIBRARIANS’ SEMINARS

Training was provided for school library personnel through six Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars which were successfully held from January 26 to March 29, 2012. The seminars were held for one day in each Region under the theme “Empowering Teacher/Librarians to Create an Enabling School Library Environment.” The objectives of the training were to:

 Train personnel to effectively manage their school libraries

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 Provide continuing education for school library personnel  Achieve functional libraries in all schools  Provide a forum for Teacher/Librarians to network and share ideas to develop their school libraries.

Four hundred and fifty-three (453) school library personnel from 441 schools participated in the training sessions (See Table 7). Although Regions 1, 4 and 5 had increased attendance, overall there were 39 persons less than the 491 who had attended in the previous year. The topics which were well received by the participants were as follows:

 Managing Your School Library Collection  Multiple Literacies  Managing Fundraising Initiatives

Table 7: Attendance at Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar

Regions 2011/2012 Date Number Number of Number of Increase/ Seminar of schools Participants Participants Decrease Venues 2011/2012 2010/2011 I Jamaica 26/01/12 131 133 131 2 Conference Centre, Kingston 2 Montego Bay 15/03/12 62 65 82 -17 Convention Centre, St. James 3 Mandeville 29/03/12 65 66 92 -26 Hotel, Manchester 4 Cardiff Hotel 8/03/12 70 71 69 2 & Spa, St. Ann 5 Hotel Tim 2/02/12 58 58 56 2 Bamboo, Portland 6 Idler’s Rest 16/02/12 55 60 62 -2 Beach Hotel, St. Elizabeth Total 441 453 492 -39

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Teacher /Librarians

The majority of school libraries continued to be staffed by teachers who did not have the requisite training in librarianship. There were 130 schools that had 133 teachers with the requisite training in school librarianship to manage the portfolio. This represents an increase of one school when compared to last year. Three schools operating on the shift system namely, Marcus Garvey Technical, Jonathan Grant High and Seaforth High each had two qualified teacher/librarians who had responsibility for the daily operation of the libraries. The distribution of these teacher/librarians is as outlined in Table 8.

Table 8: Teacher/Librarians in each Category of Schools Served

Primary & Junior Regions Primary All Age High Secondary Special Total 1 29 3 11 28 1 72 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 2 3 3

3 5 2 14 21

4 5 1 1 7 14 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 5 5 1 - 10 16 1 school had 2 teacher/librarians 6 1 - - 6 7

Grand Total 45 5 14 68 1 133

The qualification of the teacher/librarians included the Bachelor of Arts degree in Library and Information Studies, Bachelor of Education degree in School Librarianship or Teacher’s Diploma in Library Science. The range of qualifications in the various schools is outlined in Table 9.

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Table 9: Qualification levels of Teacher/Librarians administering School Libraries

Qualification Primary All Primary & Secondary Special Total Age Junior High

Bachelor of Arts 16 2 2 24 - 44 Degree Master of Arts 1 - - 4 - 5 Degree Bachelor of 9 1 1 6 - 17 Education Degree Diploma 19 2 11 34 1 67 Total 45 5 14 68 1 133

Of the total number of schools with qualified library personnel, the majority had Teachers’ Diploma in Library Science. This represents 50.3 % or 67 of those qualified.

Despite having qualified Teacher/Librarians on staff, Mountain View, St. Andrew and Good Hope Primary School libraries were inactive. Woodford All Age, Denham Town and Lewisville High School libraries were also inactive while Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High was partially active. The remaining 123 schools with trained library personnel had active school libraries.

4. PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES

Information Requests

Requests for information on services and programmes offered by the Jamaica Library Service were received from schools, other institutions and the public. All requests were satisfied and referrals made where necessary.

Displays and Extension Activities5

Forty-one (41) displays/exhibitions were staged at 48 schools to promote and stimulate interest in current, historical and cultural events. Additionally extension activities were conducted in 60 schools to promote reading, cultural awareness and the use and care of library resources. The activities included story telling, presentations on Jamaican Culture and talks to students on disaster and emergency management, the importance of reading and the different types of books available.

5 Appendix SLN 005: Displays and Extension Activities for April 2011-March 2012

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5. PLANS/PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED 2012/2013

 Purchase and process 3,800 items of resource material to develop school library collections in support of the curricula.

 Purchase 1,350 copies of periodicals

 Organize and conduct professional development training programmes for 500 school library personnel

 Continue programmes to increase literacy among slow and remedial readers in 20 schools and implement in 20 additional schools

 Plan and conduct meetings with 150 Principals to develop programmes and funding initiatives to support 30% increase in active and partially active/libraries

 Make special visits to conduct grade 4 literacy intervention programmes.

 Accomplish 200 educational and informational programmes through talks, story hours, panel discussions and displays to encourage children to utilize libraries.

 Re-establish 100 school libraries islandwide.

CONCLUSION

Progress was made in the transformation of inactive school libraries to active/partially active status. Funds provided by the Ministry of Education to purchase resource material positively impacted collection development. Some schools, however, demanded more material for their libraries as the collections were inadequate. It is hoped that with sustained funding the requests especially for new sets of encyclopedias and additional reading material for slow readers will be satisfied. The School Library Network was successful to a large extent in achieving its goals and will continue to maintain a high standard in the next year.

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FINANCE DIVISION

INTRODUCTION

During the financial year 2011/2012 significant efforts were made by the Finance Division to manage the financial resources in a prudent manner in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations and internal policy guidelines. The Finance Division commenced the implementation of the accrual accounting process at Headquarters to replace the cash based accounting system. In the new financial year arrangements will be made for the implementation of the ACCPAC software system in the Island wide Network, to support the accrual accounting process.

Throughout the network and in close collaboration with the audit team the Division endeavoured to ensure that accounting procedures and practices were in keeping with the Financial Administration and Audit Act and that at all times there were transparency and accountability in all activities. Staffing and the lack of adequate funds were the main challenges affecting the Division for organizational support. Overall the management of the accounting portfolio has improved greatly with the continued commitment of the staff.

BUDGET

The organization was faced with severe financial constraints resulting in its inability to fund the implementation or completion of a number of projects during the year. The budget was reduced in almost all areas. The approved budget of $859.361M represented approximately 71% of the submitted budget of $1,206.91M of which salaries and pension payments represented 79%. Total subvention received of $889.378M (see Table 1) was 3.5% more than the approved budget. An additional amount of $28.507M was provided for the 7% increase in salaries, as well as for the retroactive amounts paid in September and December 2011. Total expenditure for the year was $826.428M not including accounts payable to be disbursed in the new financial year.

Funds received from income generating activities were used to augment the shortfall in the approved budget. In addition the organization was assisted with various projects through partnerships with private sector, non-governmental organizations and other entities.

An allocation of $64.8M was received to purchase books and other library resources for the School Library Network. Permission was requested and received from the Ministry of Education for $25.920M (40%) of the funds to be allocated to the Public Library Network as the request made on behalf of the Public Libraries was not supported. The books have been procured and payments are pending the receipt of the invoices, to be paid in the new financial year.

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TABLE 1

Expenditure by Cost Centre for the Financial Year

Cost Centre Submitted Approved Subvention Expenditure J$M J$M Received 2011/2012 2011/2012 J$M J$M J$M J$M Direction & 331.996 191.500 236.715 228.094 Administration School Library 120.176 124.534 117.299 44.399 Network Public Library 754.738 543.327 535.364 553.935 Network

TOTAL 1,206.910 859.361 889.378 826.428

Direction and Administration

The submitted Estimates of Expenditure of $331.996M for the financial year were reduced by 42% resulting in an approved amount of $191.500M, with an additional grant of $4.154M for retroactive salaries and arrears for 2011/2012.

The total subvention received for the financial year was $236.715M and Expenditure for the period was $240.440M (see Table 2). The shortfall was funded from other financial resources.

The areas of the budget which were most severely affected were Object 25 – Purchases of Other Goods and Services and Object 28 – Retirement Benefits. From the submitted amount of $70.840M only $43.838M was approved in 2011/2012. No funding was approved to cover the $27.002M which was requested in the budget, resulting in the use of other limited resources required for other operational activities to pay retirees. A request was made to the Ministry of Education to assist in providing funding to pay the amount of $9.423M still outstanding. No funding was received for the purchase of Capital Goods.

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TABLE 2 Direction and Administration Expenditure by Objects

MOFPS Subvention Expenditure Submitted Approved Received $M $M $M $M Objects Description 21 Compensation of 118.771 118.771 116.659 108.202 Employees

22 Travel Expenses and 18.981 9.666 8.884 11.375 Subsistence

23 Rental of Property 2.502 2.200 2.017 1.260

24 Public Utility Services 9.348 8.567 6.293 7.651

25 Purchase of Other Goods 94.252 8.458 62.084 22.617 and Services

28 Retirement Benefits 70.840 43.838 40.778 76.828

30 Grants and Contributions 0.301 0 0 0.161

31 Purchase of Capital 17.001 0 0 0 Goods Total 331.996 191.500 236.715 228.094

Public Library Network/Parish Libraries

Of the $754.738M submitted for the Parish Library Network (see Table 3), 72% was approved in the amount of $543.327M. There was an additional amount of $21.144M to cover increases in salaries and arrears for 2011/2012. The only area which was fully funded was Object 21 – Compensation for Employees. The serious lack of financing for Object 25 – Purchases of Other Goods and Services affected the completion or implementation of a number of projects. Object 22 - Travel Expenses and Subsistence was underfunded and this greatly hampered the close supervision of the operations of the Public Library Network. The non-allocation of funds to purchase books and other library resources for the Public Libraries created a challenge. While the amount of $25.92M (40%) allocated from the School Library Network was inadequate it made it possible to augment the collection.

Subvention received for the financial year 2011/ 2012 was $535.364M, while Expenditure for the same period was $553.935M. Income generating activities and other funding streams were utilized to cover the shortfall.

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TABLE 3 Parish Library Network Expenditure by Objects

MOFPS Subvention Expenditure Submitted Approved Received $M $M $M $M Objects Description 21 Compensation of 477.612 477.610 474.705 411.984 Employees

22 Travel Expenses and 22.973 11.454 11.454 12.951 Subsistence

23 Rental of Property 19.392 14.260 13.072 13.549

24 Public Utility Services 41.452 18.304 16.384 42.494

25 Purchase of Other Goods 108.965 21.699 19.749 69.747 and Services

30 Grants and Contributions 0.231 0 0 0.012

31 Purchase of Capital Goods 84.113 0 0 3.199

Total 754.738 543.327 535.364 553.935

School Library Network

The budget submitted for the School Library Network was $120.176M; an amount of $124.534M was approved (See Table 4). The approved amount included the sum of $64.8M for purchases of books and other library resources. The amount of $25.920M (40%) from the $64.8M was allotted to the Public Library Network to purchase books and other library resources.

Subvention received for the financial year was $117.299M. Total Expenditure for the year was $44.399M. The under expenditure is due mainly to the fact that the books have been procured and the funds committed, however payments are pending the receipt of the final invoices.

The areas of the budget which were fully funded were:

Object 21 – Compensation of Employees

Object 23 – Rental of Property, Machinery & Equipment Object 24 – Public Utility

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TABLE 4 School Library Network Expenditure by Objects

MOFPS Subvention Expenditure Submitted Approved Received $’M $’M $’M $M Objects Description 21 Compensation of 40.121 40.122 42.596 25.637 Employees

22 Travel Expenses and 3.603 2.103 2.015 1.563 Subsistence

23 Rental of Property 0.500 0.500 0.471 0

24 Public Utility Services 4.545 4.545 2.933 5.630

25 Purchase of Other 50.835 77.264 69.284 11.545 Goods and Services 30 Grants and 0.039 0 0 0.024 Contributions 31 Purchase of Capital 20.533 0 0 0 Goods Total 120.176 124.534 117.299 44.399

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

During the financial year an amount of $145M was submitted but no funding was received for this budget item.

INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES

Funds from income generating activities were usually targeted to support capital projects given the on-going lack of subvention support in that area, however this was not possible during the review period. An amount of $26.934M was realized from income generating activities which provided additional cash flow to supplement the budget for Object 25. The approved services included photocopying services, rental of premises, facsimile services, printing services, scanning services, chair rental, laminating services and locker rental.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

INTRODUCTION

The Human Resource Management and Administration Division embraced the challenges of the 2011/2012 financial year. The restrictions implemented by the Office of the Cabinet regarding the engagement of staff in the Public Sector impacted the Division’s ability to meet the staffing requirements of the organization.

1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Staffing

The number of established posts at the end of the period remained at 8691. The organization also employed 149 persons part time to provide service at locations that operated on a part-time basis.

New guidelines were implemented August 1, 2011, necessitating submissions be made to the Post Operations Committee of the Ministry of Finance & Planning with supporting justification seeking approval to fill vacancies. This additional layer of approval negatively affected the timeline to fill vacancies.

Recruitment/Provisional Appointments

Guided by the approval from the Post Operations Committee, recruitment was done resulting in 24 persons selected and granted provisional appointments.2 The organization experienced major difficulty in meeting its manpower needs because the Post Operations Committee did not approve all the requests that were submitted as outlined in Table 1 below.

1 Appendix HRM 001 Distribution of Staff Establishment 2 Appendix HRM 002 Provisional Appointments

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TABLE 1 REQUESTS TO FILL VACANCIES SENT TO THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING POST OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – AUGUST 2011 – MARCH 2012

POST TITLE NUMBER APPROVED NOT REMARKS REQUESTED APPROVED Internal Auditor 3 1 (permanent) 2 (temporary) 2 Referred to the (1 permanent Corporate 2 temporary) Management Division Handyman 1 1 - Senior 1 1 - Accounting Officer Library 14 8 6 Assistant Senior Library 1 1 - Assistant Senior Library 4 2 2 Aide Technical 7 7 - Operator Accounting 2 2 - Technician Client Systems 5 3 2 Support Officer Records Clerk 5 3 2 Library Aide 6 3 3 Librarian 8 2 6 Cleaner 8 5 3 Attendant Secretary 3 3 - Porter 1 0 1 Gardener 1 1 - Administrative 1 1 - Officer Research 1 0 1 Assistant Senior Librarian 1 1 - Director Public 1 1 - Library Network TOTAL 74 46 28

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Permanent Appointments

During the period under review, 11 persons who were provisionally appointed or acting in higher positions were evaluated and, having attained the required standard of performance, were granted permanent appointments.3

Summer Employment

Once again the organization partnered with the National Youth Service and accommodated over 300 students from their summer employment programme during the months of July and August. These students were assigned to libraries throughout the island wide network. The participants were able to gain valuable work experience from this assignment.

Resignation/Separation

There were 51 employees who were separated from the organization through resignation and termination of service4. The majority of persons (27) chose not to give the reason for leaving the organization. The employment of six (6) persons was terminated; four of whom were provisionally appointed and did not meet the requirement to be confirmed in the positions. It was noted that eight (8) persons resigned to attend school full time in order to pursue studies in line with their career goals.

Pension Administration

During the period of review there were 21 members of staff who retired and were given the relevant support to assist with their transition to the next phase of their life. Claims for retirement benefits were processed and submitted to the Ministry of Finance & Planning to support the timely payment of retirement benefits.

Staff Training and Development

During the year 182 persons were trained. A number of these training initiatives were conducted through partnerships with various agencies and organizations5. In support of a safe and secure work environment, training was also conducted in First Aid and Fire Prevention.

The Ministry of Education and the Office of the Cabinet conducted a workshop on the Access to Information Act to ensure that persons who have responsibility for the portfolio were adequately aware of the requirements of the Act.

The accounting staff was trained in the Accrual Accounting system using AccPac software in preparation for the transition from the cash-based accounting system.

3 Appendix HRM 003 Permanent Appointments 4 Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation 5 Appendix HRM 005 Staff Training & Development

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Five (5) members of staff received training in mediation from The Dispute Resolution Foundation.

The organization in support of the national agenda to improve literacy conducted a Grade 4 Literacy Test workshop for specific staff members.

Members of staff participated in a number of other training initiatives which were conducted by such organizations as the National Youth Service, IBM, Mona School of Business and the Ministry of Finance & Planning.

Other training initiatives undertaken were managed by the Parish Libraries in accordance with specific needs identified by the management of the locations.

Employee Welfare

Members of staff who had performance challenges and required specific intervention were referred to the Public Sector Employee Assistance Programme (PSEAP) at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. Members of staff were also provided with opportunities for structured social activities through the Staff Social Club and other activities, which enhanced the level of camaraderie in the organization.

Industrial Relations

A stable industrial relations climate was maintained during the year and the members of staff were facilitated to attend all unions and staff association meetings. Matters brought before disciplinary committees were addressed in a timely manner.

Restructuring of the Public Sector

Members of staff were kept informed on the transformation of the Public Sector and all information received from the Public Sector Transformation Unit (PSTU) was circulated to the members of staff.

2. ADMINISTRATION

The area of administration was undertaken within the context of the organization’s objective to have a well-resourced entity that supported effective and efficient service to all stakeholders.

Fixed Asset Management

The Department generated reports and fixed asset codes for the island-wide network to support accurate and continuous record keeping. Fixed asset location registers were reviewed throughout the year to ensure accuracy of information.

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Officers from the Permanent Board of Survey Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning examined items of broken and unserviceable office furniture and equipment. Recommendations for the disposal of items were received and acted on in accordance with the instructions given.

Fleet Management

There are 40 motor vehicles and one motor bike on the organization’s fleet inventory.6 During the year a Board of Survey was conducted for one unserviceable motor bike and it was recommended for disposal by sale. The Ministry of Finance and Planning – Public Expenditure Policy and Coordination Division has responsibility for the sale. The vehicles were kept in satisfactory working order due to timely maintenance.

Insurance

Management of the organization’s insurance portfolio for the period 2010 to 2013 was awarded to Allied Insurance Brokers Limited who was awarded the contract in 2010.

For the year under review insurance claims were submitted to the Insurers in a timely manner. The claims history included six (6) break-ins and two (2) instances of damage to equipment. There were also two (2) instances of motor vehicle accidents and two (2) of windscreen damage.

Health and Safety

The organization continued to make health and safety an important focus. For the reporting period every effort was made to ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety of all employees were satisfactorily addressed. In support of this, the Division coordinated training in Basic First Aid and Fire Safety.

The safety wardens met on a quarterly basis to discuss issues relevant to health and safety which included preparation for the hurricane season.

Security

Security remained a major focus as a result of the level of crime in the country. In an effort to secure both life and property the organization engaged security firms to provide the requisite personnel to support a secure environment. In this regard security costs remained one of the highest expenditure of the organization.

Internal Communication

During the year there were a number of general and other staff meetings which facilitated the internal communication process. The Notice Boards were used to disseminate information about

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the organization and the wider public sector. The Suggestion Box system in place was used by staff members to provide feedback on issues and make suggestions.

3. BUILDING & MAINTENANCE

A number of projects were undertaken in keeping with the organization’s commitment to provide an aesthetically pleasing and user friendly environment.

Building Projects

Three new facilities were under construction to accommodate branch libraries. They are Alexandria in St. Ann; Grange Hill in Westmoreland and Brandon Hill in the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library Network. The Building & Maintenance Department monitored the progress of these projects to ensure that they were in keeping with the required standards. The preparatory work began for a number of buildings that were due for major renovation works such as roof repairs, construction of retaining wall, floor tiling and establishment of bathroom facility for the public.

Maintenance

Preventative maintenance was undertaken to support a safe environment for clients and staff. Inspections were conducted by the Building and Maintenance Department to ensure that buildings and utilities services were functional.

CONCLUSION

The Human Resource Management and Administration Division carried out its role of providing support to the core functions of the organization. Keen attention was paid to the human capital and the physical structures in order to support a high level of service to the public and an enabling environment for the employees.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

INTRODUCTION

The Information Technology Division (ITD) had a relatively successful year resulting in improvements to the organization’s Information Technology infrastructure.

During the period under review, for greater efficiency additional libraries were added to the Wide Area Network (WAN). To support greater effectiveness in the Accounting portfolio, the ACCPAC Accounting Software was deployed to all 13 Parish Library Accounting Units.

Identification of funding to purchase the critically needed Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) proceeded relentlessly, and all indications are that this should be realized in the new financial year.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INFRASTRUCTURE

Local Area Network (LAN)

An additional 25 Branch Libraries were identified for the installation of LANs of which the following four (4) libraries were targeted for completion in the reporting period:

 Green Island Branch Library  Hopewell Branch Library  Anchovy Branch Library  Yallahs Branch Library

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Under the Universal Access Fund Network Project, the process of upgrading the WAN, which currently consists of 19 locations islandwide, was expanded. The project resulted in a replacement of the existing 2MB links with 12.50MB links in locations that are interconnected on the WAN.

Two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) were contracted by the Universal Access Fund to install the WAN links. Links were installed in the following 22 locations during the period under review:

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5. Runaway Bay Branch Library 6. Yallahs Branch Library 7. Hopewell Branch Library 8. Green Island Branch Library 9. Clarendon Parish Library 10. St. Catherine Parish Library 11. Headquarters 12. Duncans Branch Library 13. Negril Branch Library 14. Greater Portmore Branch Library 15. Spalding Branch Library 16. Christiana Branch Library 17. Santa Cruz Branch Library 18. Brown’s Town Branch Library 19. St. Mary Parish Library 20. St. Thomas Parish Library 21. Manchester Parish Library 22. St. Elizabeth Parish Library.

Commissioning of the WAN, which is dependent on the installation of the interconnection between service providers, is expected in the next financial year. This will result in significantly higher access speeds and greater efficiency with interconnection between libraries. The implementation of a state-of-the-art network by the Universal Access Fund will tremendously improve the Information & Communication Technology infrastructure of the organization.

FREE COMPUTER USAGE AND INTERNET ACCESS

The inventory of computers available to the public had decreased by 91 as non-functional units were taken out of service. This resulted in numerous challenges in adequately meeting the needs of users. To mitigate against user frustration a project proposal was prepared and submitted to the Universal Access Fund for the purchase of an additional 400 computers, as well as UPS and software applications. The Project was approved and procurement will commence in the first half of the next financial year.

Table 1 below shows the location and inventory of Public Access computers.

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Table 1: Computer Inventory for Public Access

PARISH LOCATION PUBLIC

Kingston & St. Andrew Main Library 33 Parish Library Harbour View 2 Majesty Gardens 2 Parks Road 2 Port Royal 2 Stony Hill 12 Tivoli Gardens 2 Higholborn Street 1 Mavis Bank 1 Shortwood 3 60 Clarendon Main Library 19 Chapelton 3 Clare McWhinnie 3 Frankfield 2 Kellits 3 Lionel Town 3 Pennants 1 Spaldings 3 James Hill 1 38 Hanover Main Library 13 Hopewell 4 Askenish 1 Jericho 1 Chester Castle 2 Pondside 2 23 Manchester Main Library 12 Bombay 2 Broadleaf 1 Christiana 6 Cross Keys 2 Lancaster 2 154

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PARISH LOCATION PUBLIC

Newport 3 Bellefield 1 Mile Gully 3 Huntley 2 Porus 1 35 Portland Main Library 10 Buff Bay 6 Hector's River 2 Hope Bay 3 Long Bay 2 Manchioneal 2 Bybrook 2 Mt. Pleasant 2 29 Main Library 16 St. Ann Brown's Town 6 Claremont 5 Discovery Bay 2 Ocho Rios 5 Mt. Zion 2 Runaway Bay 2 Bamboo 3 Moneague 3

44 St. Catherine Main Library 7 Greater Portmore 14 Linstead 2 Old Harbour 2

Hellshire 4

Kitson Town 1 Point Hill 1 Riversdale 1 Waterford 1 Bridgeport 2 Bog Walk 2

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PARISH LOCATION PUBLIC

St. Elizabeth Main Library 14 Balaclava 3 Elderslie 3 Junction 4 Lewisville 4 Malvern 6 Nain 4 Southfield 3 Warminster 3 Red Bank 3 Santa Cruz 7 54 Main Library 18 St. James Anchovy 3 Cambridge 4 Chatham 2 Hopeton 2 Lottery 2 Maroon Town 3 Mt. Salem 3 Somerton 4

Springfield 2

43 Main Library 8 St. Mary Annotto Bay 3 Gayle 3 Highgate 3 Oracabessa 5 Islington 0 Retreat 2 Richmond 2 Camberwell 1

Woodpark 1

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PARISH LOCATION PUBLIC

28 Trelawny Main Library 3 Albert Town 3 Clarke’s Town 0 Duncans 2 Stewart Town 0 Wakefield 2 10 Westmoreland Main Library 12 Negril 13 Petersfield 2 Bethel Town 2 Darliston 1 St. Leonard’s 2 White House 1 Beeston Spring 1 34 GRAND TOTAL 463

At the end of the year there were 463 computers available to the public. These computers are equipped with Microsoft Office Suite, the latest version of web browsers and high speed access to the Internet.

WIRELESS ACCESS

The organization provided Wireless Internet Access Service to the public in the following (19) locations. Plans are in progress to install Wireless Internet Access services in a further four (4) Branch Libraries within the first quarter of the next financial year.

1. St. Catherine Parish Library 11. Portland Parish Library 2. Clarendon Parish Library 12. St. Thomas Parish Library 3. Manchester Parish Library 13. Brown’s Town Branch Library 4. St. Elizabeth Parish Library 14. Christiana Branch Library 5. Westmoreland Parish Library 15. Santa Cruz Branch Library 6. Hanover Parish Library 16. Spalding Branch Library 7. St. James Parish Library 17. Greater Portmore Branch Library 8. Trelawny Parish library 18. Buff Bay Branch Library 9. St. Ann Parish Library 19. Kingston & St. Andrew Parish 10. St. Mary Parish Library Library

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SOFTWARE SOLUTION

The implementation of Wide Area Network in main libraries inclusive of all parish and select branch libraries facilitated the installation of software solutions to drive efficiency, enhance communication, and increase utilization of information within the organization. Two softwares scheduled for installation in the new financial year are Microsoft Exchange Server, which will replace the present IBM Lotus Notes which has proven to be inefficient, and also Microsoft SharePoint. These additions should significantly improve the organization’s communication network and electronic mail protocol.

INVENTORY OF SOFTWARE

The Division maintained the inventory of software as set out below:

 Adobe Creative Suite 4:Master Collection  Corel Draw 9  Cyberleader  DBit  Domino Server 8  IBM SPSS 20  Lotus Notes 7/8  MacAfee Antivirus  Micropay  Microsoft Frontpage  Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010  Microsoft SQL Server 2005  Microsoft Visual Studio 2010  Microsoft Windows 7  Microsoft Windows Server 2003  Microsoft Windows Server 2008  Microsoft Windows XP  Sage AccPac ERP 500 v6.0  Symantec Endpoint Protection 11  Turbopay 8

WEBSITE

During the period under review a special committee was convened to evaluate the current website, and a recommendation made for a complete re-design. Follow-up meetings are planned for the upcoming financial year.

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INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ILMS)

There was ongoing assessment of Integrated Library Management Systems to support the procurement process at the applicable time.

MOBILE UNIT

The successful conclusion of a project proposal submitted to the Universal Access Fund resulted in the funding of a Mobile Computer Unit. The procurement process is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of the new financial year. The Unit is expected to cost approximately J$27M and will be purchased from an international supplier and customized specifically for the Jamaica Library Service.

This Unit will significantly increase the organization’s ability to expand training in information and communication technology to the public.

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia support including video recordings, photography, sound reinforcement, design and preparation of posters and advertising copies was provided to increase effective programme and service delivery.

Events benefitting from multimedia support included the following:

 Early Childhood Development Expo 2011  National Reading Competition 2011 Luncheon  National Reading Competition 2011 TVJ Studio finals  National Reading Fair 2011

MOBILE COMPUTER ACCESS

Free access to computers and the internet remains a critical service provided to users and members in the islandwide network, including those accessing library services on the mobile libraries. The availability of access on only six mobile libraries during the review period was a cause for concern for both management and the users of the mobile libraries as not only was this number not enough but the service was not always accessible in some remote rural locations.

Plans for expansion of the service in other mobile libraries are scheduled for the new financial year, and will include a significant increase in access speed.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH CABLE SERVICE

To date FLOW has installed cable service in the following libraries under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on November 4, 2009 for the provision of educational programming through cable services as a condition of Columbus Communication Jamaica Limited’s (trading as FLOW) license to operate. The target for installation has not been met, with FLOW advising of a number of challenges. It is expected that these will be resolved in the new financial year.

 Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library  Stony Hill Branch Library  Harbour View Branch Library  Port Royal Branch Library  Higholborn Street Branch Library  Shortwood Branch Library  Greater Portmore Branch Library  Bridgeport Branch library  Waterford Branch Library  St. Ann Parish Library  St. Mary Parish Library  Negril Branch Library

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (ITIM) SYSTEM DESIGN

The ITIM system was designed and commissioned into service during the reporting period. The database provides for more efficient management of ICT assets and information on all ICT assets within the organization, including the following (See Table 2):

Table 2: Information Communication Technology Assets

ICT DEVICES QUANTITY Computers 828 Switches 104 Printers 175 Photocopiers 85 Scanners 30 Cameras 10 Camcorders 2 Projectors 8 Modems 76 Routers 20 Laptops 34 160

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ICT DEVICES QUANTITY Servers 11 Wireless Access Base 21

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

The Division provided the necessary maintenance support for computer hardware and software throughout the island wide network. This included providing technical guidance to the Client System Support Officers (CSSOs) in the Library Network. Support was provided in areas such as troubleshooting and computer repairs.

Over the period, the Division repaired a total of 106 computer systems. Repairs were inclusive of replacement of mother boards, power supplies, and other system components outlined in Table 3).

Table 3: Types of Repairs Undertaken

Product Description Quantity logged Quantity Remarks for Service Returned Computer- workstation 69 23 Motherboard damaged Recommended for Board of Survey. Computer- laptop 3 3 - Printer 5 2 Circuit Boards damaged. Recommended for Board of Survey. Monitor - LCD 21 - Circuit Boards damaged Recommended for Board of Survey Monitor- CRT 6 - Recommended for Board of Survey. Scanner 2 - Recommended for Board of Survey.

CONCLUSION

Improved Information Communication Technology infrastructure and the approval of software solutions to enhance communication and collaboration are the significant achievements for the period under review. In the coming financial year implementation of these solutions and acquisition of additional software including the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) to drive efficiency will be the priorities.

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INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

DECLARATION

The Internal Audit Department carried out its mandate to conduct independent appraisals of the overall operations of the Jamaica Library Service and report its findings to the Audit Committee of the Jamaica Library Board for the financial year 2011/2012. The Unit was in no way encumbered or influenced by any internal or external interest in conducting its audits, and in the preparation of its reports. All the findings contained in the reports were a direct result of the auditor’s independent work.

OBJECTIVES

 To give an independent account on the operation of the organization based on audit investigations undertaken over the financial year under review  To report on the level of internal controls in place in compliance with established Government procedures

INTRODUCTION

A work plan and an operational plan were developed and approved by the Audit Committee. Routine audits were concluded, and examined by the Audit Committee, for eight (See Table 1) of a total of twelve audits conducted. Responses to queries were within the scheduled timeframe, and follow up visits were done to ensure that recommendations were satisfactorily implemented. The areas of concentration included the following:

 Internal Controls  Cash Management  Fixed Asset Management  Security  Stores  Procurement Procedures.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The newly reconstituted Audit Committee of the Board comprised of members of the 2008/2010 team who accepted the invitation to serve for an additional period. Two meetings were held, the first on June 28, 2011 and the second on February 28, 2012.

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The members of the 2010/2013 committee are:

 Mr. Vivian Crawford – Chairman  Mr. Howard Dawkins  Mr. Charles Jones  Mr. Clive Nicholas  Mrs. Carole McDowell  Mrs. Grace Spence – organization’s representative

Internal Controls

The Internal Audit Department’s emphasis in continually improving the organization’s internal control systems enhanced the control environment. This situation was strengthened by the positive responses to audit recommendations and systematic monitoring by Regional Directors, Senior Librarians and Rural Development Librarians. The Audit queries from the Auditor General’s Department were limited and where reported on these were expeditiously dealt with by management; hence, there were no qualification on the Receipts and Payments statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, staff shortages in the Parish Library network continued to present challenges in so far as segregation of duties was concerned.

Cash Management

There were limited queries on the collection, recording, receipting, lodgements, vouching, and preparation of receipt and payments statements, appropriation statements and general accounting. Management emphasized the critical necessity of proper accounting records and are also fully aware of the potential losses and sanctions that are possible if there is non-compliance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act and Procurement guidelines. There were also instances where General Consumption Tax (GCT) and Withholding Tax refunds claimed by the parish libraries from the Taxpayer Audit and Assessment Department (TAAD) were not received in a timely manner and this had a negative impact on the organization’s cash flow.

Fixed Asset Management

The management of the fixed asset portfolio improved during the period under review as the activities and records were found to be consistent with management guidelines.

Security

Physical security at the parish and branch libraries continued to improve with the addition of grills. In addition, it was noted that the level of break-ins were on the decline during the financial year.

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Stores

There were marked improvements in the operations of the stores, and overall compliance with the established system in respect of the procedures, records and physical environment.

Procurement Procedures

The procurement procedures at all locations were carried out adhering to the Government procurement guidelines and established internal procedures. The audits examined the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement committees, compliance with the procurement procedures, existence of formal contract documents where relevant and qualification of contractors.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Consequent to recommendations by the Internal Audit Department, there were marked improvements in the situations as related to:

1. The management of stores at the various locations islandwide 2. The existence of accurate documentation for fixed asset inventory records 3. The existence of current formal contracts for security services and leased properties. 4. The recovery of outstanding General Consumption Taxes.

The number and significance of queries from both the Internal Auditor and the Auditor General have decreased in comparison to previous financial years. Responses to Internal Audit Reports were timely and recommendations were satisfactorily fulfilled. Routine audits were concluded for Headquarters and the Parish Library Network as shown below:

Table 1: Schedule of Audits

Library Network Date Audited Headquarters April, 1 – May 2011 St. Catherine May 19 – 30, 2011 St. Mary June 8 – 20, 2011 Manchester June 14 – 27, 2011 St. James July 4 – 15, 2011 St. Ann July 26 – August 2, 2011 Westmoreland August 24 – September 2, 2011 Hanover September 27 – October 3, 2011 Trelawny November 7 – 17, 2011 St. Thomas January 11 – 23, 2012 Portland January 31 – February 14, 2012 St. Elizabeth March 7 – 27, 2012

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CHALLENGES

The Internal Audit Department was staffed by the Assistant Internal Auditor only for ten (10) months as the Internal Auditor resigned in July 2011. The Department was therefore understaffed for a major part of the year which affected its level of output.

CONCLUSION

Despite the challenges noted above, the Audit Department continued to provide a high level of professional service. The Department received the full support from management in carrying out its mandate to provide independent, effective oversight on the financial reporting process and internal controls of the organization.

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PLANNING & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

The Department maintained its commitment towards the achievement of organizational strategic goals and objectives and provided relevant data on the planning and research portfolio in accordance with the stipulated timelines during the year April 2011-March 2012.

1. PLANNING PORTFOLIO

Strategic Business Plan (SBP)

Meetings were convened to sensitize agencies to the Ministry of Education’s Strategic Business Plan 2011-2014 in order to facilitate the preparation of each Agency’s Strategic Business Plan for the period 2012-2015. The priority plans, programmes and initiatives of each Agency must be aligned towards the Ministry’s policy priorities and achieved through its strategic outcomes. Consequently, the reporting format for the organization would change for the next financial year.

Performance against Strategic Development Plan

A number of projects were deferred due to financial challenges; however, information technology development and information literacy initiatives were undertaken in addition to other strategic activities as possible.

Activities were guided by the organization’s Strategic Development Plan 2006-2011, and the Corporate Plan 2011-2014, aligned to the following objectives of the Strategic Development Plan:-

 To create an information literate society  To have satisfied customers  To achieve universal access to information and knowledge  To have in place a team of well-trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff  To have in place a well-resourced, effective and efficient organization.

Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 1 “To create an information literate society”

The Public and School Libraries formulated programmes and services aimed at promoting the use of library facilities and resources to achieve literacy and knowledge for all and enhance cultural development and awareness.

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The Corporate Headquarters together with the Public Library Network, the Regional Offices and the School Library Network maintained a number of activities to realize the objective. Optimal service delivery islandwide was maintained.

Displays, exhibitions and presentations were undertaken to heighten cultural awareness of public library users and the school population. In promoting literacy and reading, activities such as the Annual Summer programme, story hour sessions, varied Clubs and “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies & Toddlers” programme were conducted. In respect to the latter activity, at the end of March, a contract was signed with the Jamaica National Building Society Foundation to implement additional programmes.

Astute collection management ensured the provision of all library resources to users of the public libraries and students and other members of the school population. In addition, outreach programmes and services, such as the National Reading Competition and Teacher/Librarians’ training seminars were organized to meet the needs of communities throughout the island wide network.

Partnerships/alliances with organizations such as the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning, Jamaica Reading Association, Jamaica Society for the Blind and Library & Information Association of Jamaica were maintained.

In keeping with the organization’s focus on Early Childhood Education, and supported by funding from the Culture, Heath, Arts, Sports & Education (CHASE) Fund, books and resource material were procured for transforming an additional four infant school libraries into model libraries. Specific to this age-group, information literacy, reading, remedial reading programmes and services were among those provided to schools.

In addition, the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) organized a meeting on March 13, 2012, and finalized the following topics for the Information Literacy (IL) Workshop to be held during the first quarter of the upcoming financial year:-

Region I

Kingston & St. Andrew PLN: How to search for information generally

St. Catherine PLN: The Research Process using Marland’s 9 Steps

Region II

St. James PLN: How to use the Library (library citizenship, rules, regulation)

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Trelawny PLN: Standard reference sources - how to use Dictionaries and Encyclopedias - (For Children – language dictionaries only) (For Adults – types of dictionaries – subject, language, biographical) Encyclopedias (Adults & Children) – arrangement, guidewords, the index, alphabetization

Hanover PLN: Finding information in the Library – the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme

Region III

Manchester PLN: Bibliographic citations [using the popular styles such as the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA)]

Clarendon PLN: Evaluating information sources – print and online

Region IV

St. Ann PLN: Sourcing the World Wide Web

St. Mary PLN: Netiquette for young people including Safety on the Net

Region V

Portland PLN: Using the Library Catalogue – print and online

St. Thomas PLN: Note taking (including Plagiarism)

Region VI

St. Elizabeth PLN: Searching Electronic Databases – including EBSCO

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Westmoreland PLN: Intellectual Property Rights with specific emphasis on Copyright

Each Workshop will be held for 2-days over a consecutive six week period to cover the preparation of tutorials and posters. It is anticipated that modules will be written for the thirteen topics for 2 age-groups – 9-11 and 15-20. All modules will become available to users of the public libraries and the school population.

Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 2 “To have satisfied customers”

Responses to customers’ queries/complaints were supplied within the stipulated time-frame. Due to budgetary constraints, the Customer Satisfaction Survey however was not undertaken.

Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 3: “To achieve universal access to information and knowledge”

The organization sustained and improved the provision of an Information Communication Technology (ICT) environment and the promotion of its use. The following plans/projects were successfully implemented during the period under review:

i. the continuing provision of free access to computers and the Internet to all users including the visually challenged; ii. the provision of training courses/seminars in ICT to senior citizens and school children; iii. the networking of staff computers into the Wide Area Network (WAN); iv. Phase 5 of the Local Area Network (LAN) project has commenced and items are awaited for an additional four branch libraries to receive LANs; v. The increased provision of wireless access to 18 service points; vi. The installation of educational cable programming services at 12 locations; vii. the ongoing improvement of the organization’s website.

In addition, the reorganization of a number of school libraries was undertaken during the year under review. Visits to school libraries were conducted in accordance with schedules whereby library books and resource material were supplied and advice provided regarding layout and/or reorganization/setting up as necessary.

Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 4: “To have in place a team of well- trained, competent, high-performing and satisfied staff”

The Human Resource Management & Administration (HRM&A) Division undertook a number of training sessions and other staff-related initiatives to facilitate enhanced customer service delivery and improved efficiency in library operations.

Social activities were organized to build team and interpersonal skills during the year under review.

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Despite limited budgetary allocation, on-going refurbishing of library buildings was undertaken to provide a suitable environment for staff and users.

Projects implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will include a library and the five branch libraries are in the construction phase. In addition, construction work has started on the property to house the Grange Hill Branch Library.

Initiatives to support the achievement of Objective 5: “To have in place a well-resourced, effective and efficient organization”

The organization met its statutory requirements adhering to the necessary Acts, Rules and Regulations. Meetings of the Board and the Parish Library Committees were held as scheduled. It should be noted that December 29, 2011 was Election Day and a subsequent change in Government resulted; however, the existing Board and its Committees were asked to continue until new Board members were installed.

To achieve greater efficiency in financial management and reporting, the conversion from Cash Based to Accrual Based Accounting was completed at Headquarters during the financial year. Staff training was also undertaken.

Monitoring visits were undertaken at Parish and School Libraries to promote efficiency and effectiveness in operations.

Staff meetings were held island wide to provide an avenue for employees’ participation in organizational development.

 Funding Initiatives

Funding was sought by the organization from local and international partners to support organizational development.

The following project commitments were secured during the year under review:-

(a) Universal Access Fund (UAF)

 Provision of 400 Desktop Computers to be used for public access provided in two phases totalling $71,420,800.00  Funding approved for Procuring a Mobile Cyber Library [Computer Training Centre (Laboratory)]

(b) National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation

 Funding assistance to Purchase a Mobile Library in the amount of J$15M

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 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme to be implemented in 12 libraries island wide

(d) Sponsorship in the amount of $6.5M for the National Reading Competition

(e) Funding in the amount of $27M for books to augment the collection in libraries

(f) Letter of Interest to Gates Foundation

An invitation to submit a Letter of Interest for funding was sent to the organization on March 27, 2012 from the Program Officer, Global Libraries, Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Gates Foundation is vetting the organization’s response, and if successful the organization will be informed by June 4, 2012. The next stage in the process is to provide a full grant proposal including estimated budgets outlining the projects to be undertaken.

 Restructuring of the Public Sector

Cost savings measures were undertaken during the year to improve efficiency in operations by reducing cost as far as possible “to realise the vision of ‘a transformed cohesive Public Sector that is performance-based, efficient, cost effective and service-oriented.’”

 Revision of the Jamaica Library Service Act

The process for the revision of the Act will be revisited in the next financial year.

 Periodic Reports

In keeping with the mandate of the Public Bodies Management & Accountability Act 2001, the requisite reports were prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Education.

Copies of the Annual Report 2010-2011 were submitted to the Ministry of Education and circulated to all other stakeholders. Copies were made available throughout the island wide Network. A copy of the Annual Report was also placed on the organization’s website.

 Access to Information Act

During the year no requests were received for information under the Access to Information Act.

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2. RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

Monitoring and Analyzing Overdue portfolio

The relevant spreadsheets were prepared and analyzed on the overdue portfolio.

Overdues were constantly monitored and status reports submitted on a quarterly basis; and, in addition, an annual status/comparison report was submitted covering the financial year.

Evaluation: Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars – January-March 2012

The theme: “Empowering Teacher/Librarians To Create an Enabling School Library Environment”

The effectiveness of the training was endorsed by 90% expressing the view that the seminar met/exceeded/far exceeded the stated objective; 93.4% stating that the seminar met their personal expectation/objective; and, 92% informing that the content of the seminar was useful/very useful/extremely useful to increasing efficiency of their job and school library.

In addition, the support areas enhanced the delivery of the training as participants expressed satisfaction with –

Practical activities 70.3% Visual aids 96.3% Handouts/seminar materials 94.2% Meals 96.5% Meeting Room 97.4%.

Two hundred and twenty-four (224) Teacher/librarians stated that the main reason for attending the seminar was for ‘Personal growth and development’.

It was evident that the goals and objectives of the topic “Managing Fundraising Initiatives” were exceeded as one hundred and thirty-six (136) participants rated the topic as the most outstanding feature of the seminar. The presenter received ‘Excellent’ ratings for Content at 77.6% and Delivery at 87.6%.

CONCLUSION

Overall the Department achieved its objectives in facilitating and recording organizational successes/updates, which included the production of the Annual Report for 2010-2011.

The Department will continue to provide effective support to all planning and research projects to be undertaken and/or completed in the financial year 2012-2013 including:

(a) Preparation of revised Strategic Business Plan 2012-2015

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i. Stringent monitoring of the implementation of initiatives to include:

1. Information Literacy Training Modules Workshop 2. Customer Satisfaction Surveys 3. Revision of the Jamaica Library Service Act

(b) Evaluation of Teacher/Librarians’ Seminars 2012-2013.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION

The Public Relations and Marketing Department continued to provide the network of public libraries with the necessary support focussed on Public Relations; Corporate Communications; Lobbying; Publicity; Sales and Advertising among other things. Well-coordinated initiatives contributed to an increase in brand awareness in the target markets as well as an increase in knowledge and interest in the organization’s programmes and services.

In the absence of the required budget, there was limitation to the number of projects that could be undertaken however there were significant achievements including promotion of and participation in activities related to Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence.

Further steps to strengthen the marketing portfolio through the convening of a marketing commute will be undertaken in the new financial year.

Strategic Partnerships:

As part of its strategic direction, the organization initiated mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations and individuals with a demonstrated interest in contributing to national development through the provision of universal access to information. Longstanding partnerships were reaffirmed and new partnerships forged.

Several corporate entities partnered with the Jamaica Library Service for the staging of the 2011 season of the National Reading Competition which ran from April-August, as well as the National Reading Fair which was held on November 26. Kingston Bookshop, Television Jamaica and LIME Foundation remained Major Partners, while The Gleaner Company Limited was Associate Partner. Partners at the level of Donor were Carlong Publishers; Association of Librarians in the Jamaica Library Service; University of the West Indies Press; Britmach; Library and Information Association of Jamaica; Seven Seas; Dolphin Cove; CIBC First Caribbean and Restaurants of Jamaica.

The various partnerships were invaluable and contributed to the maintenance of a high standard of programme and service delivery. An attractive package of entitlements, commensurate with the various levels of sponsorship was offered to partners.

Funding proposals submitted to National Commercial Bank Foundation and Universal Access Fund were successful and would impact the organization’s mobile fleet, resulting in the addition of a new mobile library and computer laboratory.

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The Parish Library Network continued to collaborate with community development agencies to assist in developmental activities in the parishes.

The organization assisted numerous partners in hosting exhibitions, displays and information events of public interest at various libraries; providing maximum exposure as well as the relevant information support. Partners included the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.

The organization also partnered with The Gleaner Company Limited and Scotiabank as host of the archival exhibition, ‘The Journey of Champions: 50 Years of Jamaican Athletic Excellence.” The exhibition charted Jamaica's historical sporting achievements dating back to the island's first participation at the London Olympics of 1948.

Brand Awareness, Publicity, Promotion and Advertising:

A number of initiatives geared towards increasing brand awareness in the target market continued, including the strategic use of the organization’s logo and dynamic branding material, as well as collateral material at exhibitions and other highly visible public events.

Publicity and advertising tools were also utilized to meet various objectives, including augmenting knowledge of/developing an interest in the organization, its programmes, services and events, as well as maintaining a strong, positive public image. Advertising and promotional initiatives included:

 A paid feature to create national awareness of the Jamaica Library Service Infant Schools Library Development Project was placed in the April 24, 2011 issue of the Sunday Gleaner  Strip and 3 column x 20 cm advertisements to stimulate attendance at the National Reading Fair were placed in the Gleaner from November 6-26, 2011  Advertisements to stimulate attendance at the National Reading Fair on RJR 94 FM, Power 106 FM and Irie FM from November 6-26, 2011  Advertisements to stimulate attendance at the National Reading Fair on TVJ from November 6-26, 2011  A Radio Outside Broadcast of the National Reading Fair and corresponding promotional giveaways to stimulate attendance at the National Reading Fair and provide national visibility for sponsors of the National Reading Competition as well as exhibitors on November 26, 2011.  A 3 column x 20 cm advertisement to create awareness of the Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar was placed in the February 26, 2012 issue of the Sunday Gleaner.  Posters to create awareness of/stimulate participation in the ‘We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers’ early literacy programme were created in March 2012 and mounted in areas frequented by members of the target market.  A 3 column x 15 cm coloured advertisement of public libraries, titled “Jamaica Library Service: Everything to Make Studying Easy.” 175

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 Advertisements on RJR 94 FM, Irie Fm and Power 106 FM to create awareness of the opening of registration for the 2012 season of the National Reading Competition from March 1, 2012 to May 12, 2012

The organization’s presence in the social media was augmented by promotional information updates, photo captions and regular interaction with members of the target market who subscribe to the National Reading Competition Facebook page. Information promoting registration in the 2012 season of the National Reading Competition was also placed on the website. A corporate Facebook page is planned for the next financial year.

Event Planning, Coordination and Promotion:

The organization consistently worked to ensure that the events were coordinated successfully and met all objectives.

Several events were successfully staged across the island network including the National Reading Competition and offshoot events; the National Reading Fair; a National Play Day on which the Parish Library Network coordinated several indoor and outdoor game sessions among others.

 National Reading Competition

The Parish Motorcades were held from July 16 - August 13, 2011 to celebrate the achievements of the Parish Champions, further promote the Champions in their respective communities and heighten anticipation of the performance of the champions in the Quiz Finals.

The Champions marched through districts and main towns, heralded by a convoy of vehicles bearing Jamaica Library Service branding and branding from the Major and Associate sponsors of the competition, as well as marching bands/town criers. Proud family and community members, sponsors of the competition and other well-wishers lined the streets watching the motorcades, ecstatic with celebration.

A National Reading Competition Media Reception was held in the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on August 24, 2011 to publicly recognize the sponsors of the 2011 season and award the Parish Champions with trophies, certificates and other prizes courtesy of sponsors.

At the end of the exciting National Quiz Finals at Television Jamaica’s studio on August 25, 2011, the following Parish Champions were successful and gained the title of National Champion for their respective age groups:

6-8 years National Champion Name: Tabitha Nepaul Age: 8 Service Point: Westmoreland Parish Library

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9-11 years National Champion Name: Tashique Gibson Age: 11 Service Point: Sturge Town Branch Library Parish: St. Ann

12-14 years National Champion Name: Paige Dixon Age: 14 Service Point: Brown’s Town Branch Library Parish: St. Ann

15-20 Adult National Champion Name: Weneisha Bennett Service Point: Bamboo Branch Library Parish: St. Ann

21 & over Adult National Champion Name: Noreen Thompson Service Point: Newport Branch Library Parish: Manchester

Winner with the highest marks overall: Tabitha Nepaul

Parish Library Network with the best performance in the National Finals: St. Catherine Parish Library

The finals of the competition were aired on TVJ according to the schedule:

Junior Segment

First broadcast: September 14, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Repeat broadcast: September 18, 2011 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Adult Segment

First broadcast: September 21, 2011 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Repeat Broadcast: September 25, 2011 - 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.

This season’s prizes included books, trophies, J$ 100,000.00 in bursaries for school related expenses; complimentary passes to local attractions; gift packages; certificates and over J$500,000.00 in cash.

 National Reading Fair 2011

The National Reading Fair was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2011.

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In celebration of the UNESCO declared ‘International Year for People of African Descent,’ several activities were included with a view to augmenting the public’s awareness of the motherland and diaspora. These activities included an exhibition by the South African High Commission; greetings from Mr. Peter Makwarela, Counsellor, South African High Commission; African inspired cultural items; a fashion showcase by a Nigerian fashion designer, now living in Jamaica; a teen rap session on African Heritage that was moderated by a member of the South African community in Jamaica and a lesson in African words for the children.

As part of a strategic effort to meet the needs of the major target groups, activities at the event were designed and marketed for children, teens and adults. Some activities were packaged for enjoyment as a family unit and promoted as such.

The National Reading Competition partners mounted exhibitions/promotional booths at the National Reading Fair; the following entities/individuals also partnered as exhibitors: Early Childhood Commission (Ministry of Education); LMH Publishers; Metrojam Enterprise; Institute of Jamaica; National Commercial Bank; Jamaica Urban Transit Company; Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning; Growing Minds; Versan Educational Services; Hilton Granville; David Graham; Altheia Barrett; Paulette Grant and Imogene Reid.

Feedback received from guests signalled a successful event and from all other indications, the event’s objectives were met.

Revenue Generation:

To augment revenue inflows the organization through the islandwide network of libraries continued to successfully manage income generating activities including:

 Rental of Premises  Rental of chairs  Locker Rental  Typing Service  Photocopying service (black and white and colour copying)  Facsimile Service (sending and receiving - intra-island and overseas)  Computer printing  Scanning Service  Spiral Binding Service  Laminating Service.

Fines for the replacement of lost baggage tickets, lost reader’s tickets and overdue books also contributed to revenue inflows.

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Initial work towards improving specific service offerings such as the rental of premises was done. Research to support a comprehensive review of the present structure for services offered will be undertaken in the upcoming year and emphasis will continue to be placed on the promotion of service offerings.

As a means of increasing brand awareness, the Department began the acquisition of dynamic branding material, such as retractable standing banners and a podium cover for use at public events/activities such as special functions, media briefings and exhibitions.

The lack of resources to fund market research has proven to be a significant challenge as there is an absence of much needed data to inform marketing initiatives.

CONCLUSION

Despite several challenges, the Department enjoyed a relative level of success notably in building awareness about events, programmes and services of the organization and maintaining a positive public image.

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Appendix PLN 001 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 2011 – MARCH 2012

REGION 1

Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library (KSAPL)

Promotional Activities

2011

April - August National Reading Competition - “Read! Read! Read to Achieve” - All Service Points

April 7 Library Week Commemoration held at the St. Hugh’s High School with 60 persons visiting the Mobile Library.

April 8 Annual Essay Competition Prize Giving Ceremony – Shortwood Branch Library.

April - October We Likkle but we Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers – Parish Library – 6 sessions

May 6 Reading session as part of Education Week activity held at Sylvia Foote Basic School entitled “Empowering Learners for Sustained Social and Economic Development” - Parish Library.

May 19 Display mounted on the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library at the Dupont Primary School entitled - “Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library - What We Do”.

May 27 Jamaica Play Day held with students from the Amy Bailey Basic School. – Parish Library.

May- June National Reading Competition 2011 second round test completed and submitted to judges.

June 17 Mounted a display on the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library at the St. Williams Basic School entitled - “Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library – What We Do”.

July 23 Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library 2011 Parish Motorcade

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August 20 The Parish Library participated in the LASCO back to school Fair and displayed information on the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library and its services.

August 24 National Reading Competition Parish Champion’s Media Reception was held in the Joyce Robinson Hall at the Parish Library.

August 24 National Reading Competition 2011 Awards Luncheon

August 25 National Reading Competition 2011 Finals

October 12 National Heritage Day Celebration under the theme “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library.

November 1 Library Week activity conducted at Elletson Basic School under the theme “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” – Reading of stories and performing dialects – Parish Library.

November 2 Library Week activity conducted at Holy Trinity High School under the theme “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” – PowerPoint presentation on the Importance of Library and the Big Six Policy – Parish Library.

November 3 Library Week activity under the theme “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” – Storytelling/Reading Session in Tiny Tots – Parish Library.

November 24 Parents Month activity conducted at Elletson Basic School under the theme “Parent the Right Way – Take Responsibility Today” – a talk to parents about the role the Library plays in assisting them in the advancement of their children – Parish Library.

November 26 National Reading Fair 2011

2012

January - March We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers Programme - Parish Library 2 sessions

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February 10, 15 Heart NTA Annual Careers Day Fair – Displays on Librarianship and the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library entitled “National Career Development – The Road to a Brighter Future, Education, Employment and Economic Development” held at the Girls Guide Headquarters and Jamaica Conference Centre.

February 28 Black History Month Concert held in the Joyce Robinson Hall entitled “Fifty Years of Cultural Expression” – Parish Library.

Public Education

2011

April Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Early Detection Equal Longer life Once Not Enough” – Parish Library.

April National Autism Awareness Month display entitled “Stand up for Autism” – Parish Library.

April 1-30 Easter display entitled “Reflections at Easter” – Parish Library.

April 11, 18-29 Port Royal Branch Library and Higholborn Street Branch Library.

April – June Hurricane Preparedness exhibition entitled “Be Prepared, Disaster Strikes at any Moment” – Parish Library.

April – June Disaster / Hurricane Preparedness entitled “Building Disaster Resilient Communities… Our First Line of Defence” – Parish Library.

April 1, 6 National Population Census display entitled “Everyone Counts You, Me, All A We” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library

April 2 World Autism Day display entitled “A Response to the Needs of Children with Autism Expected to Increase” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

April 5 Class Visit from Operation Friendship Basic School – Tivoli Gardens Branch Library.

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April 7 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Consumers for Fair Financial Services” – Parish Library.

April 7 World Health Day exhibition entitled “Antibiotic Resistance: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow” – Parish Library.

April 8 A Book display on Career and Skills reflecting the theme, “Value Added Agriculture of Youth Transformation and Entrepreneurship” for St. Andrew 4H Clubs Annual Achievement Day –Parish Library.

April 11 - 16 Reading Week exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Achievement: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 years of Service – Parish Library.

April 12, 18 Class Visit from Mount Fletcher Primary School – Mavis Bank Branch Library

April 14 Class Visit from Mavis Bank High School – Mavis Bank Branch Library

April 20 Display entitled “Easter Tradition and the History of the Crucifixion” – Mavis Bank Branch Library

April 20 Class Visit from Amy Bailey’s Basic School – Parish Library.

April 22 - 25 Easter Display entitled under the theme “Happy Easter to You” – Stony Hill Branch Library

April 22 - 29 Intellectual Property Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Anti-Piracy” – Parish Library.

April 23 World Book and Copyright Day exhibition entitled “Books, Pathway to the Future” – Parish Library.

April 25 Exhibition mounted in recognition of the resumption of passenger rail service entitled “Jamaica’s Railway the Choo! Choo! History” – Parish Library.

April 26 World Intellectual Property Day exhibition entitled “Designing the Future” – Parish Library.

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May Child Month display entitled “Our World, Their Future… Our Responsibility” – Parish Library and Port Royal Branch Library.

May - July Exhibition on Mango Season entitled “Some Different Types of Mangoes in Jamaica” – Shortwood Branch Library.

May 1-6 Education Week exhibition entitled “Empowering Learners for Sustained Social and Economic Development” – Parish Library.

May 3 In recognition of Read Across Jamaica Day a Storytelling and Reading sessions were held at the Best Care Special School – Parish Library.

May 3 World Telecommunication Day Display entitled “Better Life in Rural Communities with ICT’s” – Harbour View Branch Library.

May 4 Child Month display entitled “Our World, Their Future… Our Responsibility” – Tivoli Gardens Branch Library,

May 4 Mother’s Day display entitled “Roles and Responsibilities of a Mother” – Harbour View Branch Library.

May 5 Mother’s Day display entitled “Youth Fades, Love Drops, a Mother’s Secret Hope Outlives them All” – Parish Library.

May 5 International Nurses Day display under the theme “Closing the Gap, Increasing Access and Equity” – Parish Library.

May 5, 9 Class Visit from Mount Fletcher Primary School – Mavis Bank Branch Library

May 8 Mother’s Day display entitled “Let’s Not Forget a Mother’s Nurture” – Parish Library.

May 8 Mother’s Day display entitled “Every Mother’s Love and Care” – Parish Library.

May 12, 16-31 Child Month display entitled “Our World, Their Future… Our Responsibility” – Harbour View Branch Library and Highholborn Street Branch Library.

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May 13 Class Visit from Kids in Paradise Learning Centre –Parish Library.

May 14 Annual Child Month Concert, “Our World, Their Future… Our Responsibility”, held in the Joyce Robinson Hall at the Parish Library.

May 16 Class Visit from Mavis Bank High School – Mavis Bank Branch Library

May 17 - 18 Class Visit from Early Achievers Learning Centre – Parish Library. (2 visits)

May 19 Literacy Day display entitled “Think Literacy, think Success” – Parish Library.

May 20 Children’s Day display entitled “Our World, Their Future… Our Responsibility” – Parish Library.

May 23 Labour Day exhibition entitled “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” – Parish Library and Stony Hill Branch Library.

May 30 Class Visit from Clarendon College - Junior Library Department, Parish Library.

June National Road Safety Month display entitled “Save 300 Lives” – Parish Library, Stony Hill Branch Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

June Display entitled “Disasters Do Happen… Be Prepared” – Stony Hill Branch Library.

June 2 Class Visit from Anchovy High School - Junior Library Department, Parish Library.

June 7 Father’s Day Display entitled “Roles and Responsibilities of a Father” – Harbour View Branch Library.

June 7, 10, 27 Hurricane Season display entitled “The Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here, Are You Prepared” – Tivoli Gardens Branch Library, Parish Library.

June – November Hurricane Season display entitled “The Atlantic Hurricane Season is Here, Are You Prepared” ” – Higholborn Street Branch Library.

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June 8, 10-11, Father’s Day display entitled “My Dad My Hero” – Port 13-30 Royal Branch Library, Parish Library and Higholborn Street Branch Library

June 19 Father’s Day display entitled “Honouring Our Fathers” – Stony Hill Branch Library.

June 25 Disaster Preparedness Month display entitled “Building Disaster Resilience… Our First Line of Defence” – Harbour View Branch Library.

July 3, 8 The World Netball Championship exhibition entitled “Sunshine in Singapore – July 3, 2011” – Stony Hill Branch Library, Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library

July 4 An exhibition was mounted in recognition of the birth of the Rt. Excellent Norman Manley’s birthday entitled “In Memory of Norman Manley” – Parish Library.

July 9 Summer Programme exhibition entitled “Africa and its Environment” – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

July 11 - 29 Summer Programme entitled “Summer Fiesta – Celebrating Africa” – All service points.

July 30 A Health and Wellness Fair held under the theme “Knowledge and Health, the Greatest Wealth” - Harbour View Branch Library.

August Class Visit from the Sunbeam Children’s Home and Hydel University –Parish Library.

August Emancipation and Independence Day Celebration exhibition mounted under the theme “Emancipation to Independence: The Journey Continues” – Stony Hill Branch Library

August 2 Emancipation and Independence Day Celebration exhibition mounted under the theme “Celebrating Independence Day August 6, 2011” – Harbour View Branch Library.

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August 2, 4, 5 Emancipation and Independence Day Celebration exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” – Parks Road Branch Library, Parish Library and Shortwood Branch Library

August 5 An Emancipation and Independence Day Celebration exhibition entitled “The 49th Year of Jamaica’s Independence” – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

August 7 International Youth Day exhibition entitled “Dialogue and Manual Understanding” – Harbour View Branch Library.

August 27 Exhibition entitled “World Championships of Athletics” – Parish Library.

September Celebrating Miss Lou’s Birthday display entitled “The Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley – September 7, 2011” – Stony Hill Branch Library.

September 2 Exhibition in commemoration of the birth of the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley entitled “Louise Bennett Folk Legend and Cultural Queen” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

September 2 Drug Awareness Month display entitled “Say No to Drugs” - Mavis Bank Branch Library.

September 5 The Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley display entitled “Remembering Miss Lou” – Shortwood Branch Library.

September 7 International Peace Day exhibition entitled “Let your Voice be Heard” – Harbour View Branch Library.

September 8 World Literacy Day exhibition entitled “Literacy for Peace” – Parish Library, Parks Road and Shortwood Branch Libraries.

September 8 Class Visit to Shortwood Branch Library from Elim and Shortwood Basic Schools.

September 11 International World Literacy Day display entitled “Literacy for Peace” – Harbour View Branch Library.

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September 13, 15, 26 Class Visit to Mavis Bank Branch Library from Mt. Fletcher Primary and Mavis Bank High Schools (2 visits)

September 15 Class Visit from Port Royal Basic School – Port Royal Branch Library.

September 16 Display to observe International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer entitled “HCFC’s Phase Out: A Unique Opportunity” - Stony Hill Branch Library.

September 21 International Day of Peace display entitled “Make Your Voice Heard” – Stony Hill Branch Library.

September 29 Class Visit from Triumphant Basic School – Shortwood Branch Library.

October 3, 4, 5 Class Visit from Mt. Fletcher Primary School – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

October 5 Class visit from the Rose Gordon Preparatory School – Parish Library.

October 6 Exhibition entitled “Our National Heroes” – Port Royal and Tivoli Gardens Branch Libraries.

October 6 Class Visit from Ann’s Learning Centre School – Parish Library.

October 8 Class Visit from Hall’s Delight Primary& Junior High School – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

October 10, 11 National Heroes Day exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library, Higholborn Street Branch Library

October 10 National Heroes Day and Week exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Heroes and Culture” – Harbour View Branch Library.

October 11 Class Visit from Vision Care Preparatory School – Mavis Bank Branch Library

October 12 Heritage Day Celebration exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library.

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October 14 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Living Beyond Breast Cancer” – Harbour View Branch Library.

October 16 National Heroes Day and National Emblems exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

October 20 Class Visit from Triumphant Basic School – Shortwood Branch Library.

October 20 Oral Health Month display entitled “Importance of a Good Oral Care Regime for a Healthy Mouth” – Harbour View Branch Library.

October 22 Class Visit from Hall’s Delight Primary & Junior High School – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

October 23 - 29 Fire Safety Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Protect Your Family” – Parish Library.

October 23 - 30 Lupus Awareness Week exhibition entitled “You Are Not Alone” – Parish Library.

October 27 Diabetes exhibition entitled “Building A Productive Community Through Good Health” – Parish Library.

October 27 Class Visit from New Hope Preparatory School – Parish Library.

October 27 Congenital Heart Disease exhibition mounted under the theme “Building A Productive Community Through Good Health” – Parish Library.

October 28 Class visit from the Port Royal Primary School – Port Royal Branch Library.

October 30 – Library Week exhibition entitled “Libraries Supporting November 5. Capacity Building for Development” – Parish Library.

November Exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way – Take Responsibility Today” – Parish Library, Harbour View and Port Royal Branch Libraries.

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November 3 Class Visit from St. Mary’s All Age School – Parks Road Branch Library.

November Class Visit from Mt. Fletcher Primary School – Mavis Bank Branch Library – 5 sessions.

November 9 Class Visit from Yallahs Primary School – Parish Library.

November 11 Class Visit from Future Leaders/Crayon College School – Parish Library.

November 11 Drug Awareness Month exhibition entitled “You’re Sure to Lose If You Abuse the Booze” – Parish Library.

November 13 Remembrance Day display entitled “The Importance of the Poppy” - Parish Library.

November 14 Class Visit from the Vision Care Preparatory School – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

November 14 Exhibition entitled “Diabetes Education and Prevention – Act on Diabetes. Now” – Parish Library.

November 14 Geographic Information Systems Day display entitled “Developing GIS in Jamaica” - Parish Library.

November 15 Class Visit from Jose Marti Technical High School – Parish Library.

November 17 Class Visit from St. Mary’s All Age School – Parks Road Branch Library.

November 17 Class Visit from Triumphant Basic School – Shortwood Branch Library.

November 20 Universal Children’s Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Shaping the Present Nurturing the Future” – Parish Library.

November 22 Class visit from Liberty Academy School – Parish Library.

November 25 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Unite to End Violence Against Women. Peace in the Home and in the Society” – Parish Library.

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November 30 Class visit from Little Darlings Pre School – Harbour View Branch Library.

December Christmas and New Year’s exhibition entitled “Peace and Goodwill” – Parish Library.

December 1 World Aids Day exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

December 1 Class visit from Triumphant Basic School – Shortwood Branch Library.

December 6 Class visit from Mt. Fletcher Primary School – Mavis Bank Branch Library.

December 10 Exhibition entitled “Celebrate Human Rights” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

December 13 Exhibition entitled “Christmas Around the World” - Harbour View Branch Library.

December 19 Christmas exhibition entitled “The Origin of Christmas” – Higholborn Street Branch Library.

December 30 New Year’s exhibition entitled “Happy New Year 2012” – Parish Library.

2012

January Exhibition to Celebrate Jamaica 50th Anniversary entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart & Soul of a Nation” – Parish Library.

January 1 New Year’s exhibition entitled “Shine for the New Year” – Parish Library.

Jan. 8 - 14 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Anytime. Be Prepared, There are No Signs” – Parish Library, Harbour View, Shortwood , Port Royal, Tivoli Gardens, Stony Hill and Mavis Bank Branch Libraries.

Jan. 9 - 31 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Anytime. Be

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Prepared, There are No Signs” – Parks Road Branch Library.

January 10 Class visit from Mt. Fletcher Primary School - Mavis Bank Branch Library.

Jan. 12 - 31 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “For Your Information: Earthquake Awareness”– Higholborn Street Branch Library.

January 16 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “For Your Information: Earthquake Awareness”– Parish Library.

January 16 World Leprosy Day exhibition entitled “A World without Leprosy” – Harbour View Branch Library.

January 17 World Religion Day display entitled “Water-Drawing from the Sacred” - Parish Library.

January 20 Class Visit from St. Jago High School - Parish Library.

Jan. 21- 29 World Leprosy Week exhibition entitled “Transformation” – Parish Library.

January 25 Class Visit from Oberlin High School - Parish Library.

January 29 World Leprosy Day exhibition entitled “One Body… many members” – Parish Library.

January 30 Class Visit from Port Royal Basic School - Port Royal Branch Library.

January 31 Class Visit from Liguanea Preparatory School - Parish Library.

February Exhibition to Celebrate Jamaica 50th Anniversary entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart & Soul of a Nation” – Junior Library Department at the Parish Library.

February Black History Month exhibition entitled “Celebrate Black History” – Stony Hill Branch Library.

February Black History Month exhibition entitled “Saluting our Black People” – Port Royal Branch Library

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February Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” - Stony Hill Branch Library.

February 1 Class Visit from Vision Care Preparatory School to the Mavis Bank Branch Library.

February Class Visit from Port Royal Primary & Infant School - Port Royal Branch Library - 4 sessions

February 2 Jamaica Day Book display reflecting the theme “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Parish Library.

February 3 Exhibition entitled “Bob Marley: Celebrating Bob Marley’s Birthday” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

February 3 Class Visit from Dallas Primary & Junior High School – Parish Library.

February 6 Class Visit from Higholborn Street Basic School - Higholborn Street Branch Library.

February 6 Exhibitions entitled “Bob Marley”and “Remembering Bob Marley” – Shortwood Branch Library.

February 6 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Higholborn Street and Shortwood Branch Libraries

February 7 – March Jamaica Fifty: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation exhibition entitled “Story of Jamaican Theatre” – Parish Library.

February 8 Exhibition to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary entitled “How Much Do You Know About Jamaica” - Shortwood Branch Library.

February 8 Class Visit from Central Academy Early Childhood Centre - Parish Library.

February 9 Display entitled “Celebrate Black History” - Mavis Bank Branch Library.

February 9 Class Visit from Czar’s Kindergarten School - Parish Library.

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February 9 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Luciano: A Biography” Shortwood Branch Library.

February 12 Class Visit from Balmoral Educational Institute - Parish Library.

February 13, 16,17 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Harbour View, Parks Road and Stony Hill Branch Libraries.

February 14 Class Visit from the Mary Bond Educational Centre – Harbour View Branch Library.

February 14 Valentine’s Day exhibition entitled “Famous Love Quotes” – Parish Library and Mavis Bank Branch Library.

Feb. 14 & 15 Black History Month Movie Day entitled “The People’s Cry” – Parish Library.

February 16 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Edna Manley’s Birthday” – Harbour View Branch Library.

February 17 Jamaica Day held at the Elletson Basic School entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Parish Library.

Feb. 17 - 29 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Port Royal Branch Library.

February 21 Class Visit from Triumphant Basic School - Shortwood Branch Library.

February 22 Ash Wednesday display entitled “Beginning of Lent” – Parish Library.

February 25 Class Visit from St. Benedicts Primary School - Harbour View Branch Library.

March Easter Display in the Reference Department entitled “Contemporary Celebration or Remembrance” – Parish Library.

March 8 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” – Parish Library and Harbour View Branch Library.

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March 9 Lent display entitled “Beginning of Lent” - Mavis Bank Branch Library.

March 13 Class Visit from Port Royal Primary School - Harbour View Branch Library.

March 15 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Achieving Financial Independence through Freedom of Choice” – Parish Library and the Harbour View Branch Library.

March 15 Class Visit from Brooks Level Basic School – Stony Hill Branch Library.

March 15 Class Visit from Stony Hill Infant School - Stony Hill Branch Library.

March 16 Class Visit from SOS Hermann Gmeiner Kindergarten School - Stony Hill Branch Library.

March 20 World Storytelling Day session entitled “Jamaica 50: Jamaican Style” – Parish Library.

March 20 Class Visit from Port Royal Primary School – Harbour View Branch Library.

March 20 Exhibition: entitled “Stopping TB in my Lifetime” – Harbour View Branch Library.

March 20 Class Visit from Guava Ridge Basic School – Parish Library.

March 21 Class Visit from Excelsior Primary School - Parish Library.

March 21 Exhibition entitled “World Poetry: Jamaica 50: Poetic Jamaica” – Parish Library.

March 21 World Poetry Day Session entitled “Jamaica 50: Poetic Jamaica” – Parish Library.

March 21 Class Visit from Suthermere Preparatory School - Parish Library.

March 27 Exhibition celebrating Jamaica 50th Anniversary under the theme “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart & Soul of a Nation” –

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Parish Library.

Mar. 27 - 30 Issa Grace Kennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championship exhibition entitled “Achieving Financial Independence through Freedom of Choice” - Stony Hill Branch Library.

March 28 CHAMPS 2012 display entitled “A Yah so Nice” – Parish Library.

March 28 Easter Display entitled “Reflecting on Easter” – Higholborn Street and Majesty Gardens Branch Libraries.

March 28 Good Friday and Easter Monday display entitled “Easter Tradition” – Port Royal Branch Library.

March 28 Class visit from Vision Care Preparatory - Mavis Bank Branch Library.

Networking with other Agencies and Community Groups

2011

April 8 The Parish Library participated in the St. Andrew 4H Clubs Annual Achievement Day entitled “Value Added Agriculture of Youth Transformation and Entrepreneurship”.

April 28 The official launch of the Introductory Computer Class For Senior Citizens held in collaboration between the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library and National Senior Citizens Association.

May 19 The Parish Library participated in Dupont Primary & Infant School Literacy Fair entitled “Think Literacy, Think Success”.

May 22 - 28 Poison Prevention Week display entitled “Poison Prevention: Everybody’s Business” in collaboration with Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN)

May 27 National Play Day held in collaboration with Amy Bailey Basic – Parish Library.

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June 11 “Anancy Festival” held in collaboration with the Book Industry Association of Jamaica in the Joyce Robinson Hall - Parish Library.

June 17 Participated in the St William Grant Basic School Health Fair Extravanganza – Parish Library.

October 27 Participated in the Hope Valley Experimental School Health Fair entitled “Building A Productive Community Through Good Health” – Parish Library.

November 29 Handover of Councillor’s Handbook from the Office of the Prime Minister to the Jamaica Library Service – Parish Library.

2012

February FLOW Cable extended to Tiny Tots.

February 2 Jamaica Day Launch held in collaboration with the Jamaica Library Service and the Ministry of Education: “Celebrating Jamaica – Goals for Gold” – Parish Library.

February 24 -31 Art Exhibition in collaboration with Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts – Parish Library.

Events Hosted

2011

April 13 Hosted the ALJAS’s Public Education Seminar – Parish Library.

May 20 Lifelong Learning Seminar in association with Heart Trust NTA and Webster Memorial Church hosted by the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library under the theme “How the Library can Aid in Improving Literacy”.

May 22 NEPA mounted at the Parish Library in recognition of International Year of Biodiversity.

May 26 Hosted the Early Childhood Commission First aid Training – Parish Library

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June 29 - 30 Early Childhood Commission Seminar hosted by the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library.

August 10 International Association of School Librarians (IASL) reception – Parish Library.

August 15 – Sept. 6 The Institute of Jamaica mounted an exhibition entitled “2009 Musgrave Medalist Award Display” - Parish Library.

August 15 Carnegie Initiative Book Launch hosted by the Parish Library.

August 20 Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Library in association with NEPA an exhibition on World Ozone Day entitled "HCFC phase-out: a unique opportunity" – Parish Library.

October 13 Hosted the Lions Club of Downtown Kingston Award Ceremony – Parish Library

Nov. 24 – Dec. 8 Hosted the JCDC’s 2011 Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition Tour in collaboration with the Jamaica Library Service and Jamaica Cultural Development Commission – Parish Library.

2012

January 24 Hosted the Ministry of Education Guidance Councillors Workshop – Parish Library

January 25 Hosted the Women’s Health Meeting – Parish Library

February 5-11 Supreme Court 50th Anniversary Exhibition – Parish Library.

February 6-10 Heart Trust NTA Career Exhibition mounted at the Parish Library.

February 29 Hosted the Michael Manley Foundation “Michael Manley… 40 years On Looking Back… Looking forward” – Parish Library.

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St. Catherine Parish Library Network

Promotional Activities

2011

April 1 History of St. Catherine Parish Library and National Reading Competition Exhibition – Parish Library

May 26 Child Month Concert - Parish Library

July 11-29 Summer Programme – Theme: “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa”

July 21 Reading Competition Motorcade – Parish Library Network

July 29 Summer Fun Closing Ceremony – Parish Library Network

December 17 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” session – Parish Library 2012

January 21 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

February 18 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

March 2 Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition exhibitions – All Service Points

March 17 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

Public Education

April 9 Reading Display – All Service Points

April 11-14 Literature Genre Exhibition – Guy’s Hill Branch Library

April 11-16 Importance of Reading exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Achievements: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 Years of Service” – Bog Walk Branch Library

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April 12 Guided Tour for Greendale Early Childhood Education Centre – Parish Library

April 14 Guided Tour for Spanish Town Peace and Justice Centre – Parish Library

April 14 Guided Tour for Windsor School of Special Education – Greater Portmore Branch Library

April 18-26 Easter Traditions exhibition – Parish Library, Bog Walk and Guy’s Hill Branch Libraries

April 18 Story Hour Session – Parish Library

April 19 World Earth Day exhibition entitled “Lighten Up” - Greater Portmore Branch Library

May 1-31 Child Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Preserve the Environment: Protect Our Children” – All service Points

May 1-31 Child Abuse exhibition – Guy’s Hill Branch Library

May 2 Understanding Children’s Literature exhibition – Guy’s Hill Branch Library

May 3 Visit to Waterford Infant School for “Read Across Jamaica Day” - Greater Portmore Branch Library

May 5 Visits to Angels Primary, Crescent Primary, Glowell Preparatory and Naggo Head Infant Schools “Read Across Jamaica Day” – Parish Library and Greater Portmore Branch Library

May 5-9 Mother’s Day exhibition entitled “The History of Mother’s Day” – Bog Walk Branch Library

May 10 Visit to Bethel Basic for “Story Session” – Bog Walk Branch Library

May 13 Guided Tour for St. Catherine Primary School – Parish Library

May 19 Visit to Guy’s Hill Primary School “Reading Session” – Guys Hill Branch Library

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May 27 Guided Tour for St. Catherine Primary School – Parish Library

May 27 National Play Day – All Service Points

May 30 Story Hour Session – Greater Portmore Branch Library

May 31 Guided Tour for Jew Pen Basic – Bog Walk Branch Library

June 1-31 Disaster Preparedness exhibition – All Service Points

June 17-20 Father’s Day exhibition “Honouring Our Fathers” – Bog Walk and Old Harbour Branch Libraries

July 1 International Reggae Day Display “History of Reggae” – St. Catherine Parish Library

July 4 Caricom Day Display – Bog Walk and Linstead Branch Libraries

July 4-10 Manley exhibition “Biography of the Rt. Hon. Norman Washington Manley” – Bog Walk and Linstead Branch Libraries

July 11, 12, 14 Story Hour Session – Greater Portmore Branch Library

July 28 Story Hour Session – Parish Library

July 31 Emancipation Day Display – All Service Points

August 5-31 Independence Day Display – All Service Points

August 17- 27 Garvey exhibition “Life and Times of Marcus Garvey” – Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library

August 31 Story Hour Session – Point Hill Branch Library

September 7 Louise Bennett exhibition “Life and Times of Louise Bennett” – Parish and Bog Walk Branch Library

September 8 Literacy exhibition “International Literacy Day” – Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library

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September 8-30 International Literacy Day display theme: “Literacy for Peace” – All Service Points

September 10 Story Hour session – Parish Library

September 13, 20, 27 Spanish Club session – Parish Library

September 16 Story Hour session – Hellshire Park Branch Library

September 16 Readers & Writers Club Session – Parish Library

September 30 Spanish Club Session – Kitson Town Branch Library

October – November Homework sessions – Parish Library and Point Hill Branch Library

October – December GSAT Homework sessions – Parish Library and Point Hill Branch Library

October 1-31 National Heritage display “The Journey Continues” – All Service Points

October 1-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition – All Service Points

October 5 Story Hour session – Parish Library

October 6 Story Hour session – Parish Library

October 10 Story Hour session – Kitson Town Branch Library

October 11 Story Hour Session – Point Hill Branch Library

October 11 A talk on Heritage and a Concert “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library

October 12 Visit to Portmore Teen Centre Foundation – Greater Portmore Branch Library

October 12 Class Visit from Bright Spark Nursery and Educational Centre – Bridgeport Branch Library

October 13 Visit to Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre for Information Literacy session – Parish Library

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October 13 Parish Council’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Forum, exhibition mounted under the theme “Disaster Risk Reduction” – Parish Library

October 20 Story Hour session – Parish Library

October 21 Class Visit Sligoville Primary – Parish Library

October 23-30 Lupus Awareness Week exhibition – Parish Library, Point Hill and Greater Portmore Branch Libraries

October 24 Visit to Windsor School of Special Education “Annual Reading Bandwagon” – Parish Library

October 24 Correctional Services Week Jamboree, at the Spanish Town Prison Oval, exhibition entitled “History of St. Catherine Parish Library” – Parish Library

October 25 Visit to Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre to participate in C.X.C. Graduation exercise

October 27 Story Hour session – Kitson Town Branch Library

October 30 - Library Week exhibition theme “Libraries Supporting November 5 Capacity, Building for Development” – All Service Points

October 31 Visit to Jew Pen Basic for Library Week – Bog Walk Branch Library

October- November Spanish Club sessions – Parish Library

October – November Spanish Club Session conducted – Kitson Town Branch Library

October –November Senior Citizens Computer Training – Greater Portmore Branch Library

October 31- November 1 Visit to St. Catherine Primary for Library Week – Parish Library

November 1 Class Visit from St. Catherine Primary – Parish Library

November 1 Visit to St. St. Jogo Preparatory for Library Week – Parish Library

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November 1 Visit to Grace Early Childhood Institution for Library Week – Linstead Branch Library

November 1 Visit to North Street Basic for Library Week – Old Harbour Branch Library

November 1 – 30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way – Take responsibility Today” – All Service Points

November 2 Visit to Hellshire Park Basic for Library Week – Hellshire Park Branch Library

November 3 Visit to Bridgeport Basic for Library Week – Bridgeport Branch Library

November 3 Visit to Mt. Olivet Primary for Library Week – Riversdale Branch Library

November 4 Story Hour session – Parish Library

November 4 Visit to Bible Way Basic for Library Week – Old Harbour Branch

November 4 Visit to Point Hill Leased Primary and Junior High for Library Week – Point Hill Branch Library

November 4 Visit to Creative Arts Early Childhood Development Center for Library Week – Old Harbour Branch Library

November 6 Story Hour Session – Parish Library

November 7-26 Class Visits from Time and Patience Primary – Linstead Branch Library

November 9 Visit to Rio Cobre Correctional Centre for Information Literacy session – Parish Library

November 11 Class Visit from Berry Hill Primary – Bog Walk Branch Library

November 14 Presentation on “Parenting” by the Parenting Partners Waterford Health Centre – Waterford Branch Library

November 14-18 Diabetes Awareness Week exhibition theme “Living a Healthy Lifestyle” – Bog Walk Branch Library

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November 15 Story Hour Session – Parish Library

November 15 Class Visit from Kinder Campus – Parish Library

November 19 Official launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

November 21 Class Visit from St. Jago Preparatory School – Parish Library

November 23 Talk on “Importance of Reading” at Gregory Park Primary for Parent Month Fair – Waterford Branch Library

November 25-30 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women exhibition theme “Unite to End Violence Against Women, Peace in the Home and in the Society” – All Service Points

December 1-31 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero” All Service Points

December 1-31 Christmas exhibition entitled “Traditions of Christmas” – All Service Points

December 3-9 International Day for Person with Disabilities exhibition – All Service Points

December 7-16 Human Rights Day exhibition – All Service Points

Public Education

2012

January – March Homework sessions (19) – Parish Library, Greater Portmore, Guy’s Hill, Bridgeport and Waterford Branch Libraries

January – March GSAT Homework sessions (6) – Parish Library and Point Hill Branch Library

January – March Readers and Writers Club sessions (7) – Parish Library

January –March Spanish Club sessions (9) – Parish Library and Kitson Town Branch Library

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January 5-31 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Earthquake can strike anywhere… Be prepared there are no Signs” – All service points

January 27 Story Hour session – Greater Portmore Branch Library

February 1 Launch of the Gleaner Company travelling exhibition entitled “Journey of Champions” – Parish Library

February 1-29 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – All Service Points

February 2 Story Hour session – Hellshire Park Branch Library

February 6-11 Bob Marley exhibition “Life and work of Bob Marley” – Bog Walk Branch Library

February 7 Annual “One Love Concert” (88 Students from nine (9) schools) – Parish Library

February 7 Story Hour session - Greater Portmore Branch Library

February 7 Visit to Bybrook Basic School – Bogwalk Branch Library

February 9 Story Hour session – Greater Portmore Branch Library

February 13 Class Visit from Belmont Primary School – Waterford Branch Library

February 15 Visit to Jew Pen Basic School – Bog Walk Branch Library

February 15 Talk on “Reading” at the Waterford Infant School Career Day Exposition – Greater Portmore Branch Library

February 16 A presentation on “Reggae Month and Prominent Jamaican Personalities” at the Spanish Town Women’s Centre – Parish Library

February 17 - 29 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – All Service Points

February 20 Story Hour session – Linstead Branch Library

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February 28 Class Visit from Imogene Brady Early Childhood Centre – Parish Library

February 28 -29 Story Hour sessions – Parish Library

February 29 Visit to Hellshire Park Basic School – Hellshire Park Branch Library

February 29 Presentation entitled “Prominent Jamaican Personalities 1962 – 2012” - Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre – Parish Library

March 1-10 Peace Day exhibition – Parish Library and Bog Walk Branch Library

March 3 Class Visit from St. Catherine Primary – Parish Library

March 5-10 The Archaeological Society exhibition highlighting “Archaeology Week” – Parish Library

March 8 -10 International Women’s Day exhibition – All Service Points

March 15 -17 World consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Achieving Financial Independence Through Freedom of Choice” – All Service Points

March 16 Gleaner Company’s postcard making “Favourite Jamaican Athletes” – Parish Library

March 20 Visit to Early Childhood Stimulation Basic School – Bog Walk Branch Library

March 20 Visit to Bybrook Basic School – Linstead Branch Library

March 20 Visit to North Street Basic School – Old Harbour Branch Library

March 20-21 Class Visits to highlight of World Storytelling and World Poetry Day” (10) – Parish Library, Bridgeport, Hellshire Park and Linstead Branch Libraries

March 20 -24 World Poetry Day book display – Old Harbour Branch Library

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March 21 Information Literacy session - Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre (20 Inmates) – Parish Library

March 21 Visit to Hellshire Park Basic School – Hellshire Park Branch Library

March 21 Story Hour Session – Greater Portmore Branch Library

March 23 -27 World Water Day exhibition – Bog Walk Branch Library

March 30 Story Hour session- Greater Portmore Branch Library

March 31 Presentation entitled “Library Tips and National Reading Competition” at the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour for Read Around the World Day – Parish Library and Old Harbour Branch Library.

REGION II

St. James Parish Library

Public Education Exhibitions

2011 July 18 – 29 Annual Summer Programme exhibition entitled “Summer Fiesta Celebrate Africa”

August 17 Exhibition was mounted to celebrate National Hero Marcus M. Garvey’s birthdate.

August 25 Mini display mounted in the Junior Library, showcasing the Parish Champions in the organization’s annual Reading Competitions.

September 7 Exhibition mounted in celebration of Ms Lou’s birthdate

October 3-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 11-21 National Heritage Week exhibition entitled “The journey continues -” all service points

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October 22-31 Jamaica Fire Brigade, Fire Safety Week “140 Years of Fire Fighting, Prevention and Evolving” – all service points

October 23-31 National Family Planning Week “Healthy Families come from Family Planning” - Parish Library

November 1-7 Library Week “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” – Parish Library & Mt. Salem Branch Library

November 9-28 Drug Awareness Month exhibition entitled “You’re Sure to Lose, if You Abuse the Booze”

November 9-25 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today” – all service points

November 25 International day for the elimination of violence against women exhibition entitled “Unite to end Violence against Women: Peace in the Home and Society” – Parish Library

December 1 World AIDS Day Exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections, Zero discrimination, Zero AIDS Related Deaths” – Parish Library and four (4) service points

2012

January 9-14 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “An Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Anytime…Be Prepared There are No Signs” – Parish Library and all service points

January 25 Celebrating the life of Ambassador Hon Dudley J. Thompson, Pan-Africanist.

February 01 Dennis Emanuel Brown, Reggae Icon Birthdate celebrated. Display mounted at Parish Library

February 01-29 Black History Month exhibition mounted at six service points.

February 1-29 Reggae Month Celebration entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart & Soul” mounted at Parish Library and service points.

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February 6 Celebrating the life of Robert Nesta Marley (Bob) “One Love”

March 8 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring futures”

March 15 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Our Money, Our rights: Campaigning for Choice in Financial Services”.

Promotional Activities

2011

September 12 Salt Spring Basic School visited, tour conducted of the Junior Department – Parish Library

September 16 Visit from the Howard Cooke Primary – Parish Library.

October 27 Visit from Mt. Peto Primary School – Parish Library

November 4 Visit and library tour from Granville All-Age – Parish Library

November 24 Visit to Spot Valley Basic School. Presentation on Parenting was done. – Parish Library

November 30 Visit to Cambridge Infant School to conduct Parenting Forum. Exhibition was done – Parish Library 4 class/school visits took place at the service points. 2012 Five class/school visits were made throughout all the service points

March 1 Exhibition entitled “Youth Involvement in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Development” mounted at Christian Academy for the Deaf and participated in their 4H Celebration.

March 21 Exhibition mounted entitled “Librarianship as a Career” at Career Day held at Cornwall College.

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Story Hour

2011

September 30 Games Day – Story hour – 28 sessions – All Branch Libraries.

Story hour – 40 sessions – Parish Library and all service points.

2012 Story hour – 32 sessions – Parish Library and all service points.

March 30 Special story hour session at Parish Library as part of Jamaica 50th Anniversary celebration entitled “Ole Story Time”.

Networking with other Agencies

2011

September 30 Child Development Agency mounted an information corner – Parish Library.

October 12 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) in partnership with St. James Parish Library held a special exhibition in keeping with national heritage “The Journey Continues” - Whitter Village.

October 23-28 Jamaica Fire Brigade/St. James Parish Library partnered in Fire Safety Week and an exhibition entitled “140 years of Fire Fighting, Prevention and Evolving” – Parish Library

October 23-28 Ministry of Health Western Region/St. James Parish Library presented National Family Planning Week exhibition entitled “Healthy Families come from Family Planning” – Parish Library.

November 28 – Jamaica Longlife AIDS Support/St. James Parish Library December 2 presents National AIDS Week partnered in mounting the exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections, Zero determination, Zero AIDS related deaths”.

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2012

February 6 JCDC launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Awards Ceremony & exhibition held at Parish Library

February 16 Official Book Launch and signing - Parish Library. Book entitled: “God is Good: from the Canefield to Kings House” by Howard Cooke.

March 12 St. James Parish Library in collaboration with Whitter Village presented “Jamaica 50: feel the Heart and soul of a Nation” held at the Whitter Village.

March 16 St. James Parish Library in collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Commission presented World Consumer Rights Day entitled “Our money, our rights: campaigning for choice in financial services”.

Talk

2011

September 21 Two talks on the Effectiveness of having a Credit Card were presented to sensitize staff.

October 3 Talk on How to join Jamaica Civil Servants Association and the benefits of being a member of the Association was given to staff.

November 11 Read Across Jamaica Day in collaboration with St. James Parish Library presented Parent Seminar which involved parents, teachers and students under the theme “Parent the Right Way: Read Talk and Play with your Child Every Day”

Outreach Activities

2011

July 4 Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition Parish finals written test was conducted - Parish Library.

July 8 National Reading Competition Parish finals Oral/Buzzer and Prize giving was held at the Parish Library.

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July 18-29 Annual Summer Programme - Parish Library. Participants were taught to make different craft items originating from Africa in keeping with the theme “Summer Fiesta - Celebrate Africa”.

July 24 St. James Parish Library chorale perform at a function hosted by the St. John’s Methodist Church entitled “Rally of the Birds of the Bible”

July 28 Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition Parish Parade.

August 4 St. James Parish Library chorale performed at the Lottery Home-coming Celebrations.

2011

October 26 Simulation Exercise was conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade Safety Unit at the Parish Library.

November 29 Official launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library.

Hanover

2011

Public Education

April 1 Careers in Agriculture exhibition at the Green Island High School entitled: “Value Added Agriculture for Youth and Entrepreneurship” – Parish Library

April 7 Librarianship Career exhibition at the Rusea’s High School. Talk done to promote the profession. – Parish Library

May 9-31 Child Month exhibition. entitled “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility”. – All Service Points

June 7 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled ”Building Disaster Resilience… Our First Line of Defense” – All Service Points

July 4-22 Literacy exhibition – Parish Library

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September 6-14 Miss Lou exhibition entitled “Tenky Miss Lou” – Parish Library, Chester Castle Branch Library and Jericho Branch Libraries

September 6-14 World Literacy Day exhibition entitled “Literacy, the Source of Life” – Parish Library

October 4-29 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled: “Protect our Women, Fight Breast Cancer” – Parish Library, Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

October 10-28 Tacky exhibition - done in celebration of Heritage Week. entitled “Tacky’s Contribution to the Abolition of Slavery” – Parish Library

October 5-30 National Heritage Week display – Pondside, Hopewell, Jericho and Askenish Branch Libraries

October 25- November 1 Family Planning Week exhibition entitled “Healthy Families come from Family Planning” – Parish Library

October 25- November 2 Lupus exhibition entitled “Symptoms of Lupus” – Parish Library

November 7-30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way…Take Responsibility Today”. – Parish Library, Chester Castle and Pondside Branch Libraries

November 7- December 9 Exhibition mounted to promote free and fair elections – Parish Library

November 11 Talk on Drug Awareness entitled “You’re Sure to Lose, if you Abuse the Booze” National Council on Drug Abuse – Hopewell Branch Library.

December 1-30 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero. After 30 Years of the Global Fight against HIV/AIDS” – Parish Library

2012

January 10-27 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “An Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Any Time. Be Prepared there are No Signs” – Parish Library, Pondside, and Hopewell Branch Libraries

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January 23-31 Display in honour of the Life and work of Dudley Thompson – Parish Library

February 6-17 Bob Marley Exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation – Celebrating the Life of Bob Marley” – Parish Library, Chester Castle, Pondside, and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

February 17 Exhibition to support Esher Primary School’s Jamaica Day celebrations and its 20th Anniversary entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold” – Parish Library

February 12-29 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50: Celebrating the Lives of Great Reggae Pioneers” – Parish Library, Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

March 8- 17 Women’s Day exhibition entitled Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” – Parish Library

March 29 4-H Achievement Day exhibition at the Green Island High School entitled “Youth Involvement in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Development” – Parish Library

2011

Promotional Activities

April 8 Visit to Riverside All Age School for the school’s annual Reading Carnival. - Parish Library

April Visit to Arthur Wint Basic School in celebration of Reading Week under the theme “Celebrating our Achievements: Teaching the Nation to Read - 40 years of Service” – Parish Library

April 12 Visit to the Jericho Basic School in celebration of Reading Week - Jericho Branch Library

April 12 Visit to the Hopewell Deliverance Centre Basic School in celebration of Reading Week – Hopewell Branch Library

April 13 Weeny Wednesday activity with students from Lucea Infant School – Parish Library.

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April 13, 14 Class visit by Cold Spring and Pondside Basic Schools in celebration of Reading Week – Pondside Branch Library

April 13 Visit to the Askenish Basic School in celebration of Reading Week – Askenish Branch Library

April 14 Visit to Clifton Primary School in celebration of Reading Week – Parish Library

April 14 Visit to Jericho Primary School in celebration of Reading Week – Jericho Branch Library

April 18-26 Easter display mounted - Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

May 6 Viewing of Movie in celebration of Child Month – Askenish Branch Library

May 12 Visit to Green Island Primary School to support their Grand Literacy Fair – Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library

May 13 Special Story Hour session and viewing of movie in celebration of Child Month – Parish Library

May 13 Visit to Llandilo School of Special Education – Lucea Unit (Formerly School of Hope) – Parish Library

May 18 Weeny Wednesday session with students from Lucea Infant School in celebration of Child Month – Parish Library

May 18 Weeny Wednesday activity with students from Jericho Basic School to celebrate Child Month. Activities – Jericho Branch Library

May 27 National Play Day Activities – Pondside, Jericho and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

May 27 Annual Child Month Concert. entitled “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility” – Parish Library

June 9 Visit to Hopewell High School to support their Reading Fair under the theme: “Family Literacy- Parental Involvement is key to any Child’s Development” – Parish Library

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July 4 Talk on the Importance of Reading and Literacy to parents and children at Hopewell High School’s Literacy Camp – Parish Library

July 18 Summer Programme entitled “Summer Fiesta, Celebrate Africa” – Parish Library

July 22 Armchair travel to Nigeria entitled “Lets Visit Nigeria” – Parish Library

July 28 A talk entitled “Importance of the Library in Community Development” at Sisters with a Purpose (SWAP) Luncheon. A display on Library Programmes formed part of the presentation – Parish Library

September 13 Class visit from the Lucea Preparatory School – Parish Library

September 28 Class visit from the Pondside Basic School – Pondside Branch Library

October 5 Weeny Wednesday session with students of Hanover Pre and Preparatory School – Parish Library

October 13 Ceremony held in celebration of the International Year for people of African Descent. Observance was made on Tacky – Parish Library

October 19 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Pondside Basic School – Pondside Branch Library

October 26 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Hopewell SDA Basic School and students of Hopewell Basic School – Pondside Branch Library

October 26 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Arthur Wint Basic School. Fire Fighters presented on fire safety and gave a tour of the Fire Truck – Parish Library

November 23 Weenie Wednesday session with students of the Chester Castle Basic School – Chester Castle Branch Library

November 24 The Official Launch of “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

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November 30 Book display on Christmas – Parish Library

November 30 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Maryland All Age School – Parish Library

December 7 Weeny Wednesday session observed as a Christmas Special with students of the Hanover Pre and Preparatory School.

December 9 A special visit was made to the School of Hope in celebration of Christmas.

2012

January 18 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Lucea Infant School – Parish Library

January 27 Talk entitled “Choosing a Suitable Partner” done at the Rusea’s High School in support of the school’s Annual Girls Day – Parish Library

February 1 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Hanover Pre and Preparatory School – Parish Library

February 15 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Maryland All-Age School – Parish Library

February 18 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” session – Parish Library

February 27 Motivational Movie Monday. Students of the Ruseas High School viewed the movie “From Homeless to Harvard” – Parish Library

February 29 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Pondside Basic School – Pondside Branch Library

March 17 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Parish Library

March 21 Weeny Wednesday session with students from the Hanover Pre and Preparatory school, Harding Hall Preparatory, Pell River Basic and Maryland All Age School. Students of the Hollins University in Roanoke , Virginia did activities with the children who recognized Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence – Parish Library Students of Hollins

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University all recited poems in celebration of Poetry Day – Parish Library

March 21 Armchair Travels to Argentina and Alaska by students of Hollins University – Parish Library

March 20 School visit to Lucea Infant in celebration of World Storytelling Day - Anancy Stories read to students – Parish Library

March 30 National Reading Competition exhibition entitled “Read and Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – All Service Points

2011

Collaboration with other Agencies

May 19 Child Month - Talk by an officer of the Lucea Police Department to students about child safety and security. Theme: “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility” – Chester Castle Branch Library

May 30 Child Month - Talk by an officer of the Hanover Health Department to students about health care. Theme: “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility” – Pondside Branch Library

May 31 Child Month - Talk by educators of the Hanover Health Department to students about health care. Theme: “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility”. – Hopewell Branch Library

May31 Child Month – Talk by the Child Development Agency (CDA) to parents at the Pell River Primary School entitled “Our World… Their Future…Our Responsibility”. – Green Island Branch Library

May 31- June 10 World No Tobacco Day exhibition done in collaboration with The National Council on Drug Abuse - Theme: “Tobacco Melts your Health and your Wealth”- Parish Library and Green Island Branch Library

June 30 Disaster Preparedness Lecture for Farmers of the Jericho Community done by officers from the Rural Agriculture

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Development Authority (RADA). – Jericho Branch Library

July 20 Talk by officer of the National Council on Drug Abuse for Summer Programme - Jericho Branch Library

July 18 Presentation and discussion of artifacts to children for Summer Programme by the Institute of Jamaica – Jericho Branch Library

July 19 Museum Exploration for Summer Programme children by Miss Rosalee Grant of the Institute of Jamaica – Parish Library

July 25 Emancipation/Independence exhibition in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) entitled “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library

August 16 Story and art and craft activities done with children of the Fire and Life Safety Camp, held at the Lucea Primary School in collaboration with the Lucea Fire Department – Parish Library.

September 14 Weeny Wednesday session with students of the Arthur Wint, Esher and Elgin Town Basic Schools to celebrate the life of Miss Lou - Parish Library

September 14 Launch of Miss Lou exhibition entitled “Tenky Miss Lou” in collaboration with JCDC – Lucea – Hopewell Branch Library

September 16 Breast Feeding Week exhibition entitled “Breastfeeding is a Family Affair” in collaboration with the Hanover Health Department – Parish Library

October 25- 29 Fire exhibition mounted in collaboration with the Hanover Fire Department entitled “140 Years of Fire- Fighting, Preventing and Evolving”. – Parish Library, Jericho, Pondside and Hopewell Branch Libraries.

2012

February 21- March 2 Launch of the Creative Writing exhibition in collaboration with JCDC – Hopewell Branch Library

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Trelawny Parish Library

Public Education

2011

April 4-29 Easter display entitled “The True Meaning of Easter” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

April 11-15 Reading Week exhibition entitled “ Today’s Readers Tomorrow’s Leaders” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

April 15- May 2 Easter Celebration display entitled “A Season of Holiness” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

April 21-27 Earth Day display entitled “A Billion Acts of Green” – Wakefield Branch Library and Trelawny Parish Library

May 2-31 Child Month exhibition entitled “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

May 15-23 Exhibition mounted on Workers Week entitled “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” – Trelawny Parish Library

June 6-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Disasters Do Happen, Be prepared” – Trelawny Parish Library

June 21-27 World Environmental Day exhibition entitled “A Billion Acts of Green" – Trelawny Parish Library

June 1-30 International Year of People of African Descent exhibition entitled “Outstanding Jamaicans” – Trelawny Parish Library

September 27-30 World Tourism Day exhibition entitled “Tourism – Linking Cultures” – Wakefield Branch Library

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October 7-30 An exhibition entitled “Healthy Living and Sexuality” – Trelawny Parish Library and Clarks Town Branch Library

October 7- 30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Think, Pink” mounted at the Trelawny Parish Library

October 23- 30 Lupus Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Be Aware” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

October 24-28 Display on Heritage Month entitled “Pieces of the Past” – Trelawny Parish Library, Duncans and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

October 24 Exhibition on Jamaica’s Newest Prime Minister: Andrew November 1 Holness – Duncans Branch Library

November 1-24 Drug Abuse and Prevention Month exhibition entitled “Drug Abuse Kills, be Informed” mounted at the Trelawny Parish Library and Wakefield Branch Library

November 5- 30 Science and Technology Month exhibition entitled “Jamaican Scientists” mounted at the Trelawny Parish Library

November 14-30 Parenting Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” mounted at the Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

December 9-30 Elections exhibition entitled “The History of Jamaica’s Electoral Process” – Trelawny Parish Library and Wakefield Branch Library

November 28 - International Day against Violence against Women display December 12 entitled “Unite to end Violence against Women” – Trelawny Parish Library

November 29 - World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero-Zero December 12 New HIV Infection, Zero Discrimination, And Zero AIDS Related Death” – Trelawny Parish Library

December 1-30 Christmas exhibition entitled “Christmas in Jamaica” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

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2012

January 9 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Earthquakes can Strike Anywhere, Anytime, be Prepared There are no Signs” – Trelawny Parish Library

February 5-17 An exhibition entitled: “Bob Marley is a Hero Figure in the Classical Mythological Sense” – Wakefield Branch Library

February Black History Month exhibition entitled “Black Women in Jamaica History and Culture” – Trelawny Parish Library and Albert Town Branch Library

February Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” – Duncan’s Branch Library

March 6 Peace Day display entitled "Love Jamaica! Live in Peace!" – Clark’s Town Branch Library

March 8 International Women’s Day display entitled “Connecting Jamaican Girls, Inspiring Futures” – Trelawny Parish Library

March 22 National Reading Competition entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – Parish Library, Duncans, Wakefield, Stewart Town, Albert Town and Clarks Town Branch Libraries

March 26 Musgrave Awards exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – Trelawny Parish Library

March 29 Trelawny 4-H Club Achievement Day display entitled “Youth Involvement in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Development” – Trelawny Parish Library

Promotional Activities

2011

April 13 A talk entitled “Importance of Reading” at the First Hill All Age School – Trelawny Parish Library

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April 14 Visit to the Falmouth Infant School for story hour sessions – Trelawny Parish Library

April 15 Visit to the Falmouth All Age School for story hour sessions – Trelawny Parish Library

April 24 Visit to Farm Fest in Spring Garden, Memory of the Parish Project exhibition was showcased – Trelawny Parish Library

May 26 A talk by Mrs. Audrey Barrett on Child Month entitled “How Goals can be Achieved” – Trelawny Parish Library

June 9 Poetry Day event - ten schools participated in Poetry – Trelawny Parish Library

June 23 Launch of “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” – Trelawny Parish Library

October 28 - Library Week - Theme: “Libraries Supporting Capacity November 5 Building for Development” – Trelawny Parish Library

2012

March 21 Poetry Day Presentation entitled “Jamaica 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” mounted at the Trelawny Parish Library.

March 31 Visit to Farm Fest in Spring Garden, Memory of the Parish Project exhibition was showcased – Trelawny Parish Library

Networking with other Agencies

2011

April 1-6 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) exhibition entitled “Creative Writing” was mounted at the Trelawny Parish Library

June 20-24 Trelawny Parish Library collaborated with HEART Trust Institution for Careers Week – Theme: “Careers in Jamaica”

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August 3 and 25 Trelawny Health Department hosted back to school fares exhibition – Parish Library and Albert Town Branch Library

September 30 Trelawny Parish Library collaborated with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Miss Lou celebration.

November 25 An exhibition entitled “The Importance of Reading” was done in collaboration with Holland High School - Trelawny Parish Library

November 23 Trelawny Health Service conducted discussion entitled “Healthy Living and Sexuality” – Albert Town, Stewart Town, Clarks Town, Wakefield and Duncans Branch Libraries

November 29 Trelawny Parish Library collaborated with the Trelawny Health Department for Annual World AIDS Day Expo – Theme: “Getting to Zero-Zero New HIV Infection, Zero Discrimination, and Zero AIDS Related Death”.

2012

February 22 Hague Agricultural Show exhibition entitled “Eat What You Grow and Grow What You Eat”.

REGION III

Manchester Parish Library

Public Education

2011

April 21-20 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Cancer Awareness Month – Broadleaf Branch Library.

April 15 Students from the Bombay Basic School hosted during a Movie session – Bombay Branch Library

April 29 A Cultural Hour held entitled “Re-live our Heritage” – Huntley Branch Library

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May 1-31 An exhibition entitled “The Children are our Future Leaders, Protect Them” – Huntley Branch Library.

May 1-31 An exhibition entitled “Our World…Their Future…Our Responsibility” mounted – Christiana Branch Library.

May 1-31 Child Month exhibition entitled “Our World…Their Future….Our Responsibility” mounted – Porus Branch Library.

May 4 Reading activities in observance of Read Across Jamaica Day conducted by staff from the Marlie Hill Branch Library - Marlie Hill Primary School.

May 4 Teacher’s Day activities were held in collaboration with students from the Broadleaf Primary School entitled “From our Hearts to Yours”.

May 5 Child Month exhibition entitled “Our World….Their Future…Our Responsibility” mounted at the Bombay Branch Library.

May 11 Reading activities in observance of Read Across Jamaica Day assisted by staff from the Christiana Branch Library at the Mizpah All Age School.

May 5-31 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Child Month at the Broadleaf Branch Library.

May 11-31 An exhibition entitled “Our World…Their Future…Our Responsibility” mounted in observance of Child Month at the Bellefield Branch Library.

May 13 An exhibition entitled “Our World…Their Future….Our Responsibility” mounted at the Parish Library.

May 22-23 Flower Show exhibition entitled “Breath of Spring” mounted at the Manchester Horticultural Society’s Showground.

May 26 A talk on “Safety Tips for Children” was given to students at Hilcrest Early Childhood School.

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May 27 Boys Reading Day activities held by Huntley Branch Library at the Huntley Primary School.

May 27 National Play Day was observed at the Bellefield Branch Library and the Parish Library.

June 1-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Building Disaster Resilience….our First Line of Defence” - Bellefield Branch Library

June 1-30 An exhibition entitled “Disaster Preparedness” was mounted at the Parish Library.

June 1-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Hurricanes in Jamaica” mounted – Mile Gully Branch Library

June 8-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Hurricane Awareness: Be Prepared!” mounted at the Christiana Branch Library.

June 8-30 An exhibition entitled “Disaster Do Happen…Be Prepared” was mounted in observance of Disaster Preparedness Month at the Bombay Branch Library.

June 13-30 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Hurricane Preparedness” mounted at the Broadleaf Branch Library.

June 13-30 Road Safety Month exhibition entitled “Save 300 Lives” – Bellefield Branch Library

June 14 A talk on “Road Safety” was given to students at Hilcrest Early Childhood.

July 4 An exhibition “Norman Manley Trade Unionist and Politician” mounted at Roxborough

July 8-31 An exhibition entitled “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa” was mounted in observance of the International Year for People of African Descent at the Christiana Branch Library.

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July 11-15 Exhibitions entitled “Animals of Africa”, “Countries of Africa” and “Foods of Africa” were mounted during the Annual Summer Programme – Bellefield Branch Library.

July 29-Aug 31 An exhibition entitled “Emancipation: The Way Forward” was mounted at the Mile Gully Branch Library.

July 31 An Emancipation Celebration exhibition entitled “Liberation: Embracing Anew our Traditional Values” was mounted at New Beulah Moravian Church.

August 2-31 An exhibition entitled “Celebrating Emancipation” mounted – Bellefield Branch Library.

August 2-31 The Emancipation Celebration exhibition entitled “Liberation: Embracing Anew our Traditional Values” – Parish Library.

August 2-31 An exhibition entitled “Believe in Jamaica” was mounted in celebration of Jamaica’s independence at the Bellefield Branch Library.

August 2-31 An exhibition entitled “Liberation: Embracing Anew our Traditional Values” – Christiana Branch Library.

September 1-30 An exhibition entitled “Literacy” was mounted at the Bellefield Branch Library

September 6 An exhibition entitled “Poems by Miss Lou” was mounted in observance of the birthday of the Honourable Louise Bennett Coverly at the Bombay Branch Library.

September 6-30 An exhibition featuring the Honourable Louise Bennett Coverly was mounted at the Christiana Branch Library.

September 7-30 An exhibition entitled “Louise Bennett” was mounted at the Parish Library and Broadleaf Branch Library.

September 8-30 The exhibition entitled “Literacy for Peace” was mounted at the Parish Library and Porus Branch Library to commemorate International Literacy Day.

September 22-30 A Display entitled “Dudus Begs for Mercy”. Dudus letter to Judge Patterson was mounted at the Mile Gully Branch Library.

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October 1-30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Exhibition was mounted at the Parish Library.

October 1-21 An exhibition featuring Jamaica’s National Heroes was mounted in observance of National Heritage Month – Cross Keys Branch Library.

October 3-31 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Maidstone Branch Library.

October 3-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Think Pink” mounted – Porus Branch Library

October 3-31 An exhibition was mounted in observance of National Heritage Week – Mile Gully Branch Library.

October 3-31 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library.

October 3-31 National Heritage Month exhibition entitled “Celebrating our National Heroes” mounted – Christiana Branch Library.

October 6-30 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Bellefield Branch Library.

October 7 National Tree Planting Day was observed at the Broadleaf Branch Library with the planting of flowers on the library grounds

October 10-30 National Heritage Month exhibition featuring Jamaica’s National Heroes mounted - Broadleaf Branch Library.

October 13 A display in celebration of Jamaica Day was mounted at the Nazareth All Age School - Maidstone Branch Library.

October 13-31 An exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” was mounted at the Parish Library in recognition of Heritage Month.

October 14-21 An exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” was mounted in observance of Parents’ Month – Porus Branch Library.

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October 14-22 National Heritage Month exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” mounted – Bellefield Branch Library.

October 14-21 National Heritage Week exhibition mounted –Huntley/Mt. Prospect Branch Library.

October 14-21 National Heritage Week exhibition mounted – Maidstone Branch Library.

November 1-30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today” mounted – Bellefield Branch Library.

November 1-30 In observance of Drug Awareness Month a Drug Awareness Corner was set up at the Bellefield Branch Library. Brochures featuring different types of drugs were given to patrons.

November 1-30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” was mounted at the Parish Library, Christiana, Mile Gully and Porus Branch Libraries.

November 4-30 Drug Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Drug Free 4 Life” mounted - Broadleaf Branch Library.

November 10 A talk entitled “Conflict Resolution” was given to students at the Marlie Hill Primary School.

November 22 The Parent Month exhibition was mounted at a workshop at HEART/NTA, Grove Road, Mandeville.

November 23 The Parent Month and Book Display was mounted at the Ministry of Education, Region 5 Exposition.

November 24 A presentation entitled “Parent the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” was given at the Huntley Basic School in observance of Parents Day.

November 24 Parents’ Day activities held at the Christiana Seventh Day Adventist Early Childhood Institute with staff participating from the Christiana Branch Library.

November 24 A poster entitled “Essential Parenting Tips and the “Child Care and Protection Act” was mounted at the Broadleaf Primary School.

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November 24 A talk entitled “Parent The Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” was given to parents at the Nazareth All Age School in observance of Parents’ Day –Maidstone Branch Library.

November 24 The Parent Month exhibition was mounted at Mandeville Primary and Junior High Schools Parent/Teachers’ Meeting at the Cultural Centre.

November 29 A talk entitled “Parent the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” was given to parents in observance of Parents Day at the Marlie Hill Branch Library.

November 30 Youth Day activities were hosted at the Holmwood Technical High School in collaboration with the Christiana Branch Library.

November 30- An exhibition entitled “Getting To Zero” was mounted at December 1 the Christiana Branch Library to create an awareness of HIV/AIDS

December 1 An exhibition was mounted in observance of World AIDS Day at the Porus Primary School.

December 6 Students from the Zion Hill Primary School were hosted during a Movie Hour at the Bombay Branch Library.

December 13-30 A book display entitled “Christmas Jamaican Style” was mounted at the Parish Library

2012

January Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “An Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Anytime, Be Prepared, There are no Signs” mounted - Porus Branch Library.

January An exhibition was mounted in observance of Earthquake Awareness Month at the Newport Branch Library.

January 2-30 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Earthquakes can Strike Anywhere, Anytime, Be prepared There are No Signs” was mounted at the Parish Library

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January 8-14 An exhibition entitled “An Earthquake can Strike Anywhere: Be Prepared, There are no Signs” was mounted in observance of Earthquake Awareness Week at Bellefield and Bombay Branch Libraries.

January 10-31 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Earthquake Awareness Month at the Broadleaf Branch Library.

January 12-31 A talk on “When an Earthquake Strikes” was given to students from the Huntley Primary School in observance of Earthquake Awareness Month at the Huntley Branch Library.

February An exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Goal for Gold” was mounted in observance of Black History Month at the Cross Keys Branch Library.

February An exhibition entitled “Manchester’s Historians” was mounted in observance of Black History Month at the Cross Keys Branch Library.

February 1-29 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Black History Month at the Porus Branch Library.

February 1-29 An exhibition entitled “Celebrate Black History” was mounted in observance of Black History Month at the Maidstone Branch Library.

February 1-29 An exhibition in observance of Black History Month was mounted at the Huntley and Newport Branch Libraries.

February 1-29 An exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” was mounted in observance of Reggae Month at the Porus Branch Library.

February 1-29 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Celebrating Reggae” was mounted at the Mile Gully Branch Library.

February 2-29 A Black History Month exhibition highlighting local personalities from Manchester was mounted at the Parish Library.

February 2-29 A book display on Famous Black Personalities was mounted at the Parish Library.

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February 2-29 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Jamaican Black Icons” – Bellefield Branch Library.

February 2-29 Black History Month exhibition mounted – Bombay Branch Library.

February 6 An exhibition was mounted in observance of Bob Marley’s Birthday at the Bombay Branch Library.

February 6-29 A book display on Bob Marley was mounted at the Parish Library.

February 6-29 A book display entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” mounted – Parish Library.

February 13-29 Black History Month display featuring pioneers in Jamaican Music, Sports and the Performing Arts was mounted – Broadleaf Branch Library.

February 15 Students from Bellefield Primary School were hosted during a class visit to view exhibitions on Black History and Reggae Month at the Bellefield Branch Library.

February 17 A concert entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold” was organized in observance of Jamaica Day at the Huntley Branch Library.

February 17 A talk on “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold” was given to students and teachers at the New Broughton Primary School. This was organized by the Cross Keys Branch Library in collaboration with the New Broughton Primary School.

February 17-29 An exhibition entitled “Celebrate Jamaica: Goals for Gold” was mounted at the Parish Library in recognition of Jamaica Day and Black History Month – Parish Library, Bellefield, Mile Gully and Porus Branch Libraries.

February 20 An exhibition in observance of Black History Month was mounted at the Marlie Hill Primary School.

February 24 Jamaica Day activities were hosted under the theme: “Celebrating Jamaica; Goals for Gold” by the Marlie Hill Primary School in collaboration with the Marlie Hill Branch Library.

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March 1 An exhibition on the Manchester Parish Library was mounted at Manchester 4H Achievement Day Exposition at Brooks Park, Mandeville.

March 8 An exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” was mounted in observance of International Women’s Day at the Bombay Branch Library.

March 8-31 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Empower Rural Women- End Hunger and Poverty” was mounted at the Parish Library.

March 8-14 An exhibition featuring Christine Bell was mounted at the Parish Library.

Promotional

April 4-9 An exhibition entitled “Today’s Readers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” was mounted in observance of Reading Week at the Bellefield Branch Library.

April 8- May 5 An exhibition entitled “The Reading Association: We Teach our Nation to Succeed” was mounted in observance of Reading Week at the Christiana Branch Library.

April 8-May 5 An exhibition entitled “Celebrating our Achievements: Teaching the Nation” was mounted in celebration of Reading Week – Bombay Branch Library.

April 11-21 Reading Week exhibition entitled “Leaders of Readers: Look who’s Also Reading” was mounted at the Parish Library in observance of Reading Week.

April 13 Students from the Zion Hill Primary were hosted at a Story Hour Session/Talk at the Bombay Branch Library

April 16 Reading Week exhibition entitled “Today’s Readers…Tomorrow’s Leaders” was mounted in observance of Reading Week at the Broadleaf Branch Library.

April 15 Boys Reading Day was held at the Christiana Branch Library.

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April 15 A Puzzle Competition was held at the Huntley Branch Library.

May 5 Class visit from Reeves Wood Basic School – Porus Branch Library

May 6 Students from Albion Primary were conducted on a tour of the Parish Library.

May 19 Class visits from the Ramble All Age School – Porus Branch Library.

May 11 Story Hour Session – Marlie Hill Branch Library.

May 12 Story Hour Session – Bombay Branch Library.

August 30 Class visit from the Zion Hill Primary School – Bombay Branch Library.

September Class visit from the Zion Hill Primary School – Bombay Branch Library.

October 20 Students from Christiana Leased Primary were conducted on a tour of the Parish Library.

October 26 &27 Class visits from the Christiana Moravian Primary School – Christiana Branch Library.

October 28- An exhibition entitled “Reading Tips for Parents” was November 30 mounted at the Parish Library in support of “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme

October 30- Library Week exhibition entitled “Librarians Supporting November 5 Capacity Building for Development” mounted – Broadleaf Branch Library.

Oct 31- Library Week exhibition mounted - Huntley/Mt. Prospect November 4 Branch Library.

October 31- Library Week exhibition mounted - Maidstone Branch November 4 Library

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November 1-25 Library Week exhibition entitled “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” mounted - Christiana Branch Library.

November 21 A Reading session was conducted with students and parents at the Bombay Basic School in observance of Parents’ Month.

November 23 A talk on “Reading Tips for Parents” was given to parents at the Porus Health Centre in observance of Parents’ Month.

November 23 An exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way Take Responsibility Today” was mounted in observance of Parents’ Month.

November 23-30 A display entitled “Reading Tips for Parents” was mounted at the Bellefield Health Centre.

November 25 Story Hour session conducted at Uni-Pen Early Childhood Institution by Parish Library staff.

2012

January 17 Tour of the Parish Library conducted for a group of A- STEP students from Old England Primary.

January 23 Tour of the Parish Library conducted for a group of A- STEP students from Fairfield Primary.

January 23 Tour of the Parish Library conducted for a group of A- STEP students from Woodlawn Primary.

January 24- The exhibition entitled “How to Create a Literate February 16 Home” was mounted at the Parish Library in support of the “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme.

February 3 Class visit from the Zion Hill Primary School - Bombay Branch Library.

February 5 A Triva session was held with students from the Huntley Primary School based on an exhibition which was mounted in observance of Black History Month at the Huntley Branch Library.

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February 21 Tour of the Parish Library conducted for a group of A- STEP students from Bellefield Primary.

March 20-April 5 An exhibition featuring Poems of participants at Boys Reading Day was mounted on International Storytelling and Poetry Day at the Parish Library.

Networking With Other Agencies

January 10 An Earthquake Awareness activity was hosted by the Nazareth All Age School in collaboration with the Maidstone Branch Library.

March 1-16 The Touring Exhibition entitled “Journey of Champions: 50 years of Jamaican Athletic Excellence” was mounted at the Parish Library. The exhibition was sponsored by the Gleaner Company, Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited and the Jamaica Library Service.

March 15 – 20 Consumer Rights Week exhibition entitled “Achieving Financial Independence Through Freedom of Choice” was mounted at the Parish Library by the Consumer Affairs Commission.

March 19-30 An exhibition on “Tubercolosis” was mounted by the Manchester Health Department at the Parish Library.

March 20 World Storytelling Day activities were hosted by the Nazareth All Age School in collaboration with the Maidstone Branch Library.

March 21 World Poetry Day activities were held at the Huntley Primary School as an outreach activity of the Huntley Branch Library.

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Public Education

2011

April 1-30 Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Prostate Cancer: How Effective is this Message to You” was mounted at Chapelton Branch Library.

April 1-30 Exhibition mounted on Girls Brigade of Jamaica under the theme “A Brief History of Girls Brigade” - Lionel Town Branch Library

April 3 Visit to Chapelton All Age School for Read Across Jamaica Day – Chapelton Branch Library

April 3 Visits to May Pen Infant School, Foga Road Basic School and Prophecy Basic School for Read Across Jamaica Day – Parish Library

April 11-16 Reading Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Celebrating Our Achievement: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 Years of Service” – Frankfield, Pennants and Spalding Branch Libraries

April 13 Visit to Chapelton All Age School – Chapelton Branch Library

April 14-May 27 Debating Competition – Parish Library

April 14 Visit to Morgan’s Pass All Age School – Pennants Branch Library

April 22 Earth Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Lighten Up” – Frankfield Branch Library

May 1-30 Reading exhibition mounted under the theme “Why Do We Read” – Lionel Town Branch Library

May 5 Read Across Jamaica Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Education is the Key to Success” – Pennants Branch Library

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May 5 Class Visit from John Austin All Age School – Pennants Branch Library

May 12 Class Visit from Rock Ministry Basic School – Parish Library

May 16 Child Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility” – Parish Library and Spalding Branch Library

May 16 Class Visit from Pennants Basic School – Pennants Branch Library

May 23 Labour Day exhibition entitled “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” mounted at Kellits, Chapelton, Pennants, Spalding and Frankfield Branch Libraries.

May 23 Labour Day exhibition entitled “Labour Day Activities in Jamaica” – Lionel Town Branch Library

May 27 Visit from Chapelton All Age School and Bellamine Preparatory School – Chapelton Branch Library

May 27 Visit from James Hill Primary School – James Hill Branch Library

May 30 Mini Reading Competition – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

June 1-30 Disaster in Jamaica exhibition mounted under the theme “Living on the Edge can be Dangerous” – Lionel Town Branch Library

June 4-10 National Environment Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Preserving Our Small Habitat” – Chapelton Branch Library

June 5 World Environmental Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Forests: Nature at Your Service” – Frankfield Branch Library

June 12-30 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Restorative and Community Justice” – Chapelton Branch Library

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June 16 World Ocean Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Youth: the Next Wave for Change” – Frankfield Branch Library

June 17 Visit to May Pen Infant School – Parish Library

June 19 Fathers Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Embrace the Unique Qualities about Yourself that Make You…You” – Frankfield Branch Library

August 6 Independence Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Let the Drums Talk” – Frankfield Branch Library

September 7 Louise Bennett Birthday exhibition entitled “Celebrating Miss Lou: A Poetic Icon” mounted at Kellits Branch Library

September 7-30 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Celebrating Our Jamaica Athletes” – Chapelton Branch Library

September 7-30 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Endangered Species of Jamaica” – Chapelton Branch Library

September 21-30 Breast Feeding Month exhibition entitled “Breastfeeding: A Nutritious Start, for a Healthy Ending” mounted at the Chapelton Branch Library

October 1-31 Oral Health Month exhibition mounted under the theme “A Lifetime of Smiles begins With the First Tooth” – Kellits Branch Library

October 1-31 Breast Cancer Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Early Detection: Your Best Defense in the Fight against Breast Cancer” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

October 1-31 Our Island Heritage exhibition mounted under the theme “Meet our Heroes Learn About our Symbols”- Lionel Town Branch Library

October 4-31 Cancer Awareness Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Think Pink, Wear Pink to Show You Care” – Pennants Branch Library

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October 9-17 National Heritage Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Jamaica’s Heritage: The Journey Continues” – Kellits Branch Library

October 9-17 National Heritage Week exhibition mounted under the them “Celebrating Our Heritage, Strength of our Nation” – Spalding Branch Library

October 1-31 National Heritage Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Our Rich Jamaican Heritage” – Chapelton Branch Library

October 23-30 Lupus Awareness Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Symptoms of Lupus” – Parish Library

October 25 Cultural Day under the theme “Our Rich Jamaican Culture” – Chapelton Branch Library

October 31 – Library Week exhibition mounted under the theme November 5 “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building for Development” – Kellits Branch Library and Parish Library

November 1-30 Parents Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today” – Parish Library, Kellits, Frankfield and Lionel Town Branch Libraries

November 1-30 Drug Abuse exhibition entitled “Five Drug Abuse Facts You Must Know” mounted by Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

November 1-30 Community Month exhibition entitled “Building Communities through Service” mounted at Lionel Town Branch Library

November 9-11 Parent Month Exhibition under the theme “Parenting the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today”- Clare McWhinnie and Spalding Branch Libraries

November 17 Visit to Morgan’s Pass All Age School – Pennants Branch Library

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November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women exhibition entitled “End Violence against Women” mounted at Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

November 29 Mini Reading Competition – Kellits Branch Library

December 1 World AIDS Day exhibition mounted under the theme “No New HIV, Get Tested” – Kellits Branch Library

December 1 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “No New HIV Infection, Know Your Status” mounted at Spalding and Chapelton Branch Libraries

December 1 National AIDS Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Getting to Zero, No More New Infections” – Frankfield and Pennants Branch Libraries

December 1-31 Christmas exhibition under the theme “Christmas Tradition in Jamaica” mounted at Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

December 3-9 Disability Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Don’t Discriminate Against Disability, Play Your Part Today” – Chapelton Branch Library

December 19 Class Visit from Prime Time Early Childhood – Parish Library

2012

January 1-31 Christmas Celebration in Jamaica exhibition entitled “An Overview of Christmas in Jamaica” mounted at Lionel Town Branch Library

January 1-31 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival exhibition mounted under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary” – Lionel Town Branch Library

January 1-31 Maroons Celebration exhibition entitled “Festival and Heritage” mounted at Lionel Town Branch Library

January 3-6 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Earthquake can Strike Anywhere, Anytime, Be Prepared There are No Signs” – Pennants Branch Library

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January 11-31 Exhibition mounted under the theme “The New Cabinet” – Chapelton Branch Library

February 1-29 Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” mounted at Kellits and Spalding Branch Libraries

February 1-29 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Icons Who Contributed to Our Music” – Chapelton Branch Library

February 1-29 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” – Chapelton Branch Library

February 1-29 Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart & Soul exhibition mounted under the theme “Reggae the Start of Jamaican Music” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library

February 1-29 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50: The Heart and Soul of a Nation” mounted at Parish Library

February 1-29 Black History Month exhibition mounted under the theme “Celebrating Outstanding Women” – Lionel Town Branch Library

February 2 Class Visit from St. Thomas Moore Preparatory School – Parish Library

February 13-17 Safe Sex Week exhibition mounted under the theme “Tek Charge” – Pennants Branch Library

February 17 A talk on Jamaica Day under the theme “Forgotten Jamaican Fruits and Food” – Parish Library

March 1-31 Jamaican Athletes exhibition entitled “Our Athletes’ Achievements” mounted at Lionel Town Branch Library

March 8 Class Visit from Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning – Parish Library

March 22 World Water Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Water and Food Security” – Parish Library and James Hill Branch Library

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March 24 Exhibition mounted under the theme “Tuberculosis” – Chapelton Branch Library Weekly Children’s Hour session – All Service Point

Promotional Activities

2011

July 18-22 Summer Programme- Theme: “Summer Fiesta, Celebrate Africa” – All Service Points

2012

January 20 Visit to Edwin Allen High School “Ebscohost Database” – Parish Library

Networking with Other Agencies

2011

June 23 – July 15 2009 Musgrave Awardees travelling exhibition mounted – Parish Library collaborated with Institute of Jamaica

July 26 Exhibition mounted under the theme “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library collaborated with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)

November 17 A talk on “The Importance of Parenting” given to parents – Chapelton Branch Library in collaboration with Morgans Pass All Age School

2012

January 1-31 Child Abuse exhibition mounted under the theme “Does Your Child Show any of these Symptoms” – Clare McWhinnie Memorial Branch Library in collaboration with the Victim Support Unit

February 17 Jamaica Day exhibition mounted under the theme “Louise Simone Bennett Coverley”- Power of Faith Basic School

March 14 Educational exhibition mounted at Knox Community College – Parish Library collaborated with Jamaica 4-H Club

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Promotional Activities

2011 April – June Slow Readers Classes – 24 Sessions – Bamboo, Mount Zion, Watt Town Branch Libraries

April – June Homework Activity Centre – 50 sessions – Parish Library, Bamboo, Runaway Bay and Linton Park Branch Libraries

April 1 Story Hour – 14 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library April 5 – June 30 Display entitled “National Reading Competition” – Parish Library and Brown’s Town Branch Library April 6 Class Visit to Retirement Primary School – Watt Town Branch Library April Story Hour – 8 sessions – Moneague & Mount Zion Branch Libraries

Apr 11 Class Visit to Browns Town Model Basic School – Brown’s Town Branch Library April 11 Class Visit to St Ann’s Bay Infant School – Parish Library April 11 Class visit to Hillcove Preparatory School – Brown’s Town Branch Library

April 11-12 Class Visit to Salvation Army Basic School – Parish Library

April 12 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

April 13 Class Visit to Calvary Tabernacle Basic School – Parish Library

April 15 Class Visit to Sturge Town Primary School – Sturge Town Branch Library

April 18 Class Visit to Linton Park Basic School – Linton Park Branch Library

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April 19 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library

April 25 Class Visit to Retirement Primary School – Parish Library

May 3 Class Visit to Faith Tabernacle Basic School – Parish Library

May 3 Class Visit to Mount Zion Basic School – Mount Zion Branch Library

May 3 Class Visit to Fort George Primary School – Parish Library May 3 Class Visit to Bensonton Primary School – Parish Library May 4 Story Hour – 8 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

May 5 Class Visit to Keith All Age School – Parish Library

May 6 Class Visit to Murray Mountain Primary School – Parish Library

May 6 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

May 6 Story Hour – 5 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library

May 9 Class Visit to White Dove Preschool – Parish Library

May 10 Class Visit to Servite Primary School – Brown’s Town Branch Library

May 10 Class Visit to Calvary Tabernacle Basic School – Parish Library

May 10 Class Visit to Steer Town Academy – Parish Library

May 13 Story Hour – Parish Library

May 13, 20 Chess Club – 8 sessions - Parish Library

May 14 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

May 17 Class Visit to Browns Town Primary School – Brown’s Town Branch Library

May 17 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library

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May 18 Class Visit to Claremont All Age School – Claremont Branch Library

May 25 Class Visit to Retirement Primary School – Parish Library

May 26 Class Visit to Mico College Care Centre – Parish Library

May 31 Class Visit from Mona Preparatory School – Parish Library

June 1 Class Visit to Prickly Pole All Age School – Parish Library

June 1 Story Hour – 9 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

June 3 Class Visit to Linton Park Basic School – Linton Park Branch Library

June 7 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

June 10 Story Hour – 3 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library

June 11 Story Hour – Brown’s Town Branch Library

June 14 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

June 25 Class Visit to Retirement Primary School – Parish Library

June 28 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

July – August Summer Programme at all service points, theme: “Summer Fiesta – Celebrate Africa”

July 4 – August 31 Special classes for GSAT students – 42 sessions – Linton Park Branch Library

July Homework Activity Centre – 8 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

July Story Hour – 5 sessions – Watt Town Branch Library

July 22 National Reading Competition Motorcade – Parish Library

August 22 National Reading Competition Parish Prize Giving Ceremony – Parish Library

September Story Hour – 7 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

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September 12 Class Visit to Watsonville Primary School – Moneague Branch Library

September 16 Story Hour – Mount Zion Branch Library

September 20 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

September 26 Class Visit to Retirement Primary School – Watt Town Branch Library

October – December Homework Activity Centre – Parish Library, Bamboo, Runaway Bay and Linton Park Branch Libraries

October 4 Reading Corner – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

October 4 Story Hour at Watt Town Basic School – 3 sessions – Watt Town Branch Library

October 5 Story Hour and Games – 6 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

October 7 Story Hour – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

October 7 Story Hour – Mount Zion Branch Library

October 12 Class Visit from Runaway Bay Basic School – Runaway Bay Branch Library

October 24 Class Visit to Watsonville Primary School – Moneague Branch Library

October 25 Story Hour at Bethel Basic School – Parish Library

October 25 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

October 28 Story Hour at Linton Park Basic School – Linton Park Branch Library

November Reading Corner – 5 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

November Story Hour and Games - 7 sessions - Moneague Branch Library

November Story Hour – 3 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library

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November 2 In observance of Library Week class visit to Retirement Primary School – Watt Town Branch Library

November 3 In observance of Youth Month class visit to Claremont All Age School – Parish Library

November 3 In observance of Library Week class visit to Linton Park All Age School – Linton Park Branch Library

November 3 In observance of Library Week class visit to Mount Zion Basic School – Mount Zion Branch Library

November 3 In observance of Library Week class visit to Retirement Primary School – Watt Town Branch Library

November 4 Story Hour – 3 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

November 4 In observance of Library Week class Visit to Mount Zion Primary School – Mount Zion Branch Library

November 4 Story Hour – 3 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library November 8 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library November 9 Class Visit to Watsonville Primary School – Moneague Branch Library

November 11 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

Nov ember 14 In observance of Youth Month class Visits to York Castle and Prickly Pole Primary Schools.

November 15 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

November 17 Class Visit from Watsonville Primary School – Moneague Branch Library

November 18 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

November 28 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

November 29 Story Hour at Northview Preparatory School and presentation on “Information Literacy” and “Care of Books” – Parish Library

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December 2 Story Hour – 3 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

December 2 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

December 2 Story Hour and Games – 3 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

December 6 Reading Corner – 3 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

December 8 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers” programme.

December 15 Story Hour – Vista Preparatory School – Parish Library

2012

January – March Homework Activity Centre – 15 sessions – Bamboo, Discovery Bay and Moneague Branch Libraries

January 3 Reading Corner – 5 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

January Story Hour – 7 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

January 6 Story Hour – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

January 9 Story Hour – 2 sessions – Watt Town Branch Library

January 16 Class Visit to Irons Mountain Primary School – Parish Library

January 19 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers” programme – 2 sessions – Parish Library

January 20 Story Hour – Parish Library

January 20 Class Visit to Inverness Primary School – Brown’s Town Branch Library

January 24 Kidz Club – 2 sessions - Ocho Rios Branch Library

January 25 Class Visit to Sturge Town Primary School – Sturge Town Branch Library

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January 26 Class Visit to Mount Zion Primary School – Mount Zion Branch Library

February 1 Story Hour – 8 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

February 3 Story Hour – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

February Reading Corner – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

February 7 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library

February 10 Class Visit to Edgehill School of Special Education – Parish Library

February 10 Story Hour – Mount Zion Branch Library

February 14 Kidz Club – Ocho Rios Branch Library

February 15 Class Visit from Moneague Primary & Junior High School – Moneague Branch Library

February 20 Class Visit to Mount Zion Primary School – Mount Zion Branch Library

February 20 Story Hour – Parish Library

February 21 Kidz Club - Ocho Rios Branch Library

February 28 Class Visit from Mount Zion Basic School – Mount Zion Branch Library

March 1 Class Visit from Mount Zion Basic School – Mount Zion Branch Library

March Story Hour – 2 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library

March Story Hour – 5 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

March Story Hour – 9 sessions – Moneague Branch Library

March Reading Corner – 4 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

March Kidz Club - 4 sessions – Ocho Rios Branch Library

March Class Visit from Retirement Primary School – Parish Library – 2 sessions

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March 9 Story Hour – Discovery Bay Branch Library

March 13 Story Hour – 2 sessions – Watt Town Branch Library

Cultural Activities

2011

August 1-10 Emancipation/Independence display entitled “Let the Drums Talk … as the Journey Continues” – Brown’s Town Branch Library

August 2-5 Independence display entitled “History of Sturge Town St. Ann” – Parish Library

September 6 -16 Display entitled “Louise Bennett-Coverley” – Bamboo Branch Library

September 14 PowerPoint presentation entitled “Miss Lou” at Bensonton Primary School’s celebration of Miss Lou Day – Parish Library

September 20-30 Display “Remembering Louise Bennett-Coverley” – Parish Library

September 28 Miss Lou Day display entitled “Remembering Louise Bennett-Coverley” and exhibition of books on “Caribbean Poetry” at Brown’s Town Primary School. – Parish Library

October 9 – 18 Heritage Week exhibitions entitled “The Journey Continues”, “Exploring Our Heritage”, “Celebrating Our National Heroes” – Parish Library, Bamboo, Browns Town and Moneague Branch Libraries

October 9 – 18 Book Display – Heritage Week – Sturge Town Branch Library

October 12 Class Visit for Heritage Week to Mount Zion Basic School – Mount Zion Branch Library

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October 13 PowerPoint presentation for Heritage Week entitled “The Journey Continues”. Schools in attendance: St Ann’s Bay Infant, Lime Hall Basic, Children R Us Kindergarten – Parish Library

October 14 Story Hour session for Heritage Week at Ocho Rios Kindergarten Academy School – Parish Library

2012

February 8 Bob Marley symposium, theme: “Bob Marley: Cultural Icon” in association with the JCDC – Parish Library

February 17 Exhibition entitled “Jamaica Day “at York Castle High School (National Focus School) and Bensonton Primary School – Parish Library

February 27 – High School Essay Competition – Jamaica 50

March 27 Celebrations, theme: “What does Independence Mean to Me?” – Brown’s Town Branch Library

March 21 Public Forum - Jamaica 50 Celebrations entitled “Old Time Sinting: Reminiscing” – Mount Zion Branch Library

Networking with Other Organizations

2011

April 11 Talk on “Librarianship” at St. Hilda’s High School Career Day – Brown’s Town Branch Library

April 11 Display entitled “St Ann Parish Library Network” at Career Day held at St. Hilda’s High – Brown’s Town Branch Library

April 26-May 10 Exhibition of Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Awards – Parish Library

April 26 Jamaica Association for Administrative Professionals programme to launch Administrative Professionals Week – Parish Library

April 26 - 30 Jamaica Association for Administrative Professionals display entitled “Administrative Professionals Week” – Parish Library 254

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May 11 Book display and exhibition entitled “Literacy Day” at Aabuthnott Gallimore High School – Parish Library

May 11 Celebration of Santa Gloria Day in association with the St. Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee. Bus Tour of historic sites in St. Ann’s Bay for students of St. Ann’s Bay Primary School – Parish Library

May 15 National Thanksgiving Service for Labour Day at the Ocho Rios Methodist Church

May 19 Display entitled “St Ann Parish Library” at National Council for Senior Citizen’s Health Fair – Parish Library

June 14 UK Diaspora Health Forum entitled “Prostate Cancer” – Parish Library

June 23 Public Forum entitled “Is Garveyism still relevant?” held in collaboration with St. Ann’s Bay Improvement Committee – Parish Library

August 1 Exhibition entitled “History of Sturge Town St. Ann” at annual Emancipation Vigil organized by the Sturge Town Community Council – Parish Library

August 13 Spice Restaurant “Back to School Extravaganza” at Moneague – Moneague Branch Library

August 18 United States Embassy presentation entitled “Do the Right Thing: Youth Dealing with Negative Influences in the Community” – Parish Library

August 28 St Ann Inter Agency Network for Transforming Social Services/ SDC 20/20 Cricket match theme “20/20 for 2030: Batting for Our Vision” at Ultimate Jerk Centre Discovery Bay – Parish Library

September 14 Senior Citizens Computer Class Graduation – Parish Library

October 9-15 Mental Health Week display entitled“The Great Push Investing in Mental Health” in association with St Ann’s Bay, Brown’s Town, Claremont and Moneague Health Centres – Parish Library, Brown’s Town, Claremont and Moneague Branch Libraries

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October 24 Display at the National Council for Senior Citizens “Art & Craft/Culinary Expo” at the St. Mark’s Anglican Church – Brown’s Town Branch Library

November 8 – 30 Local Government Month display entitled “Local Government, Your Partner in Community Development” by St Ann Parish Council – Parish Library

November 18 Public Forum entitled “International Men’s Day” by Christ Community Church and FAMPLAN – Parish Library

November 22 Parent Month Public Forum entitled “Parent the Right Way: Taking Responsibility Today” at the Church of God of Prophecy, Golden Grove – Parish Library

November 23 Presentation entitled “The Home is the First School” at Bensonton Primary School PTA Parent Month meeting – Parish Library

November 28 – Disabilities Awareness Week display entitled “Together December 2 for a School for Special Education” – Parish Library

November 28 – Display for Disabilities Awareness Week entitled December 2 “Together for a Better World for All - Including Persons with Disabilities in Development” by St Christopher’s School for the Deaf – Brown’s Town Branch Library

2012

January 4-11 Exhibition of Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Creative Writing Awards – Parish Library

January 23-30 National Senior Citizens Annual “Arts & Craft” display – Parish Library

February 6-11 Display for “Foster Care Week” by Child Development Agency – Parish Library

February 6 – March 31 Heart Trust NTA Career Interest Corner – Moneague Branch Library

March 7 SDC Programme for the Elderly – Brown’s Town Branch Library

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March 13-22 Exhibition “Musgrave Medal Winners” by the Institute of Jamaica – Parish Library

March 29 Display on “St Ann Parish Library” at 4H Club Parish Achievement Day held at Steer Town Primary & Junior High – Parish Library.

Public Education Activities

2011

April 6 Reading Rainbow – remedial reading classes – 3 sessions – Mount Zion Branch Library

May 2-7 Education Week display entitled “Empowering Learners for Sustained, Social and Economic Development” – Parish Library

May 3 Class Visit for Read Across Jamaica Day “Empowering Learners for Sustained, Social and Economic Development” at Fort George Primary, Bensonton Primary & Mount Zion Basic Schools – Parish Library

May 4 Reading Rainbow – remedial reading classes - Mount Zion Branch Library

May 26 Child Month Forum entitled “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility” – Brown’s Town Branch Library

June 8 & 22 Reading Rainbow – remedial reading classes – Mount Zion Branch Library

June 22 Display entitled “St Ann Parish Library” at Steer Town Academy Open Day – Parish Library

July 4 – August 31 Reading Rainbow – remedial reading classes – 42 sessions – Bamboo Branch Library

September 8 - 17 International Literacy Day display entitled “Literacy for Peace” – Parish Library

October – December Computer Classes for juniors – 20 sessions – Parish Library

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October 1 – 31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Get Involved…Be Aware” – Brown’s Town Branch Library

October 24 - 29 Lupus Awareness Week display entitled “Lupus: Learn About It” – Parish Library

October 30 – Library Week display entitled “Libraries Supporting November 5 Capacity Building for National Development” – Parish Library and Moneague Branch Library

November 8 Presentation entitled “Literacy the Gateway to Education: The Journey Continues” at the Runaway Bay All Age School Literacy Month Programme – Parish Library

November 9-30 Parent Month display entitled “Parent the Right Way: Taking Responsibility Today”, “Involvement of Parents in Children’s Lives” – Parish Library, Bamboo and Brown’s Town Branch Libraries

November 27 Presentation entitled “The Importance of Libraries” at Discovery Bay All Age School – Discovery Bay Branch Library 2012

January 8-14 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Earthquake Can Strike Anywhere, Anytime. Be Prepared There are No Signs” – Parish Library & Browns Town Branch Library

January 9 - 31 Display entitled “New Ministers of Government” – Brown’s Town Branch Library

February 17 -24 Jamaica Day display entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold” – Parish Library

February 4 – 8 Black History Month exhibition entitled “Bob Marley: Cultural Icon” – Parish Library and Brown’s Town Branch Library

February 6 – 29 Exhibition entitled “Celebrating Black History Month” – Parish Library, Brown’s Town and Ocho Rios Branch Libraries

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March 8 - 31 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” – Parish Library

March 21 - 30 Safer Sex Week exhibition entitled “Tek Charge! Condom! HIV Test! Less Partners!” – Moneague Branch Library

March 23 - 31 Easter Exhibition entitled “Reflections at Easter” – Parish Library

Information Literacy Activities

2011

May 17 Presentation entitled “Librarianship and Information Literacy” to students of Institute for Transformation and Change – Parish Library

May 24 Presentation entitled “Information Literacy – Reading Tips” at Camperdown Primary School PTA meeting – Parish Library

August 3 Presentation entitled “Information Literacy – Library Skills” to National Youth Service trainees (15 participants) – Parish Library

August 12 Presentation entitled “Information Literacy - Library Skills” to Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Steps to Work Summer Camp - Parish Library

September 21 Information Literacy presentation on “Books: types, parts, origin” at Bensonton Primary School and Exchange All Age – Parish Library

November 29 Presentation entitled “Information Literacy” and “Care of Books “ at Northview Preparatory School – Parish Library

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St. Mary Parish Library

Public Education

2011

April 1 – March 31, 2012 Display entitled “A Librarian’s World” – Parish Library

April 1 - 30 Display entitled “Earthquake Awareness” – Camberwell Branch Library

April 11-16 National Reading Week display entitled “Celebrating Our Achievements Teaching the Nation to Read - 40 Years Of Service”, “Literacy: A Bridge to Success” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Gayle, Highgate, Richmond, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

April 19- July 22 Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition display entitled “Read, Read to Achieve” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries

May 1 – 30 Child Month display entitled“Our World, Their World, Our Responsibility” – Annotto Bay, Camberwell, Highgate, Oracabessa, Islington, Richmond, Retreat, Wood Park Branch Libraries, Parish Library and HiLo Food Store, Port Maria

May 3 Lecture Presentation and display entitled “A Librarian’s World” Career Day at Free Hill Primary & Infant School – Parish Library

May 10- 30 Display entitled Tacky Day: “Inspirations from Our Past… Footsteps Left for us to Follow” – Parish Library, Highgate and Retreat Branch Libraries

May 10 Tacky Day Lecture & Wreath Laying Ceremony “Inspirations From our Past… Footsteps Left for Us to Follow” – Parish Library

May 12 Lecture Presentation and exhibition entitled “A Career in Librarianship” at Three Hills Primary School – Retreat Branch Library

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June 1- November 30 Disaster Preparedness exhibition entitled “Building Disaster Resilient Communities, Our First Line of Defense” – Annotto Bay, Camberwell, Highgate, Oracabessa, Islington, Retreat Wood Park Branch Libraries and Parish Library

July 11 - July 22 Summer Programme Art Work display entitled “Summer Fiesta- Celebrate Africa” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

August 16 - 31 Exhibition entitled “Marcus Garvey: Celebrating the Life of Our Hero” – Annotto Bay, Camberwell, Highgate, Oracabessa, Islington, Retreat, Wood Park Branch Libraries and Parish Library

September 7 - 18 Exhibition entitled “Louise Bennett Coverley O.M.” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

September 13- 30 Exhibition entitled “Governor General’s Award Recipients” – Parish Library in collaboration with HiLo Food Store, Port Maria.

October 1 – Dec 31 Exhibition entitled “St. Mary Parish Library Network” – Parish Library

October 5 – 31 Lupus Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Lupus Learn About It” – Highgate Branch Library & Parish Library

October 18 – National Heritage Month exhibition entitled “Believe in November 2 Jamaica: Embracing Our Heritage” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

October 26 – Exhibition entitled “The Importance of Reading” – December 31 Annotto Bay Branch Library

October 26 – Exhibition entitled “History of the St. Mary Parish March 31, 2012 Library” – Parish Library

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October 30 – Library Week exhibition entitled “Libraries Supporting November 5 Capacity Building for Development” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

November 3 - 30 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today ” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries, Islington Basic School and Hillside Primary School.

November 16 Presentation at Castleton Basic School P.T.A meeting entitled: “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Parish Library

November 21 Presentation at New Testament Church of God entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Retreat Branch Library

November 22 Presentation at Covenant Basic School P.T.A meeting entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Oracabessa Branch Library

November 23, 24 Presentation at Canoe Pond and Oracabessa Basic School P.T.A meeting entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Oracabessa Branch Library

November 24 Presentation at Gospel Chapel Basic School P.T.A meeting entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Annotto Bay Branch Library

November 29 Panel discussion entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” – Highgate Branch Library

December 1 - 18 World AIDS Day display entitled “Getting to Zero” – Annotto Bay, Highgate, Oracabessa, Islington, Retreat, Wood Park Branch Libraries and Parish Library

December 10` Human Rights Day display entitled “Celebrate Human Rights” – Parish Library.

December 18-29 General Election display entitled “Candidates: The Race is on….” – Parish Library

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January 8-31 Earthquake Awareness Week display entitled “Learn, Plan, Prepare….The Next Big Quake Could be Near” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

February 1- 31 Exhibition entitled “Black History Month” – Camberwell, Highgate, Islington and Wood Park Branch Libraries

February 2- 31 Exhibition and display entitled “Reggae 50: Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

February 6-29 Exhibition and display entitled “Bob Marley Musical Icon” – Parish Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

March 1- 31 Jamaica Library Service 2012 National Reading Competition exhibition entitled “Jamaica 50…..Read and Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation” – Parish Library, Mobile Library, Annotto Bay, Highgate, Islington, Camberwell, Oracabessa, Wood Park and Retreat Branch Libraries.

Promotional Activities

2011

April 1 Story Hour - 3 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

April 4 Story Hour - Camberwell Branch Library

April 4- 8 Remedial Reading - 14 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

April 6 Story Hour - 2 sessions - Parish Library

April 7, 18 Story Hour at Retreat Basic School - Gayle and Retreat Branch Library

April 15 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

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April 20 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library (6 children)

April 21 Story Hour at Islington Basic School – Islington Branch Library

May Remedial Reading – 12 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

May Story Hour – 3 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

May 9 Class visit from Faith Builders Basic School for storytelling sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

May 13 Story Hour at Gayle Basic School – Gayle Branch Library

May 18 Story Hour at Retreat Basic School – Retreat Branch Library

May 19 Story Hour at Zion Hill Basic School – Richmond Branch Library

May 27 National Play Day activities – All Service Points.

May 27 Story Hour – Highgate Branch Library

May 27 Class visit by Gospel Chapel Preparatory School – Annotto Bay Branch Library

May 27 School visit to Emmanuel Baptist Basic School – Parish Library

June 3 Story Hour – 4 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

June 6 Games Evening – Camberwell Branch Library

June Remedial Reading – 22 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

June 10 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library

June 10 Class visit by Water Valley Primary School – Parish Library

June 13 School visit to Port Maria Primary School – Parish Library

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June 16 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library

June 17 Games Evening – Camberwell Branch Library

June 17 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

June 21 Story Hour – Parish Library

June 22 Class visit by Camberwell Basic School – Camberwell Branch Library

July Remedial Reading – 12 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

July 5 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library

July Story Hour – 3 sessions – Parish Library

July 14 Story Hour – Highgate Branch Library

July 15 Games Evening – Parish Library

July 21 National Reading Competition Motorcade

August Games Evening – 8 sessions – Camberwell Branch Library

August 8-12 Remedial Reading sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

August 10 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

September 2 Story Hour – 55 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

Sepember 5- 8 Remedial Reading sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

September 5 Class visit by Hillside Primary School teachers – Islington Branch Library

September 6 Story Hour – 2 sessions – Camberwell Branch Library

September 7 Homework Assistance – Islington Branch Library

September 9 Computer Class – 4 sessions – Islington Branch Library

September 9 Class visit to Port Maria Primary School – Parish Library

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September 12 Class visit to Camberwell Basic School – Camberwell Branch Library

September13 Story Hour at Zion Hill Primary School – Highgate Branch Library

September 14 Homework Assistance – Retreat Branch Library

September 15 Story Hour at Bromley Primary School – Highgate Branch Library

September 15 Class visit from Gospel Chapel Preparatory School – Annotto Bay Branch Library

September 16 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

September 18 Games Evening – Camberwell Branch Library

September 22 Story Hour and Class Visit to Zion Hill Basic School – Highgate Branch Library

September 24 Games Evening – Camberwell Branch Library

September 30 Homework Corner – Highgate Branch Library

September 30 Story Hour – Retreat Branch Library

September 30 Class visit to Derry Primary School – Wood Park Branch Library

October 2-7 Remedial Reading sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

October 2-6 Homework Assistance - Oracabessa Branch Library

October 4 Class visit by Robin’s Bay Primary School - Annotto Bay Branch Library

October Remedial Reading - 15 sessions - Retreat Branch Library

October 6 Class visit by Gospel Chapel Preparatory School - Annotto Bay Branch Library

October 7 Story Hour - Oracabessa Branch Library

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October 7 Games Evening - Camberwell Branch Library

October 7 Computer Training Class - 4 sessions - Islington Branch Library.

October 10 Story Hour at Wood Park Basic School – Wood Park Branch Library

October 10 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library

October.11 Class visit to Camberwell Basic School – Camberwell Branch Library

October 12 Homework Assistance – Retreat Branch Library

October 12 School visit and Story Hour at Wood Park Basic School – Wood Park Branch Library

October Homework Assistance – 17 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

October 14 Story Hour session – Oracabessa Branch Library

October 14 Computer Training Class – Camberwell Branch Library

October 14 Story Hour – Islington Branch Library

October 20 Games Evening – Camberwell Branch Library

October 21 Story Hour session – Oracabessa Branch Library

October 24 – Computer Training Class for Senior Citizens & December 16 Adults over 40 years (3 participants) – Parish Library

October 26 Launch of “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme – Annotto Bay Branch Library

October 27 Story Hour session – Oracabessa Branch Library

October 27 Class visit by Robin’s Bay Primary School – Parish Library

November Homework Assistance – 14 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

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November Story Hour – 4 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

November Computer Training Class – 4 sessions – Islington Branch Library

November 5 Remedial Reading – 12 sessions – Oracabessa Branch Library

November 9 Story Hour at Rose Hill Primary School – Highgate Library Branch Library

November 11 Class visit from Gospel Chapel Basic School – Annotto Bay Branch Library

November 15 Class visit from Gospel Chapel Preparatory School – Annotto Bay Branch Library

November 16 School visit to Zion Hill Primary School – Highgate Branch Library

November 17 Story Hour at Retreat Basic School (15 students) Retreat Library Branch Library

November 17 Class visit from Hillside Primary School – Parish Library

November 17 Story Hour at Wood Park Basic School – Wood Park Branch Library

November 18 Story Hour at Emmanuel Baptist Basic School – Parish Library

November 22 Class visit from St. Theresa Basic School – Annotto Bay Branch Library

November 23 Story Hour at Stewart Town Basic School – Retreat Branch Library

November 30 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme – St. Theresa and Dorcas Basic Schools attended – Annotto Bay Branch Library

November 30 School visit to Robin’s Bay Primary School – Parish Library

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December 1 Homework Assistance – 2 sessions – Camberwell Branch Library

December 2 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

December 6 Story Hour – Camberwell Branch Library

December 8 Homework Assistance – Retreat Branch Library

December 12 Computer Training Class – Camberwell Branch Library

December 16 Christmas Treat – Oracabessa Branch Library

December 20 Annual Christmas Fair – Parish Library

December 28-30 Homework Assistance – Oracabessa Branch Library

2012

January 3-30 Homework Assistance – Retreat Branch Library

January Remedial Reading – 6 sessions – Retreat Branch Library

January 6 & 13 Computer Training Class – Islington Branch Library

January 9 Homework Assistance - 6 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

January 12 Remedial Reading sessions - Camberwell Branch Library

January 12 Homework Assistance - 3 sessions - Camberwell Branch Library

January 12 Story Hour at Emmanuel Basic School - Parish Library

January 12 Games Evening - Camberwell Branch Library

January Story Hour session - 3 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

January 14 & 21 Homework Assistance - Highgate Branch Library

January 16 Remedial Reading - 2 sessions - Oracabessa Branch

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January 16 Story Hour - Camberwell Branch Library

January 17 & 25 Homework Assistance - Islington Branch Library

January 18 Class Visit from Camberwell Basic School - Camberwell Branch Library

January 19 Remedial Reading session - Islington Branch Library

January 19 Class Visit from St Cyprian Preparatory School - Parish Library

January 20 Computer Training Class - Islington Branch Library

January 20 Story Hour – Wood Park Branch Library

January 25 Remedial Reading sessions - Camberwell Branch Library

January 25 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme - Gospel Chapel Basic School (39 students and 11 parents) - Annotto Branch Library

January 24 & 25 Computer Training Class - Highgate Branch Library

January 26 Class Visit - Retreat Branch Library

January 27 Story Hour - Retreat Branch Library

January 28 Story Hour at Islington Basic School - Islington Branch Library.

January 31 Computer Training Class - Highgate Branch Library

January 31 Story Hour at Sandside Basic School - Parish Library

January 31 School Visit to Albion Mountain Primary School - Parish Library

February 1 Story Hour at Zion Hill Basic School - Highgate Branch Library

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February 1 & 3 Homework Assistance - 7 sessions - Retreat Branch Library

February 3 Class Visit from Carron Hall Primary School – Parish Library

February 3 Story Hour - Oracabessa Branch Library

February 3 Class Visit - Retreat Branch Library

February 1-29 Games Evening - 46 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

February 1-29 Remedial Reading - 16 sessions - Islington Branch Library

February Computer Training Class - 10 sessions - Highgate Branch Library

February Remedial Reading - 6 sessions - Retreat Branch Library

February 3 Story Hour - Oracabessa Branch Library

February 4 Homework Assistance - Parish Library

February 6 & 7 Games Evening - Camberwell Branch Library

February 7 School visit to Belfield Primary School - Parish Library

February 7- March 30 Computer Training Classes - Parish Library

February 8 Class Visit from Martin Primary School - Parish Library

February 8 & 21 Games Evening - Islington Branch Library

February 10 School Visit to Trinity Primary School - Parish Library

February 10 Story Hour - Oracabessa Branch Library

February 10 Games Evening - Camberwell Branch Library

February 10 Story Hour - Retreat Branch Library

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February Remedial Reading - 3 sessions - Wood Park Branch Library

February 13 Homework Assistance – Wood Park Branch Library

February 15 Story Hour session at Stock Holm Park Basic School - Highgate Branch Library

February 15 Homework Assistance - Islington Branch Library

February 15 Story Hour - Camberwell Branch Library

February 16 Homework Assistance - Camberwell Branch Library

February 21 Story Hour - Camberwell Branch Library

February 21 Games Evening - Camberwell Branch Library

February 24 Story Hour - Retreat Branch Library

February 25 Homework Assistance - Highgate Branch Library

February 29 Story Hour session at Bromley Primary & Junior High School - Highgate Branch Library

February 29 “We Likkle But We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” Programme - Senior’s Basic School - Annotto Bay Branch Library

March 1-3 Games Evening - 18 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

March 1 & 2 Remedial Reading - 6 sessions - Retreat Branch Library

March 1-29 Homework Assistance - Retreat Branch Library

March 5 Games Evening - 5 sessions - Camberwell Branch Library

March 6 Homework Assistance - 3 sessions - Wood Park Branch Library

March 6 Story Hour - Annotto Branch Library

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March 7 Computer Training Class - 4 sessions - Highgate Branch Library

March 7 Story Hour session at Zion Hill Basic School – Highgate Branch Library

March 9 Story Hour - 2 sessions - Oracabessa Branch Library

March 13 Homework Assistance - Camberwell Branch Library

March 13 Computer Training Class - 2 sessions - Camberwell Branch Library

March 13 Class Visit from St. James Basic School - Annotto Bay Branch Library

March 14 Story Hour session at Stock Holm Park Basic School - Highgate Branch Library

March 14 School Visit to Derry Primary and Basic Schools - Parish Library

March 16 School Visit to Elliot Primary School - Parish Library

March 16 Story Hour - Wood Park Branch Library

March 17 Class Visit from St. Gospel Chapel Basic School - Annotto Bay Branch Library

March 17 Class Visit - Retreat Branch Library

March 20 & 21 Story Hour sessions -World Storytelling Day and World Poetry Day – All Service Points

March 21 Story Hour at Bromley Primary & Junior High School - Highgate Branch Library

March 23 Homework Assistance - Highgate Branch Library

March 23 School visit to Covenant Basic School - Oracabessa Branch Library

March 30 Computer Training Class - Islington Branch Library

March 30 Story Hour - Oracabessa Branch Library

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Networking with Other Agencies

2011

April 7 St. Mary 4H Achievement Day display entitled “Value Added Agriculture for Youth Transformation and Entrepreneurship” Llandrumney Square, Port Maria – Parish Library

May 16- 20 Exhibition entitled “Creative Writing” Jamaica Cultural Development Commission - Parish Library.

October 13 – March 31, 2012 Exhibition “Career Interest Corner” by HEART Trust NTA – Parish Library

2012

February 8 Exhibition/Display - “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” at Port Maria Primary School Library – Parish Library

February 17 Jamaica Day Celebrations exhibition/display entitled “Goals for Gold” at Highgate Primary & Junior High and Free Hill Infant & Primary Schools – Parish Library

February 28 Participated in Mock Interview at Mary Mount High School – Parish Library

March 29 Career Day exhibition/display entitled “A Librarian’s World” at Port Maria Primary School – Parish Library

REGION 5

Portland Parish Library Network

Public Education

2011

April 8 Movie entitled “Knuckle Head” – Parish Library

April 19 Class visit from Zion Hill Basic School – Parish Library

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April 1 - 30 Lay Magistrate’s Month display entitled “Justice through Service for All” – Parish Library, Buff Bay, Hector’s River, Long Bay and Manchioneal Branch Libraries

May 2 - 31 Child Month display entitled “Our World…Your Future… Our Responsibility” – All Locations

May 17 Class visit from Port Antonio Primary School for Child Month Presentation entitled “Our World…Your Future… Our Responsibility” – Parish Library

May 23-28 Workers Week display entitled “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child - Let’s Work Together and Let them Shine” – Parish Library and Buff Bay Branch Library

May 20 Class visit from Happy Grove High School – Hector’s River Branch Library

May 2 – 31 Child Month display entitled “The Child Care and Protection Act” – Buff Bay Branch Library

May 27 Story Hour held in celebration of National Play Day – Parish Library, Hector’s River, Manchioneal and Mount Pleasant Branch Libraries

National Play Day activities held at Hope Bay Basic School – Hope Bay Branch Library

Movie entitled “You Again” watched and reviewed with 40 students– Parish Library

May 31 Child Month presentation entitled “Our World…Your Future… Our Responsibility” – Hectors River Branch Library

Child Month panel discussion entitled “Our World …Your Future… Our Responsibility” – Buff Bay Branch Library

World No Tobacco Day exhibition – Parish Library

June 1 – 30 Disaster Preparedness Month display entitled “Building Disaster Resilient Communities … Our First Line of Defense” - Parish Library and Long Bay Branch Library

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June 1 – 30 Road Safety Month display entitled “Save 300 Lives” – Buff Bay and Long Bay Branch Libraries

June 8 Hurricane Season display – Hector’s River Branch Library

June 10 Youth Forum entitled “Youth and Unemployment” – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

June 24 Display entitled “Reading Competition Branch Winners” – Buff Bay Branch Library

August 2 Independence display entitled “Jamaica Celebrates 49 years” – Parish Library, Buff Bay Branch Library

August 15 Hurricane Season display entitled – Hope Bay Branch Library

September 2 Display mounted entitled “How to Study” – Parish Library

September 7 Honourable Louise Bennett display entitled “A Cultural Icon” – Parish Library (Adult & Junior Departments), Buff Bay and Bybrook Branch Libraries

Honourable Louise Bennett display entitled “Her Life, Work and Achievements” - Long Bay Branch Library

Display entitled “Miss Lou” - Hope Bay and Mount Pleasant Branch Libraries

September 9 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Be Aware” - Long Bay Branch Library

September 23 World Heart Day display entitled “One World, One Home, One Heart” – Buff Bay Branch Library

September 27 World Tourism Day display - Parish Library and Mount Pleasant Branch Library

October 6 Class visit from Brain Shapers Basic School – Parish Library

October 10 – 15 National Heritage Week display entitled “The Journey Continues… From Discovery to Emancipation!” - All

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October 11 Breast Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Think Pink” – Long Bay Branch Library

October 13 Heritage Extravaganza – Parish Library A presentation was held with 40 students and four teachers from Life Tab Learning Centre, Hill Preparatory, Shebian Preparatory and Port Antonio Primary Schools under the theme: - “People of African Descent”.

Presentation entitled “Creating a culture of saving” by Mr. Anthony Morrison, Portland Credit Union. Jeopardy game, scavenger hunt and crossword puzzle based on Jamaican Heritage was also done.

October 14 Mental Health Week display entitled “The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health” - Long Bay Branch Library

October 23 – 29 Fire Safety Awareness display entitled “140 Years of Firefighting, Preventing and Evolving” – Parish Library

October 24 – 31 Fire Safety Awareness display entitled “Fire Safety for Children” – Buff Bay Branch Library

October 25 Lupus Awareness Month display entitled “Lupus… Learn About It” – All locations

October 27 Launch of “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme – Parish Library. The launch took the form of a panel discussion under the theme: “Early stimulation the key to: Educational, Spiritual, Physical, Mental and Social Development”.

October 27 Display entitled “Reading Tips for Parents” – Parish Library

October 27 Fire Safety Awareness Week display entitled “Fire Prevention… A Collective Effort” – Long Bay Branch Library

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October 28 Story Hour – Hector’s River and Mount Pleasant Branch Libraries

October 28 Class visit from Seaside Primary School – Hector’s River Branch Library

October 30 Presentation to celebrate Heritage Week entitled “The Journey Continues… From Discovery to Emancipation!”

November 1-7 Library Week display entitled “Libraries Supporting Capacity Building 4 Development”- Parish Library (Adult & Junior Department), Bybrook and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

November 1 – 30 Parent Month display entitled “Fathers Play Your Part Right from the Start” – Parish Library

November 4 Class visit in celebration of Library Week entitled “Libraries Supporting Capacity, Building 4 Development” – Seaside Primary School participated in a library quiz at Hector’s River Branch Library

November 7 Class visit from Seaside Primary School – Hector’s River Branch Library

November 9 Class visit from Belle Castle Primary School – Hector’s River Branch Library

Parent Month display entitled “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today” - Long Bay Branch Library

November 14 - 19 Diabetes Week display entitled “Diabetes Education and Prevention” – Bybrook and Long Bay Branch Libraries

November 15 Drug Abuse Awareness Month display entitled “You’re Sure to Lose if you Abuse the Booze” – Long Bay Branch Library

Parent Month Forum entitled “Proper Parenting” – Hope Bay Branch Library

November 21 Diabetes display entitled “Diabetes Education and Prevention: Act on Diabetes Now!” – Buff Bay Branch

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November 23 Presentation entitled “Health and Environment” – Happy Grove High School, Belle Castle Primary School and Seaside Primary School attended – Hector’s River Branch Library

November 25 “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme – Parish Library

November 25 Class Visit from Seaside Primary School – Hector’s River Branch Library

November 29 Public Forum entitled “Fathers Play Your Part Right from the Start” – Parish Library

November 30 World AIDS Day display entitled “Getting to Zero” Hector’s River and Long Bay Branch Libraries.

Participated in Mount Pleasant Primary School Parent Day Extravaganza celebrations – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

December 6 Class visit from Mount Pleasant Primary School – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

December 9 – 31 Christmas display entitled “What is Christmas and How Jamaicans Celebrate It” – Hector’s River Branch Library

December 13 – 31 Christmas display entitled “What is Christmas and How Jamaicans Celebrate It” – Long Bay Branch Library

December 19 - 31 Display entitled “Merry Christmas”- Buff Bay Branch Library.

December 30 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

2012

January 6 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

January 10 – 31 Display entitled “How to… Get Good Grades” – all locations

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January 18 Earthquake Awareness Week entitled “Earthquake Can Strike Anywhere Anytime. Be Prepared There are No Signs” – Hope Bay and Long Bay Branch Libraries

January 21& 27 Story Hour – Hope Bay Branch Library

February 1 - 29 Reggae Month display entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” – All locations

February 1 - 29 Black History Month display - all locations

February 3 &17 Story Hour – Hope Bay Branch Library

February 6 Bob Marley Week display – Parish Library, Buff Bay, Bybrook and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

February 14 Valentines Day display – Parish Library

February 16 Class visit from Happy Grove High School - Hector’s River Branch Library

February 16 Story Hour – Hector’s River Branch Library

February 24 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

February 27 - March 3 Plant of the Week display entitled “Holly” – Parish Library

March 8 International Women’s Day display entitled “Empower Rural Women to End Hunger and Poverty” – Long Bay Branch Library

March 9 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

March 12 - March 17 Plant of the Week display entitled “Anthurium” – Parish Library

March 16 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

March 19 - March 31 Plant of the Week display entitled “Philodendron” – Parish Library

March 22 World Water Day display entitled “Water and Food Security” - Buff Bay and Long Bay Branch

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March 23 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

March 24 Tuberculosis Day display entitled “Stop TB in My Lifetime” – Hectors’ River Branch Library

Promotional Activities

2011

April – May Junior and Adult National Reading Competition entitled “Read! Read! Read to Achieve” – all service points

April 4 School visit to Buff Bay High School - Buff Bay Branch Library

April 7 School visit to Mt. Pleasant Primary and Mt. Pleasant SDA Basic School - Mt. Pleasant Branch Library (Reading Week )

April 8 Story Hour - Mount Pleasant Branch Library

April 14 School visit to Seaside Basic School - Reading Week activity entitled “Celebrating Our Achievements Teach the Nation to Read; 40 years of service” – Hector’s River Branch Library

April 15 School Visit to Seaside Primary School Reading Week activity entitled “Celebrating Our Achievements Teach the Nation to Read; 40 years of service” – Hector’s River Branch Library

April 15 School visit to Little Folks Basic School – Buff Bay Branch Library

May 6 School visit to Norwich Primary School – Child Month Presentation entitled “Our World…Your Future… Our Responsibility” – Parish Library

May 6 School visit to Baptist Basic School - Buff Bay Branch Library

May 13 Story Hour - Parish Library

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June 3 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

June 4 School visit to Bethesda Basic School – Parish Library

June 7 Presentations entitled “Rights of a Child” held at the Mt. Pleasant Health Centre and Mt. Pleasant Primary School - Mount Pleasant Branch Library

June 10 Story Hour – Parish Library & Mount Pleasant Branch Library

June 17 School visit to Drapers Basic School – Parish Library

June 24 Story Hour – Hope Bay Branch Library

June 26 Promoted library activities and distributed small token of books and book markers at the Social Development National Community Cricket Finals held in Buff Bay – Buff Bay Branch Library

July 11-22 Summer Programme entitled “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa” – all locations

July 22 Exhibition of art and craft work done during the Summer Programme – all Locations

September 9 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

September 23 Story Hour – Hope Bay Branch Library

September 30 Story Hour – Hector’s River and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

October 7 Story Hour – Hector’s River and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

October 13 School visits to 13 basic schools to promote the launch of the “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme

October 14 Story Hour – Hector’s River Branch Library

October 21 Story Hour – Hector’s River and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

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November 3 School visit to George Cohen Basic School – Parish Library. Parent Month presentation entitled “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today”

November 4 School visit to Boundbrook Infant – Parish Library Students were introduced to electronic books – two sessions held with a total of 132 students

School visit to Mount Pleasant S.D.A. Basic School - Mount Pleasant Branch Library

Story Hour – Hope Bay and Mount Pleasant Branch Libraries

November 11 Story Hour – Parish Library, Hector’s River and Hope Bay Branch Libraries

November 18 Story Hour - Parish Library and Mount Pleasant Branch Library

November 24 Story Hour – Hope Bay Branch Library

December 16 Story Hour – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

2012

March 17 Exhibition mounted and broadcast about the Reading Competition at Love 101 Health Fair – Folly Road, Port Antonio

Networking with other Agencies

2011

May 26 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

June 3 Creative writing display mounted by JCDC – Parish Library

June 17 Portland Parish Library Disaster Committee Poetry Competition –Parish Library

June 18 Hosted lunch hour concert put on by Orange Bay, Hope Bay and Omega Basic Schools in celebration of Child Month – Hope Bay Branch Library

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June 28 “Ministers’ Faternal” display mounted by Bethesda Gospel Hall, Church of Christ (Quaker), Open Bible Church and Shiloh Apostolic – Parish Library

June 29 Focus Group Meeting held by Dr. Junior Flemmings regarding a theme park that is proposed to be built in Boundbrook, Port Antonio, Portland – Parish Library

September 29 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

October 12 Mental Health Week exhibition mounted by the Portland Health Department entitled “The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health” – Parish Library

October 18-31 Exhibition of Jamaican artifacts and highlights of Charles Town Museum – Parish Library

November 1-30 Local Government Month display mounted by the Portland Parish Council – Parish Library

November 24 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

December 11-17 Dengue Awareness Week display – mounted by the Portland Health Department – Parish Library

2012

January 8 Red Cross Meeting – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

January 25 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

February 23 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

February 23 Scouts’ display and exhibition – Parish Library

February 29 Evening of Poetry in collaboration with Kiwanis Club and JCDC – Parish Library

March 4 Red Cross Meeting – Mount Pleasant Branch Library

March 22 Portland Garden Club Meeting – Parish Library

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Public Education Activities

2011

April 7 World Health Day display entitled “Antimicrobial Resistance: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow” – Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

April 4 – 11 National Reading Week display entitled “Today's Readers, Tomorrow's Leaders’ - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

April 18 – 30 Easter in the Caribbean display - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

April 23 World Book and Copyright Day display - Parish Library, Cheswick, Port Morant, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

May 1 – 31 Child Month display entitled Our World…Your Future…Our Responsibility” – all service points

May 26 Talk on “Sexually Transmitted Infections” – Cheswick Branch Library

June 1 – 30 Road Safety Month display entitled “Save 300 Lives – all service points

June 1 – 30 Disaster Preparedness Month display entitled “Building Disaster Resilient Communities … Our First Line of Defense” - all service points

July 12 Display entitled “Nelson Mandela” - Cheswick Branch Library

July 17 -23 Nurses Week display entitled “Closing the gap: Increasing Access and Equity” - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

August 1 - 31 Emancipation and Independence Day display entitled “The Journey Continues” - all service points

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August 17 Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s Birthday display - all service points

September 5 – 30 International Literacy Day display entitled “Literacy for Peace” - all service points

September 5 – 30 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Men, What Can You Do To Be One of the Survivors Rather Than One of the Deaths? Get TESTED Today” - all service points

September 8 Display entitled “Jamaica’s Former and Present Prime Ministers” - Cheswick Branch Library

September 12 – 30 Musgrave Awards 2009 - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

October 1- 31 Dental Health Month display entitled “A Lifetime of Smiles Begins with the First Tooth” - Cheswick Branch Library

October 1 – 31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” - Parish Library, Yallahs Branch Library

October 10-17 National Heritage Week display entitled “The Journey Continues” - all service points

November 11 Armistice Day display entitled “The Journey Continues” – Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

November 1 – 30 Parents Month display entitled “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today” - all service points

November 1 – 30 Drug Abuse Awareness Month display entitled “You’re sure to lose if you abuse the booze” - Parish Library, Cheswick Branch Library, St. Thomas Technical High, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (St. Thomas Branch)

November 14 World Diabetes Day display entitled “Act on Diabetes Now” – Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

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November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women display entitled “Unite to End Violence Against Women: Peace in the Home and in the Society” - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

December 1 World AIDS Day display entitled “Getting to Zero” – all service points

December 3 International Day for Persons with Disabilities display entitled “Together for a Better World for All: Including Persons with Disabilities in Development” - Parish Library

December 8-31 Christmas display entitled “Celebrating Christmas the Caribbean Way” – all service points

December 10 Human Rights Day display entitled “Dignity and Justice for All of Us” - Parish Library, Cheswick, Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

2012

January 8 - 14 Earthquake Awareness display entitled “Earthquake can Strike Anywhere Anytime. Be Prepared There are No Signs” - all service points

February 1 – 29 Black History Month display entitled “St. Thomas: 50 Years of Independence and Growing” - all service points

February 1 – 29 Reggae Month display entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul” - all service points

February 6 Bob Marley’s Birthday display - Port Morant Branch Library

February 12 – 18 Safe Sex Week display entitled “Tek Charge” - all service points

February 17 Jamaica Day display entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: 50 Goals for Gold” - Port Morant Branch Library, Dumfries Basic and Johns Town Primary schools and the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation - St. Thomas Branch

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February 29 Class of 35 students visited Yallahs Branch Library for a talk entitled “Things Jamaican”

March 8 Peace Day display entitled “Love Jamaica, Live in Peace” - all service points

March 8 International Women’s Day display entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” - all service points

March 12 Dental Auxiliaries Week display entitled “Dental Auxiliaries – Movers and Shapers of Oral Health” – all service points

March 22 Dental Heath talk presented by Miss Loraine Donaldson, Dental Health Nurse, Yallahs Health Centre -Yallahs Branch Library

Promotional

2011

April 1 - 76 Story Hour sessions - all service points December 31

April 13 Library visit to New Testament Basic and Yallahs Primary schools for Read-A-Loud and story telling

April 15 Class visit made by the New Testament Basic School to Yallahs Branch Library for a tour

April 19 Library visit to Sankofa Preparatory - A talk was given to students on the care of books and the benefits of reading

May – June Visits made to 12 schools to promote the National Reading Competition

May 14 Career Talk at a workshop for National Youth Service participants

May 30 Career Talk at Morant Bay High

May 31 Class visit from Yallahs Basic School - Yallahs Branch Library

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July 1 -31 Summer Programme exhibition entitled “Summer Fiesta Celebrate Africa” - Parish Library

October 8 Launch of the Children’s Reading Club - Cheswick Branch Library

October 11 -19 Visits made to 12 kindergarten schools and the Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica, St. Thomas Branch, to promote the launch of the “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme

October 26 Launch of the “We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers” programme – Parish Library

October 26 Class visit from White Horses Primary School to the Parish Library

November 19 Public Forum entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Take Responsibility Today” - Cheswick Branch Library. Presenter: Mrs. Kahiefa Walcott-Johnson, Early Childhood Development Officer

November 25 Exhibitions entitled “Act on Diabetes Now” and “Unite to End Violence Against Women: Peace in the Home and in the Society” at Paul Bogle High School

December 1 Public Forum entitled “It Takes a Village to Fight HIV/AIDS” - Yallahs Branch Library

December 2, 9, 16 Movie Day - “Enough” - Parish Library, Cheswick, Port Morant Seaforth and Yallahs Branch Libraries

2012

January – March 26 Story Hour sessions – all service points

February 16 Launch of the Children’s Reading Club - Yallahs Branch Library

February 1 – 29 Black History Month display mounted at the Barking Lodge Primary, Morant Bay Primary and Port Morant Primary and Junior High schools

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February 1 – 29 Reggae Month display mounted at the Barking Lodge Primary and Port Morant Primary and Junior High schools

February 24 Public forum entitled “St. Thomas: 50 Years of Independence and Growing” - Parish Library in collaboration with the St. Thomas Marcus Garvey Movement

February 25 Jamaica Day display mounted at Barking Lodge Primary, Port Morant Primary and Junior High and St. Thomas Technical High schools

March 12- 31 Visits made to 11 schools to promote the National Reading Competition

Networking with other Agencies

2011

May 26 St. Thomas Health Department talk entitled “Sexually Transmitted Infections and You” in collaboration with the Cheswick Branch Library

June 30 Ministry of Labour & Social Security discussion on the PATH Programme entitled “Advancing your Family Development in Jamaica” - Cheswick Branch Library

October 11 Public Forum entitled “2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” - at Cheswick Branch Library. - St. Thomas Health Department

October 26 Paul Bogle Commemorative Lecture - St. Thomas Credit Union & Social Development Commission

October 27 Dental Expo presented by Dental Nurses from the St Thomas Health Department at Cheswick Branch Library

November 1 -30 St. Thomas Parish Council Local Government Month display - Parish Library

November 15 Public Forum entitled “Healthy Vision for Parents and Children” - Parish Library - in collaboration with Eyelite Optical (Ja) Ltd., and HD Hopwood

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December 10 Coffee exhibition at Cedar Valley Primary & Junior High School grounds to support the Cedar Valley Annual Coffee Festival 2011 - Cedar Valley JAS Branch

December 12 St. Thomas Health Department exhibition and PowerPoint presentation to support Dengue Fever Awareness Week - Parish Library

December 28 -31 St. Thomas Kwanza Group display entitled “Cooperative Work and Responsibility” - Parish Library

2012

February 1 – 29 St. Thomas Kwanza Group Black History Month display - Parish Library

March 15- 31 Consumer Affairs Commission World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Achieving Financial Independence Through Freedom of Choice” - Parish Library

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St. Elizabeth

Public Education

2011

April Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Your Health is Your Wealth! Regular Screening Pays” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Warminster Branch Libraries

April 11 – 16 Reading Week exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Achievements: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 Years of Service” – Parish Library, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, and Warminster Branch Libraries

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May Child Month exhibition entitled “Our World, Their Future, Our Responsibility” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

May 3 – 8 Education Week exhibition entitled “Empowering Learners for Sustained Social and Economic Development” – Parish Library, Nain, Santa Cruz, and Warminster Branch Libraries

June Road Safety Month exhibition entitled “Save 300 Lives” – Parish Library

June Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “Building Disaster Resilience…Our First Line of Defense” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

June Environment Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Forest – Nature at Your Service” – Parish Library, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Warminster Branch Libraries

July 31 – August 6 Emancipation/Independence exhibition entitled “The Journey Continues” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Junction and Malvern Branch Libraries

September Senior Citizens’ Month exhibition entitled “Promoting Quality of Life for an Aging Society” – Parish Library

September 7 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Miss Lou’s birthday at the Parish Library, Junction and Lewisville Branch Libraries.

September 16 World Ozone Day exhibition entitled “HCFC Phase Out: A Unique Opportunity” – Parish Library

September 25 World Heart Day exhibition entitled “One World, One Home, One Heart” – Parish Library

September 27 Tourism Day exhibition entitled “Tourism – Linking Countries."- Parish Library

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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Taking Care of the Women in our Lives” Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Lewisville, Malvern, Junction, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

October 10– 17 Heritage Week exhibition entitled "The Journey Continues". – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

October 23 – 29 Family Planning Week exhibition entitled "Healthy Families Come From Family Planning." – Parish Library, Balaclava, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, and Warminster Branch Libraries

October 23 – 29 Fire Safety Awareness Week exhibition entitled “140 Years of Fire Fighting, Preventing and Evolving” – Parish Library, Elderslie and Red Bank Branch Libraries

November Drug Awareness Month exhibition entitled “You are Sure to Lose, if you Abuse the Booze” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Warminster Branch Libraries

Parenting Month exhibition entitled “Parent the Right Way – Take Responsibility Today” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

Youth Month exhibition entitled “Young and Creative, Bold and Innovative” - Parish Library

Local Government Month exhibition entitled “Local Government Your Partner in Community Development” – Parish Library

November 6 – 11 World Radiography Week exhibition entitled “Digital Imaging – The Eye of the Future” – Parish Library

December 1 World AIDS Day exhibition entitled “Getting to Zero”– Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Malvern, Red Bank, Southfield and Warminster

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Branch Libraries

December 20 Christmas Season exhibition – Parish Library

2012

January 8 – 14 Earthquake Awareness Week exhibition entitled “Earthquakes Can Strike Anywhere, Anytime. Be Prepared There Are No Signs”. – Elderslie, Junction and Santa Cruz Branch Libraries

January 26 International Customs Day exhibition entitled “Borders Divide, Customs Connects” – Parish Library

February Black History Month exhibition entitled “Black Women in Jamaican Culture & History” – Parish Library, Balaclava, Elderslie, Junction, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

Reggae Month exhibition entitled “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart & Soul” – Parish Library, Elderslie, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

February 6 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Bob Marley’s birthday at Parish Library, Balaclava, Lewisville, Malvern, Red Bank and Southfield Branch Libraries

February 17 Jamaica Day exhibition entitled “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold”. – Parish Library, Malvern, Red Bank, Santa Cruz and Warminster Branch Libraries

February 24 Exhibition mounted to commemorate The Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante’s Birthday – Parish Library, Nain and Warminster Branch Libraries

February 29 Exhibition mounted to commemorate Edna Manley’s Birthday – Parish Library, Malvern and Santa Cruz Branch Libraries

March 6 Peace Day exhibition entitled “Love Jamaica! Live in Peace!” - Parish Library, Balaclava, Junction, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and

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Warminster Branch Libraries

March 8 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” – Parish Library, Lewisville, Malvern, Nain, Red Bank, Santa Cruz, Southfield and Warminster Branch Libraries

March 15 World Consumer Rights Day exhibition entitled “Campaigning to Cut the Cost of Sending Money Abroad” – Parish Library, Malvern, Santa Cruz and Southfield Branch Libraries

Promotional Activities

2011

April 25 Exhibition mounted at Independence Park for St. Elizabeth Horticultural Flower Show on April 25, 2011 – entitled “To Everything There is A Season”

March – August National Reading Competition – Theme: “Read and Feel the Heart and Soul of a Nation”

April 8 Class visit from Mayfield All Age School – Southfield Branch Library

April 8 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

April 13 Class visit from Sandy Bank Primary School – Parish Library

April 14 Story hour at Mayfield & Bethlehem All Age Schools in celebration of Reading Week - Theme – “Celebrating Our Achievements: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 Years of Service”. - Parish Library

April 29 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

May 3 Story hour at Brompton Primary School for Read Across Jamaica Day – under the theme - “Empowering Learners for Sustained Social and Economic Development”. - Parish Library

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May 13 Class visit from Newell High School – Malvern Branch Library

May 16 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

May 19 Class visit from White Hill Early Childhood Institute – Santa Cruz Branch Library

July 2 Exhibition mounted at River Falls, Maggotty for Green 4 Life Music Festival

August 2 – 19 Summer Programme at all service points under the theme - “Summer Fiesta – Celebrate Africa.”

September 6 Class visit from Balaclava Primary School – Balaclava Branch Library

September 7 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

September 9 Class visit from Parottee Primary School – Parish Library

September 9 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

September 14, 15, 23 Class visit from Mayfield All Age School – Southfield Branch Library

October 3 Class visit –from Balaclava Primary School – Balaclava Branch Library

October 14 Class visit from Bethel Prep School – Parish Library

October 23 Class visit from Balaclava Primary School – Balaclava Branch Library

October 25 Class visit from Mocho Early Childhood Institute – Lewisville Branch Library

November 8 Class visit from Mayfield All Age School – Southfield Branch Library

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November 9, 1 Class visit from Mocho Early Childhood Institute – Lewisville Branch Library

November 21 Class visit from Balaclava Primary School – Balaclava Branch Library

December 5 Class visit from Mocho Early Childhood Institute – Lewisville Branch Library

2012

January 9, 25 Class visit from Nain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

February 1 Class visit from Mocho Early Childhood Institute – Lewisville Branch Library

February 3 Class visit from Pondside Primary School – Parish Library

February 7 Class visit fromNain Primary & Junior High School – Nain Branch Library

February 11, 18 Class visit – Top Hill Primary School – Southfield Branch Library

March 8 Exhibition mounted at Maggotty High School for 4H Clubs Achievement Day

March 19 Class Visit from Mocho Early Childhood Institute – Lewisville Branch Library

Networking with Other Agencies

2011

October 9 – 14 Mental Health Week Exhibitions mounted under the theme “ The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health” in association with the St. Elizabeth Health Department - Parish Library and Santa Cruz Branch Library

October 16 – 22 Displays highlighting the Credit Union movement were mounted at the Junction and Santa Cruz Branch Libraries in commemoration of Credit Union Week.

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2012

March 26 – April 10 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Exhibition at the Parish Library

Westmoreland

Public Education

2011

April 1 Reading Competition at the Main Library and Negril Branch Library

April 11-15 Reading Week “Take the Lead and Read” exhibition mounted at Parish Library

April 22 Earth Day: “A Billion Acts of Green” exhibition mounted at the Parish Library

April 23 World Book and Copyright Day: “Pathway to your Future” exhibition mounted at the Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library

April 21-27 World Intellectual Property Day “Designing the Future” exhibition mounted at the Parish Library

April 21-30 Good Friday and Easter Season: “Celebration and Meaning of Easter” exhibitions mounted at the Parish Library

May 1-30 Child Month “Our World, Their World, Our Responsibility” exhibition mounted at all service points

May 3-6 World Freedom Day: “21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers” exhibition mounted at the Parish Library

May 12-16 Mothers’ Day: “The Love of a Mother” exhibition mounted at the Main Library

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exhibition mounted.

May 3 Read Across Jamaica exhibition was mounted and taken along to Mount Grace Primary School and Grange Hill Primary and Junior High School

June 3-24 Disaster Preparedness Month exhibition entitled “A Time to Remember, A time to Prepare” – Negril, Beeston Spring Branch Libraries and Parish Library

June 5 World Environment day exhibition entitled “Forest: Nature at your Service” mounted at Petersfield Branch Library and Parish Library.

June 15-20 World Ocean Day exhibition entitled “Our Ocean: Greening Our Future”

June 19 Father’s Day: “Our Fathers’ Role” exhibition mounted

June 24 Flower show at Mannings and then placed in the library : “Tropical Delight” exhibition mounted

July 18-29 Summer Programme: “Summer Fiesta: Celebrate Africa” exhibition mounted at Negril Branch Library

July 25 Summer Programme: “Africa-Kenya” exhibition mounted at Parish Library

July 25 Summer Programme: “Africa-Nigeria” exhibition mounted at Parish Library

July 25 Summer Programme: “Africa-Ghana” exhibition mounted – Parish Library

August 1 Emancipation Day: “Freedom Come” exhibition mounted –Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library

August 6 Independence Day: “Jamaican Women” exhibition mounted – Parish Library

August 17-21 Marcus Garvey Birthday Tribute at Parish Library, Beeston Spring and Petersfield Branch Libraries

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September 7-12 Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley Birthday Tribute “Tribute to Miss Lou” – Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Darliston, Petersfield and St. Leonards Branch Libraries

September 8 International Literacy Day display mounted at Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library

September 16 International Ozone Day display entitled “Ozone Layer Protection: Governance and Compliance at their best” mounted at Parish Library

September 21 International Day of Peace display mounted at Parish Library

September 25 World Heart Day display entitled “One World, One Home, One Heart” -at Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library

September 27 World Tourism Day display entitled “Linking Cultures” – Parish Library, Whitehouse, Petersfield and Beeston Spring Branch Libraries

October 7 National Tree Planting Day display entitled “Protecting Our Forest Sustaining Lives…Plant a Tree for your Community” – Bethel Town Branch Library

October 11-19 National Heritage Week display entitled “The Journey Continues” mounted at all service points.

October 1-30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month display entitled “Think Pink” – Parish Library, Petersfield Branch Library

October 23 – 29 Fire Awareness week display entitled “140 Years of Fire Fighting, Prevention and Evolving” at the Parish Library, Negril & Bethel Town Branch Libraries

October 23 – 29 Lupus Awareness Month display entitled “You are not alone” – Parish Library & Negril Branch Library

October 30- Nov. 5 Library Week: “Libraries Charting a Course for National Development” display mounted at Parish Library. Talks Westmoreland Parish Library Network and its services – several schools.

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November 1 -30 Youth Month display entitled “Youths Our Future, Our Responsibility” – Parish Library

November 9 – 20 Drug Awareness Month display entitled “Think Health - Not Drugs” – Petersfield Branch Library

November 14 World Diabetes Day display mounted at Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Bethel Town and Negril Branch Libraries

November 16 – 25 Parent Month exhibition entitled “Parenting the Right Way, Taking Responsibility Today” at all service points.

November 16 Public Lecture for Parent Month: “Understanding Dyslexia” at the Parish Library

November 20 Universal Children Day: “Make Every Child Count” display at the Parish Library

November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women display at the Parish Library

November 26 We Likkle but We Tallawah: Parents Reading with Babies and Toddlers - “Tips and guidelines for Reading to Babies and Toddlers”

December 1 World AIDS Day “Universal Access is Necessary” display at the Parish Library, Bethel Town and Darliston Branch Libraries

December 7 International Civil Aviation Day: “Assistance and co- operation for Globally Sustainable Air Transport” display at the Parish Library

December 10 – 16 Human Rights Day: “Celebrate Human Rights” display at the Parish Library and Bethel Town Branch Library

December 21 – 28 Christmas: “Christmas Traditions” display at the Parish Library and Petersfield Branch Library.

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January 8-14 Earthquake Awareness Month exhibition entitled “Earthquake can strike anywhere, anytime. Be prepared, there are no signs” - Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Bethel Town, Petersfield, and Negril Branch Libraries

February 3-12 Bob Marley Birthday tribute “Marley the Godfather of Reggae” mounted at the Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Negril and Petersfield Branch Libraries

February 1-29 Black History Month exhibition “Black Women in Jamaican Culture and History” mounted at the Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Bethel Town, Darliston, Petersfield, Negril, St. Leonards and Whitehouse Branch Libraries

February 1-29 Reggae Month at the Main Library

February 17 Jamaica Day: “Celebrate Jamaica: Goals for Gold” display at the Parish Library, Beeston Spring, Bethel Town, Darliston, Petersfield and Negril Branch Libraries

February 21 Display and Seminar on “The Importance of Reading” for Edutainment Day at Kings Anglican Church Grounds, Whitehouse then displayed at Parish Library

March 8 4-H Achievement Day: “Youth Involvement in Agriculture for Economic Growth and Development” display at the Parish Library, taken to the Savanna-la- Mar High School.

March 8 International Women’s Day exhibition entitled “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Future” mounted at the Parish Library, Bethel Town and Petersfield Branch Libraries

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SCHOOL LIBRARIES SERVED BY REGIONS

Primary School Libraries Served High School Libraries Served Regions Inf. Prim. All- P.J.H. Spec. Total P.J.H. Tech. Sec. Spec. Total Grand Age High High Total

1 11 144 26 24 3 208 2 2 35 1 40 248 2 4 66 27 11 - 108 1 2 11 - 14 122 3 5 97 30 15 - 147 2 21 - 23 170 4 5 90 24 9 - 128 4 2 8 - 14 142 5 2 65 12 4 - 83 5 1 9 - 15 98 6 2 89 31 8 - 130 2 2 13 - 17 147 Total 29 551 150 71 3 804 16 9 97 1 123 927

** N.B. 16 Primary and Junior High Schools served received both Primary and High School services as follows: Region 1: Constant Spring & White Marl Primary & Junior High Schools (2) Region 2: Bellevue Primary & Junior High (1) Region 3: Hatfield & Rest Primary and Junior High Schools (2) Region 4: Moneague, Enfield, Mt. Angus & Retreat Primary & Junior High Schools (4) Region 5: Avocat, Mt. Hermon, Bath, Cedar Valley & Port Morant Primary & Junior High Schools (5) Region 6: Elderslie & New Hope Primary & Junior High Schools (2)

Key:

Inf.: Infant Prim.: Primary P.J.H.: Primary & Junior High Spec.: Special Tech. High: Technical High Sec. High: Secondary High

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DONATIONS TO SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK APRIL 2011- MARCH 2012

Donors Resource Material No. of Copies

Wolmer’s Trust Girls’ and Boys’ and Merl Booklets 638 Grove High Schools

Holy Trinity High School Books 39

The Children Chance Books 6,940 CDs 11 Cassettes 25

Mrs. Valerie Facey Books 2,000

Food for the Poor CDs 86 sets (4 each)

Doreen Thompson Books 15

Donovan Thompson Books 6

Papine High School Books 37

Britmach Industries CDs 20

Total 9,037 Books 638 Booklets 375 CDs 25 Cassettes

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Appendix SLN 003 ENCYCLOPEDIAS ALLOCATED TO SELECT SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Region School Reference 1 Alpha The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Angels Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Berwick Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Half Way Tree Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Greater Portmore Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Guy’s Hill Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Kensington Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Lawrence Tavern Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Mt. Hermon Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Portsmouth Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Redwood Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Rose Hill Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) St. John Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Seafield Primary & Infant The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Springvale Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Time & Patience Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Tower Hill Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Wakefield Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage York Street Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Greenwich All Age The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia King Weston All Age Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Louise Bennett Coverley All Age Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Mount James All Age Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Somerset All Age & Infant Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Watermount All Age Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Braeton PJH The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Hall’s Delight PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Linstead PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Mount Moreland PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage New Day PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Rosemount PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Shortwood Practising PJH Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Clan Carthy High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Dunoon Park Technical High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Ewarton High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Kingston High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Pembroke Hall High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Vauxhall High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes)

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Regions School Reference 2 Cacoon Castle Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Cambridge Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Chatsworth Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Cove Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Irwin Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Kinloss Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Pondside Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Rio Bueno Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Salt Marsh Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Troy Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Vaughansfield Primary & Infant Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Brownsville All Age Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Chambers Pen All Age Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Chester Castle All Age The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Somerton All Age & Infant The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Sudbury All Age The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Catadupa PJH Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Sandy Bay PJH Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Cedric Titus High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Green Island High Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Herbert Morrison Technical High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Holland High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Rusea’s High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Total 23 8 sets & 15 single volume

3 Albion Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Alley Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Alston Primary & Infant Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Ashley Primary & Infant Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Auchtembeddie Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Bellefield Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Bethany Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Bryce Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Coffee Piece Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Denbigh Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Effortville Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Elgin Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Gimme-Me-Bit Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Medina Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) McIntosh Memorial Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Porus Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia

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4 Aboukir Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Alderton Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Baxters Mountain Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Bellefield Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Bensonton Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Breadnut Hill Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Brown’s Town Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Charlton Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Eccleston Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Epworth Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Free Hill Primary & Infant The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Jeffreyville Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Job’s Hill Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Long Road Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Mahoe Hill Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Marlborough Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Mason Hall Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Parry Town Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Prickly Pole Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Ramble Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Rose Bank Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Scott’s Hall Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Watsonville Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) York Castle Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Bohemia All Age Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Gibraltar All Age Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Lower Buxton All Age Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes)

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5 Arcadia Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Belle Castle Primary & Infant Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Bellevue Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Claverty Cottage Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Lystra Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Middleton Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Minto Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Norwich Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Rural Hill Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Seaside Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Sherwood Forest Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Shirley Castle Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Rowlandsfield Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Fruitful Vale Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Fair Prospect High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Happy Grove High Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Morant Bay High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Port Antonio High Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Total 18 9 sets & 12 single volume

6 Balaclava Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Ballards Valley Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Barbary Hall Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Bigwoods Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Craisbrook Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Epping Forest Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Grange Hill Primary Compton’s Encyclopedia (26 volumes) Haddo Primary & Infant Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Leeds Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage Mount Osborn Primary The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Pedro Plains Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Petersfield Primary & Infant The Ultimate How it Works Encyclopedia Russells Primary Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage St. Mary’s Primary Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 volumes) Bethlehem All Age & Infant Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage

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List of Active, Partially Active and Inactive School Libraries

Active School Libraries

Region 1

All Age ST. ANDREW

Constitution Hill All Age Primary Greenwich All Age

King Weston All Age Balmagie Primary Louise Bennett-Coverley All Age Bowden Hill Primary Rock Hall All Age Cavaliers Primary Somerset All Age & Infant Craighton Primary Westphalia All Age Duhaney Park Primary Whitfield All Age Dunrobin Primary

Dupont Primary and Infant Primary and Junior High Essex Hall Primary

Excelsior Primary Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High Friendship Brook Primary Brandon Hill Primary and Junior High Half -Way Tree Primary Constant Spring Primary and Junior High Harbour View Primary Dallas Primary and Junior High Hope Valley Experimental Primary and Infant Hall’s Delight Primary and Junior High Jacks Hill Primary John Mills Primary and Junior High Lawrence Tavern Primary Maverely Primary and Junior High Mannings Hill Primary Melrose Primary and Junior High Maxfield Park Primary Mico Practising Primary and Junior High Mona Heights Primary New Day Primary and Junior High Mount Fletcher Primary Seaward Primary and Junior High New Gardens Primary & Infant Shortwood Practising Primary and Junior New Providence Primary High Padmore Primary Stony Hill Primary and Junior High Pembroke Hall Primary Swallowfield Primary and Junior High Rousseau Primary

St. Benedict’s Primary High St. Francis Primary & Infant

St. Patrick’s Primary Charlie Smith High St. Peter Claver Primary Clan Carthy High St. Richard’s Primary Donald Quarrie High Tarrant Primary Haile Selassie High

Mavis Bank High

Mona High

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Norman Manley High Vauxhall High Papine High Pembroke Hall High Technical High Penwood High Tarrant High Dunoon Park Technical High Trench Town High

Special Schools ST. CATHERINE

Danny Williams School for the Deaf Infant Lister Mair Gilby High of the Deaf The Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica Bridgeport Infant Spanish Town Infant KINGSTON Waterford Infant

Infant Primary

All Saints Infant Angel’s Primary Alpha Infant Ascot Primary Central Branch Infant Bellas Gate Primary St. Anne’s Infant Belmont Park Primary St. Joseph’s Infant Berwick Primary St. Michael’s Infant Bonnett Primary Bridgeport Primary Primary Brown’s Hall Primary Eltham Park Primary Allman Town Primary Ensom City Primary Alpha Primary Ewarton Primary Franklin Town Primary Friendship Primary Holy Family Primary & Infant Garden Hill Primary Holy Rosary Primary Giblatore Primary St. Aloysius Primary Greater Portmore Primary St. Anne’s Primary Guanaboa Vale Primary Guy’s Hill Primary Primary and Junior High Hamwalk Primary Harewood Primary Calabar Primary and Junior High Hartland Primary Norman Gardens Primary and Junior High Homestead Primary Windward Road Primary and Junior High Horizon Park Primary Independence City Primary High Jericho Primary Juan de Bolas Primary Holy Trinity High Jubilee Town Primary Kingston High Kensington Primary Tivoli Gardens High Marlie Hill Primary

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Marlie Mount Primary & Infant Whitemarl Primary and Junior High McAuley Primary Mount Hermon Primary High Mount Nebo Primary Ascot High Mount Rosser Primary & Infant Bog Walk High Old Harbour Bay Primary Bridgeport High Old Harbour Primary Cumberland High Orangefield Primary Eltham High Pear Tree Grove Primary Ewarton High Planters Hall Primary and Infant Glengoffe High Portsmouth Primary Greater Portmore High Redwood Primary Guys Hill High Rose Hill Primary Innswood High Sargeantville Primary Jonathan Grant High Seafield Primary and Infant McGrath High Southborough Primary Old Harbour High Spanish Town Primary Spanish Town High Springvale Primary St. Catherine High St. Faith’s Primary Tacius Golding High St. John’s Primary Waterford High Time and Patience Primary Top Hill Primary Technical High Top Jackson Primary Tydixon Primary Jose Marti Technical High Wakefield Primary Waterford Primary Watermount Primary Region 2 York Street Primary ST. JAMES All Age

Infant Bois Content All Age

Kentish All Age Cambridge Infant Lluidas Vale All Age Montego Bay Infant Lucky Valley All Age

New Mount Industry All Age Primary

Primary and Junior High Barracks Road Primary

Cambridge Primary Braeton Primary and Junior High Chatsworth Primary Linstead Primary and Junior High Corinaldi Avenue Primary Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High Goodwill Primary and Infant Point Hill Leased Primary and Junior High Granville All Age Rosemount Primary and Junior High Irwin Primary Troja Primary and Junior High Mount Zion Primary

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Orange Hill Primary Cove Primary Roehampton Primary Esher Primary Sunderland Primary Green Island Primary Tower Hill Primary Gurney’s Mount Primary Vaughnsfield Primary & Infant Kendal Primary Lucea Primary All Age Mount Hannah Primary Pell River Primary Bogue Hill All Age Pondside Primary John’s Hall All Age Watford Hill Primary Lethe All Age Lottery All Age All Age Somerton All Age & Infant Sudbury All Age Askenish All Age Chester Castle All Age Primary & Junior High Friendship All Age Hillsbrook All Age Albion Primary & Junior High Riverside All Age Farm Primary & Junior High Flankers Primary & Junior High Primary & Junior High Glendevon Primary & Junior High Mount Salem Primary & Junior High Bethel Primary & Junior High Sandy Bay Primary & Junior High High High Anchovy High Cambridge High Green Island High Maldon High Rusea’s High St. James High Technical High Technical High Knockalva Technical High Herbert Morrison Technical High

TRELAWNY HANOVER Primary Infant Albert Town Primary & Infant Lucea Infant Brampton Primary Daniel Town Primary Primary Freemans Hall Primary & Infant Kinloss Primary Brownsville Primary Refuge Primary Clifton Primary Rio Bueno Primary

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Salt Marsh Primary Coley Mountain Primary Spring Garden Primary & Infant Ferguson Primary Stewart Town Primary Frankfield Primary & Infant Troy Primary Grove Town Primary Unity Primary Harmons Primary Waldensia Primary Huntley Primary Wilson’s Run Primary Marlie Hill Primary New Broughton Primary All Age Old England Primary Plowden Primary Duncan’s All Age Porus Primary Falmouth All Age Pratville Primart & Infant Prospect Primary Primary & Junior High Ramble Primary Rose Hill Primary Bellevue Primary & Junior High Snowdon Primary Low River Primary & Junior High Victoria Town Primary Woodlands Primary High All Age Albert Town High Cedric Titus High Campbell’s Castle All Age Holland High Craighead All Age Muschett High Harry Watch All Age Kendel All Age Nazareth All Age Region 3 Patrick Town All Age

MANCHESTER Primary & Junior High

Infant Bethabara Primary & Junior High Hatfield Primary & Junior High Bethabara Infant Mandeville Primary & Junior High Mandeville Infant New Forrest Primary & Junior High & Infant Porus Infant New Green Primary & Junior High Villa Road Primary & Junior High Primary High Albion Primary Auchtembeddie Primary Bellefield High Bellefield Primary Christiana High Bethany Primary Cross Keys High Bryce Primary May Day High Chantilly Primary Mile Gully High Christiana (Leased) Primary & Infant Porus High

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Winston Jones High Sunbury All Age Wood Hall All Age

CLARENDON Primary & Junior High

Infant Chandlers Pen Primary & Junior High Crofts Hill Priamry & Junior High May Pen Infant Cross Primary & Junior High Four Paths Primary & Junior High Primary Garlogie Primary & Junior High Green Park Primary & Junior High Alley Primary Hayes Primary & Junior High Alston Primary & Infant Osbourne Store Primary & Junior High Ashley Primary & Infant Rest Primary & Junior High Brandon Hill Primary Coffee Piece Primary High Denbigh Primary Effortville Primary Alston High Elgin Primary Bustamante High Frankfield Primary & Infant Central High Gimme-me-bit Primary Clarendon College Hazard Primary Claude McKay High James Hill Primary Denbign High Kilsyth Primary & Infant Edwin Allen High May Pen Primary Foga Road High Mineral Heights Primary Garvey Maceo High Moravia Primary Kellits High Pleasant Valley Primary Kemps Hill High Ritchies Primary Lennon High Sanguinetti Primary Spaldings High Simon Primary & Infant Spaldings Primary Treadlight Primary Region 4 Tweedside Primary Watsonton Primary ST. ANN York Town Primary Infant All Age Brown’s Town Infant Beulah All Age John Austin All Age Primary Johns Hall All Age McNie All Age Aboukir Primary Portland Cottage All Age Alderton Primary Rock Rive All Age Alva Primary & Infant

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Bensonton Primary Technical High Breadnut Hill Primary Brown’s Town Primary Marcus Garvey Technical High Camperdown Primary Cascade Primary Eccleston Primary ST. MARY Fort George Primary & Infant Free Hill Primary Primary Grant’s Mountain Primary Murray Mountain Primary Albion Mountain Primary Ocho Rios Primary Baxter’s Mountain Primary Parry Town Primary Beecham Hill Primary & Infant Pricly Pole Primary Bellefield Primary Priory Primary Boscobel Primary St. Ann’s Bay Primary Brainerd Primary Sturge Town Primary Carron Hall Primary Waltham Primary Devon Pen Primary Watsonville Primary Elliot Primary & Infant York Castle Primary Epsom Primary Free Hill Primary & Infant All Age Galina Primary & Infant Goshen Primary Beecher Town All Age Jack’s River Primary Chalky Hill All Age Lewisburg Primary Claremont All Age Long Road Primary Clarksonville All Age Marlborough Primary Discovery Bay All Age Mason Hall Primary Gilbraltar All Age May River Primary Runaway Bay All Age Mount Joseph Primary St. George’s All Age New Orange Hill Primary & Infant Village All Age Oracabessa Primary Walkerswood All Age Port Maria Primary Watt Town All Age Ramble Primary Richmond Primary & Infant Primary & Junior High Rock River Primary Rose Bank Primary Bamboo Primary & Junior High Trinity Primary Steer Town Primary & Junior High Wallingford Primary Water Valley Primary High Woodside Primary Zion Hill Primary Aabuthnott Gallimore High Brown’s Town High All Age Ocho Rios High Annotto Bay All Age Bromley All Age

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Primary & Junior High Sherwood Forest Primary Shirley Castle Primary Clonmel Primary & Junior High Tranquility Primary Enfield Primary & Junior High Windsor Primary Highgate Primary & Junior High Windsor Forest Primary Mount Angus Primary & Junior High Retreat Primary & Junior High All Age

High Drapers All Age Manchioneal All Age Annotto Bay High Rock Hall All Age Brimmer Vale High Windsor Castle All Age Islington High Oracabessa High Primary & Junior High Tacky High Avocat Primary & Junior High Technical High Comfort Castle Primary & Junior High Fellowship Primary & Junior High St. Mary Technical High School Moore Town Primary & Junior High Mount Hermon Primary & Junior High

Region 5 High

PORTLAND Buff Bay High Fair Prospect High Infant Happy Gove High Port Antonio High Boundbrook Infant

Primary ST. THOMAS

Bellevue Primary Primary Birnamwood Primary Boston Primary & Infant Airy Castle Primary Boundbrook Primary Arcadia Primary Buff Bay Primary Dalvey Primary Bybrook Primary Easington Primary Coopers Hill Primary Golden Grove Primary & Infant Fair Prospect Primary Grants Pen Primary Fairfield Primary Hayfield Primary Fruitful Vale Primary Johnson Mountain Primary Ken Wright Primary Lyssons Primary Port Antonio Primary Lystra Primary Reach Primary & Infant Morant Bay Primary Seaside Primary Old Pera Primary

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Pear Tree River Primary & Infant Burnt Savannah Primary Prospect Primary Carisbrook Primary Rowlandsfield Primary Clapham Primary Seaforth Primary Epping Forest Primary Thornton Primary Frazer Primary Trinityville Primary Fyffes Pen Primary White Horses Primary Geneva Primary Woburn Lawn Primary Glen Stuart Primary Yallahs Primary Happy Grove Primary Holland Primary All Age Hopeton Primary Hopewell Primary Bethseda All Age Kilmarnock Primary Lacovia Primary Primary & Junior High Leeds Primary Merrywood Primary Bath Primary & Junior High Mount Osbourne Primary Cedar Valley Primary & Junior High & Infant Mountainside Primary Port Morant Primary & Junior High Mulgrave Primary Newton Primary High Parottee Primary Pedro Plains Primary Morant Bay High Pondside Primary Paul Bogle High Russells Primary Robert Lightbourne High Sandy Bank Primary Seaforth High Schoolfield Primary Yallahs High Seaview Primary Siloah Primary Technical High St. Mary’s Primary Thornton Primary St. Thomas Technical High Top Hill Primary Warminster Primary

Region 6 All Age

ST. ELIZABETH Bethlehem All Age & Infant Bogue All Age Primary Fullerswood All Age Giddy Hall All Age Balaclava Primary Goshen All Age Ballards Valley Primary Mayfield All Age Barbary Hall Primary Middle Quarters All Age Bigwoods Primary Quickstep All Age Brinkley Primary Springfield All Age Brompton Primary

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Primary & Junior High Peggy Barry Primary & Infant Petersfield Primary & Infant Aberdeen Primary & Junior High Porters Mountain Primary Elderslie Primary & Junior High Savanna-la-mar Primary Nain Primary & Junior High Sir Clifford Campbell Primary Santa Cruz Primary & Junior High St. Paul’s Primary Unity Primary High All Age B.B. Coke High Balaclava High Ashton All Age Black River High Bethel Town All Age Lacovia High Caledonia All Age Maggotty High Dundee All Age Newell High Mount Airy All Age Revival All Age Technical High Seaford Town All Age Sheffield All Age St. Elizabeth Technical High Williamsfield All Age

Primary & Junior High WESTMORELAND Strawberry Primary & Junior High Infant High Savanna-la-mar Infant Belmont Academy Primary Godfrey Stewart High Grange Hill High Barneyside Primary Little London High Beaufort Primary Petersfield High Blauwearie Primary Broughton Primary Technical High Cairn Curran Primary Chantilly Primary Frome Technical High Cokes View Primary Darliston Primary Enfield Primary & Infant Friendship Primary Haddo Primary & Infant Holly Hill Primary & Infant Kings Primary Little London Primary Moreland Hill Primary New Works Primary & Infant

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Partially Active School Libraries St. Alban’s Primary Region 1

ST. ANDREW ST. CATHERINE

Primary Primary

August Town Primary Cedar Valley Primary & Infant Bito Primary & Infant Victoria Primary Bloxburgh Primary & Infant Clifton Primary All Age Drews Avenue Primary & Infant George Headley Primary Ginger Ridge All Age Golden Spring Primary Spring Gardens All Age Golden Valley Primary & Infant St. Jude’s Primary Tavares Gardens Primary Region 2 Tower Hill Primary ST. JAMES All Age Primary Red Hills All Age Adelphi Primary Primary and Junior High Anchovy Primary Bickerseth Primary & Infant Allman Hill Primary & Junior High Catherine Hall Primary, Infant & Special Cockburn Garden Primary & Junior High Education Dumfries Primary High Howard Cooke Primary Maldon Primary Edith Dalton James High Niagara Primary

Special Schools All Age

Maxfiled Park Children’s Home Barrett Town All Age Buckingham All Age KINGSTON Mount Horeb All Age & Infant Springfield All Age Primary Primary & Junior High Clan Carthy Primary Jessie Ripoll Primary Catadupa Primary & Junior High Rollington Primary Garland Primary & Junior High

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HANOVER

Primary All Age First Hill All Age Cacoon Castle Primary Wait-A-Bit All Age Middlesex Corner Primary Mount Peto Primary Mount Ward Primary Region 3 St. Simon’s Primary MANCHESTER All Age Primary Cacoon All Age Cave Valley All Age Alligator Pond Primary & Infant Chambers Pen All Age Broadleaf Primary Claremont All Age Christiana Moravian Primary & Infant Maryland All Age Ebenezer Primary Upper Rock Spring All Age & Infant Fairfield Primary McIntosh Memorial Primary Primary & Junior High Medina Primary Mount Olivet Primary Success Primary & Junior High Richmond Primary Somerset Primary High Zion Hill Primary St. Jago Primary Merlene Ottey High All Age

TRELAWNY Comfort Hall All age Devon All Age Infant Mizpah All Age Pike All Age Falmouth Infant Robin’s Hall All Age St. Paul’s All Age Primary Top Hill All Age & Infant Waterloo All Age Alps Primary & Infant Clarke’s Town Primary CLARENDON Duanvale Primary Granville Primary Infant Hampden Primary & Infant Hastings Primary Alley Infant Sawyers Primary Ulster Spring Primary Primary Warsop Primary Anderson Town Primary 321

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Arthurs Seat Primary Primary & Junior High Bailleston Primary Brixton Hill Primary & Infant Leicesterfield Primary, Junior High & Infant Bunkers Hill Primary Moores Primary & Junior High Collington Primary Free Town Primary High Gravel Hill Primary Kellits Primary Thompson Town High Long Look Primary Main Ridge Primary Milk River Primary Region 4 Mitchell’s Hill Primary Mitchell Town Primary ST. ANN Mocho Primary & Infant Morgan’s Forest Primary & Infant Infant Morgan’s Pass Primary Mount Airy Primary & Infant Charlton Infant Mount Providence Primary St. Ann’s Bay Infant Mount Carmel Primary Park Hall Primary & Infant Primary Pindars Valley Primary Prospect Primary Bethany Primary Race Course Primary Charlton Primary Red Hills Primary Chester Primary Richmond Park Primary Clapham Primary Rock Primary Clydesdale Primary Rosewell Primary Epworth Primary Salt Savannah Primary & Infant Hoolebury Primary Scotts Pass Primary & Infant Inverness Primary & Infant Smithville Primary Iron’s Mountain Primary Thompson Town Primary & Infant Jeffreyville Primary Victoria Primary Liberty Hill Primary Wanstead Primary Lime Hall Primary Mount Moriah Primary & Infant All Age Mount Waddy Primary Mount Zion Primary Aenon Town All Age Retirement Primary Chapelton All Age Servite Primary Crooked River All Age Turnberry Primary Cumberland All Age Waltham Abbey Primary Mount Liberty All Age Staceyville All Age All Age Toll Gate All Age & Infant Trout Hall All Age Bohemia All Age Golden Grove All Age Keith All Age Linton Park All Age 322

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Lower Buxton All Age Region 5 Madras All Age PORTLAND Primary & Junior High Infant Higgins Land Primary & Junior High Muirhouse Primary & Junior High Port Antonio Infant Stephney Primary & Junior High Primary ST. MARY Belle Castle Primary & Infant Infant Charles Town Primary Claverty Cottage Primary Carron Hall Infant Norwich Primary Port Maria Infant Rural Hill Primary

Primary All Age

Camberwell Primary Black Hill All Age Derry Primary Maidstone All Age Donnington Primary St. Margaret’s Bay All Age Gayle Primary Hillside Primary ST. THOMAS Jeffrey Town Primary Jobs Hill Primary Primary Mahoe Hill Primary Martin’s Primary Amity Hall Primary & Infant Preston Primary Barking Lodge Primary Preston Hill Primary Middleton Primary Robin’s Bay Primary Minto Primary Three Hills Primary Mount Vernon Primary Penlyne Castle Primary All Age Richmond Gap Primary & Infant

Hampstead All Age Newstead All Age Region 6 Paisley All Age St. Elizabeth Primary & Junior High Primary Castleton Primary & Junior High Jackson Primary & Junior High Austin Primary Beersheba Primary Braes River Primary Black River Primary & Infant Crawford Primary Lalor Primary 323

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Marie Cole Memorial Primary WESTMORELAND Morningside Primary Newcombe Valley Primary Infant Nightingale Grove Primary Park Mountain Primary St. John’s Infant Pepper Primary Red Bank Primary Primary Retirement Primary Roses Valley Primary Carmel Primary Slipe Leased Primary Ferris Primary St. Alban’s Primary George’s Plain Primary White Hill Primary Mount Hermon Primary New Castle Primary All Age Paul Island Primary St. Leonard’s Primary Ginger Hill All Age Lititz All Age and Infant All Age Pisgah All Age Content All Age Primary & Junior High Cornwall Mountain All Age Kew Park All Age & Infant Accompong Primary & Junior High Little Bay All Age & Infant Mearnsville All Age Negril All Age New Roads All Age Petersville All Age Retrieve All Age

Primary & Junior High

Kentucky Primary & Junior High Mount Grace Primary & Junior High Salem Primary & Junior High

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Inactive School Libraries

Region 1 Port Royal All Age & Infant ST. ANDREW Rennock Lodge All Age

Primary ST. CATHERINE Content Gap Primary Grove Primary Infant Iris Gelley Primary Jones Town Primary Naggo Head Infant Mountain View Primary St. Martin De Porres Primary Primary Trench Town Primary Unity Primary & Infant Bartons Primary Bermaddy Primary All Age Berry Hill Primary & Infant Cassava River Primary & Infant Mount James All Age Crescent Primary St. Theresa All Age Davis Primary Woodford All Age Eccelston Primary Good Hope Primary High Grateful Hill Primary Gregory Park Primary Denham Town High McCooks Primary Naggo Head Primary KINGSTON Paul Mountain Primary Pollyground Primary Infant Simon Primary St. Catherine Primary Allman Town Infant Tulloch Primary

Primary All Age

Chetolah Park Primary Kitson Town All Age Denham Town Primary Sligoville All Age Elleston Primary & Infant St. Mary’s All Age North Street Congregational Primary Tredegar Park All Age St. Andrew Primary St. George’s Girls Primary & Infant St. Michael’s Primary

All Age

Boys Town All Age Central Branch All Age 325

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Region 2

ST. JAMES Lime Tree Garden Primary & Infant

Primary All Age

Chetwood Memorial Primary Exchange All Age Philadelphia All Age All Age Primary & Junior High Salt Spring All Age Salter’s Hill All Age Moneague Primary & Junior High

HANOVER ST. MARY

Primary Primary

Church Hill Primary Labyrinth Primary Jericho Primary Scotts Hall Primary

TRELAWNY Region 5

Primary PORTLAND

Bounty Hall Primary Primary Wakefield Primary Belvedere Primary Bloomfield Primary Region 3 Nonsuch Primary Orange Bay Primary MANCHESTER Skibo Primary

Primary All Age

Mile Gully Primary Hope Bay All Age Mount Pleasant All Age

Region 4 Primary & Junior High

ST. ANN Cascade Primary & Junior High

Primary

Brittonville Primary 326

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ST. THOMAS

Primary Primary & Junior High Duckenfield Primary Font Hill Primary New Hope Primary & Junior High Hillside Primary John’s Town Primary Spring Garden Primary High White Hall Primary Wilmington Primary Lewisville High Winchester Primary Maud McLeod High

All Age

Aeolus Valley All Age Bull Bay All Age

Region 6

ST. ELIZABETH

Primary

Rose Hall All Age

WESTMORELAND

Primary

Bull Savannah Primary Grange Hill Primary Townhead Primary

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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 2011- MARCH 2012

HEADQUATERS

Promotional Activities

2011 April 11-16 National Reading Week Display – Theme: “Celebrate Our Achievements: Teaching the Nation to Read – 40 Years of Service”

April 13 National Reading Week- Story Hour Sessions – Sts. Peter & Paul Preparatory

April 14 National Reading Week- Story Hour Sessions – Alpha Infant

April 15 Reading Competition Judging- Shortwood Practising PJH

April 19 National Reading Week- Talk and Story Hour Sessions – Central Branch Infant

October 1-31 International School Library Month Display- Theme: “School Libraries, Empower Learners for Life”

October 30- Library Week Display- Theme: “Libraries Supporting Capacity November 5 Building for Development”

October 31 Library Week Story Hour Sessions- Alpha Infant and Windward Road PJH

November 1 Library Week Story Hour Sessions – Allman Town and Rollington Town Primary

November 2 Library Week Story Hour Sessions – Excelsior Primary

2012 February 16- Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar Display -Theme: “School Library March 29 Network Creating an Enabling School Library Environment”- mounted at Regions 2, 3 and 6 seminars

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Public Education

2011 May 1-31 Child Month Display - Theme: “Our World … Their Future … Our Responsibility”

June 1 – Display – Theme: “Atlantic/ Caribbean Hurricane Season November 30 2011”

August 1 Display- Theme: “Emancipation”

August 6 Display- Theme: “Independence”

September 7 International Literacy Day Display- Theme: “Literacy for Peace”

November 1-30 Display – Theme: “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today”

December 14-31 Display- Theme: “Christmas Around the World”

December 26- Display- Theme: “Kwanzaa” January 1, 2012

2012 January 8-14 Earthquake Awareness Week Display - Theme: “Earthquake Can Strike Anywhere, Anytime. Be Prepared, There are No Signs”

January 29- Restorative Justice Week Display - Theme: “One People, One February 4 Spirit, One Justice”

February 1-29 Reggae Month Display- Theme: “Jamaica 50: Jamaica’s Heart and Soul”

REGION 1

Promotional Activities

2011 May 27 Story Reading Session- Rose Gordon Preparatory

November 17 Talk- Theme: “Reading”- Portsmouth Primary

2012 March 28 Story Hour Session – Rousseau Primary

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Public Education

2011 April 7 Presentation – Theme: “Black Achievers in the Celebration of the Year of the People of Black Decent”- Innswood High

June 13, 20, 27 Presentations- Theme: “Disaster and Emergency Management”- Calabar and Shortwood Practising PJH and New Providence Primary

November 16 Presentation- Theme: “Parent the Right Way: Take Responsibility Today”- All Saints Infant

REGION 2

Promotional Activities

2011 April 12 Career Day Talk and Story hour Sessions – Bogue Hill All age

April 14 Literacy Fair Story Hour Session – Theme: “Encouraging Literacy for a Brighter Tomorrow” – Vaughnsfield Primary

May 3 Read Across Jamaica Day - Story Hour Session – Albion PJH

May 26 Literacy Fair Story Hour Session- Theme: “Literate Communities: Productive Society”- Granville All Age

June 3 Library Tour- Prescillas Preparatory

July 20 Library Tour- Barrett Town All Age

September 16 Library Tour- Howard Cooke Primary

October 25 Library Month Story Hour Session- Lucea Primary

October 26 Library Month Story Hour Sessions- Lottery All Age and Sunderland Primary

October 27 Library Month Story Hour Session- Farm PJH

November 17 Story Hour Session-Chetwood Memorial Primary

November 18 Story Hour Session-Irwin Primary

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May 18 Display– Theme: “The Importance of Literacy”- mounted at Salt Marsh Primary

May 26 Display – Theme: “Literate Communities: Productive Societies” Granville All Age

October 11-18 National Heritage Week Display- Theme: “Jamaica Heritage: The Journey Continues”- mounted at Goodwill All Age & Infant, Lucea Primary and Hampden Primary & Infant

October 25 Heritage Quiz – Lucea Primary

October 26 Disaster Preparedness Display – information for the display was prepared and sent to Goodwill All Age & Infant

October 28 Heritage Quiz – Hampden Primary & Infant

November 16 Display- Theme: “Care of Books”- mounted at Barracks Road Primary and Catadupa PJH

2012 February 1-29 Reggae Month Display – Theme – “Reggae 50: Jamaica’s Heart & Soul” – mounted at Granville All Age, Goodwill All Age & Infant, Albert Town and Hampden Primary & Infant, Duanvale and Kinloss Primary, Farm and Flankers PJH

REGION 3

Promotional Activities

2011 April 14 Boys Reading Day - Poetry Competition- Holmwood Technical High

May 3 Read Across Jamaica Day Story Hour Sessions – Sunbury All Age

May 4 Read Across Jamaica Day Story Hour Sessions – Rose Hill Primary

May 3, 17, 31 Display – Theme: “Reading is the Magic Key that Takes you Where you Want to Be” mounted at Sunbury and Mizpah All Age and Holmwood Technical High respectively

May 11 Story Hour Sessions – Marlie Hill Basic

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2011 May 17 Reading Day Talk and Story Hour Sessions- Theme: “Care of Books” - Mizpah All Age

May 23 Talk and Story Hour Sessions – Holmwood Technical High

May 25 & 30 Grade 4 Literacy Story Hour Sessions – Porus Primary

May 26 Grad 4 Literacy Story Hour Session – Albion Primary

May 27 National Play Day Story Hour Sessions- Mount Olivet and Spalding Primary

June 2 Grade 4 Literacy Story Hour Session- Milk River Primary

June 9 Grade 4 Literacy Story Hour Session – Albion Primary

October 4 Reading Day Talk and Story Hour Sessions- Garlogie PJH

October 4 & 26 Story Hour Sessions and Heritage Presentation- Theme: “Jamaican Culture” - Holmwood Technical High

November 2 Poetry Recital and Story Hour Sessions – Ferguson Primary

November 23 - Reading Display- Theme: “Reading: The Key to be Literate” December 1 mounted at Green Park PJH and Crooked River All Age

November 23 Talk- Theme: “Young and Creative, Bold and Innovative”-Holmwood Technical High

December 1 Reading Fair Presentation and Story Hour Sessions – Theme: “The Importance of Reading” - Crooked River All Age

2012 January 25 Story Hour Session – Holmwood Technical High

February 3 Talk and Story Hour Sessions– Grade 4 Literacy Programme- St. Jago Primary

February 6 Story Hour Session- Grade 4 Literacy Programme- Medina Primary

February 9 Story Hour Session- Bellefield Primary

February 15 Literacy Day Story Hour Session- Sunbury All Age

February 16 Story Hour Session- Old England Primary

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2012 February 27 Story Hour Session- Grade 4 Literacy Programme- Waterloo All Age

February 28 Story Hour Session- Holmwood Technical High

February 29 Story Hour Session- Rose Hill Primary

March 7 Story Hour Session – Somerset Primary

March 13 Story Hour Session- Grade 4 Literacy Programme- St. Jago Primary

March 16 Story Hour Session- Grade 4 Literacy Programme- Medina Primary

March 21 Story Hour Session- Grade 4 Literacy Programme - Mt. Olivet Primary

March 27 Story Hour Session- Holmwood Technical High

Public Education

2011 May 23 Display- Theme: “Exploring Career Diversities”- mounted at Holmwood Technical High

May 31 Progressive Award Ceremony- Holmwood Technical High

October 10-11 Heritage Week Presentation -Theme: “Jamaican Heritage: The Journey Continues”- McNie All Age

October 11-18 National Heritage Week Display- Theme: “Jamaican Heritage: The Journey Continues”- mounted at Cumberland and McNie All Age and Holmwood Technical High

October 31 International School Library Month Story Hour session and Talk – Theme: “Function of the Jamaica Library Service” - Auchtembeddie Primary

November 23 Parent Day Talk Story Hour Sessions- Cross Keys High

November 23 Display- Theme: “Young and Creative, Bold and Innovative … Teen & Well Being”- mounted at Holmwood Technical High

November 24 Parent Day Talk Story Hour Sessions - Nazareth All Age

November 29 Parent Day Talk and Story Hour Sessions- Marlie Hill Primary

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2012 January 19 Career Day Display - Theme: “Your Career, Your Future and Responsibility: Exciting Career in Librarianship”- mounted by Alston High

February 21 Jamaica Day Display - Theme: “Celebrating Jamaica: Goals for Gold”- Craighead All Age

March 21-28 World Poetry and Story Telling Day Display- Theme: “Celebrating Jamaica 50: Meet Some Outstanding Jamaican Poets”- mounted at Huntley Primary and Holmwood Technical High

Networking with other Agencies and Communities

2011 May 10&16 Discussions- “Ministry of Education Literacy Programme”- Porus and Milk River Primary

June 7 Discussion-“Ministry of Education Literacy Programme”- Mizpah All Age

REGION 4

Public Education

2011 June 29 Open Day Display –Theme: “Libraries”- Steer Town Academy

REGION 5

Promotional Activities

2011 June 28 Story Hour Session- Port Antonio Infant

2012 February 2 Teacher/Librarians’ Seminar Display - Theme: “School Libraries Make a Difference”

February 23 Guest Speaker- Windsor Primary Library reopening

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Public Education

2011 May 1-31 Child Month Display - Theme: “Our World … Their Future … Our Responsibility” - mounted at Windsor Primary, Windsor Castle All Age and Buff Bay High

June 1- 30 Disaster Preparedness Month Display – Theme: “Building Disaster Resilience … Our First Line of Defence” – Regional Office

October 11-18 National Heritage Week Display - Theme: “A Fi Wi Heritage: Ole Time Sinting”- mounted at Fair Prospect Primary, Grants Pen Primary & Infant and Buff Bay High

December 1 World Aids Day Display - Theme: “Getting to Zero”- mounted at Buff Bay High

2012 January 8-14 Earthquake Awareness Week Display - Theme: “An Earthquake Can Strike Anywhere Anytime. Be Prepared, There are No Signs”- mounted at Mount Hermon PJH and Grants Pen Primary

February 1-29 Black History Month Display – mounted at Buff Bay High, Claverty Cottage Primary, Windsor Castle and Black Hill All Age

Networking with other Agencies and Communities

2012 March 31 Portland 4H Achievement Day Display – Theme: “Yam”- mounted at Pear Tree River Primary

REGION 6

Promotional Activities

2011 May 3 Read Across Jamaica Day- Story Hour Sessions – Brompton Primary

October 31 Library Week Talk- Theme: “Different Types of Books” - Retrieve All Age

November 2 Library Week Talks – Theme: “Different Types of Books” - Ferris Primary and New Works All Age

November 31 Library Week Talks – Theme: “Different Types of Books” - New Hope and Salem PJH 335

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2012 January 31 Mildred Stewart Literacy Day Story Hour Sessions - Theme: “Be Literate, Be Empowered, It’s Jamaica 50” - Balaclava Primary

Public Education

2011 November 8-16 Parent Month Display- Theme: “Parent the Right Way: Read, Talk, Play with your Child Everyday”- mounted at Carisbrook, Chantilly Primary and Carmel, Springfield and Ashton All Age

November 22-28 Drug Awareness Month Display- Theme: “You are sure to Lose if you Abuse the Booze” - mounted at Lacovia and Holland Primary, Middle Quarters and Giddy Hall All Age and Kentucky PJH

2012 February 27-29 Black History Month Display- Theme: “Black Women in Jamaica Culture and History”- mounted at Burnt Savannah, Mountainside, Fullerswood, Slipe Leased and Thornton Primary

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HRM 001: STAFF ESTABLISHMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORIES - AS AT MARCH 31, 2012

LIBRARY RESEARCH/ ACCOUNTING RECORDS DIRECTOR/ REGIONAL SENIOR LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT 1 & REFERENCE TECHNICAL ADMIN. PERSONNEL 1,2 & SECRETARIAL 1,2,3 CLERK / PARISH LIBRARIES D.DIRECTOR DIRECTOR LIBRARIAN 1,2&3 2 ASSISTANT OPERATOR OFFICERS 3 & 4 OFFICERS OTHER TOTAL

HEADQUARTERS 11 5 4 18 3 4 4 10 15 6 23 103

K.S.A.P.L. 1 1 16 19 2 3 1 4 10 24 33 114

CLARENDON 1 3 20 2 1 2 3 7 20 59

HANOVER 1 2 13 2 1 2 1 4 12 38

MANCHESTER 11418 213 4 83274

PORTLAND 1 1 4 7 2 1 2 3 3 12 36

ST. ANN 11418 212 3 52057

ST. CATHERINE 3 5 23 2 1 2 3 6 31 76

ST. ELIZABETH 11114 212 2 71647

ST. JAMES 11421 213 3 42161

ST. MARY 1 2 10 3 1 2 2 7 11 39

TRELAWNY 1 1 14 2 1 2 2 3 14 40

WESTMORELAND 1 2 16 2 1 2 1 0 13 38

ST. THOMAS 1 2 10 2 1 2 1 6 10 35 SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK 1 2 11 8 7 1 5 4 13 52 GRAND TOTAL 12 6 22 65 229 5 39 17 41 58 94 281 869

337 JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Appendix HRM 002 Appointments (Provisional) w.e.f. April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 Name / Substantive Class. / Date of No. Post Location Post Title Grade Post No. Type of Appt. Appt. Remarks Hanover Parish Library Network - Hopewell Branch Applied and was appointed following 1 LEAFORD RIGGON Library Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0348 Provisional 01.04.2011 successful interview Hanover Parish Applied and was appointed following 2 CLIFFORD MYLES Library Network Porter LMO/TS 1 JLS 0355 Provisional 01.04.2011 successful interview St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network - Santa Cruz Branch Applied and was appointed following 3 TRUDIAN RANDALL Library Library Aide PIDG/LD 1 JLS 0552 Provisional 04.04.2011 successful interview

St. Mary Parish Library Network - Gayle Branch Applied and was appointed following 4 COLLEEN BARRIFFE Library Records Officer PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0723 Provisional 09.05.2011 successful interview St. Mary Parish Applied and was appointed following 5 GRAIG MATTIS Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0605 Provisional 09.05.2011 successful interview Manchester Parish Library Network - Mile Gully Branch Applied and was appointed following 6 WADE WILLIAMS Library Senior Library Aide PIDG/LD 2 JLS 0477 Provisional 09.05.2011 successful interview

St. Elizabeth Parish Library Network - Santa Cruz Branch Applied and was appointed following 7 KEMAR COLE Library Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0384 Provisional 16.05.2011 successful interview

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St. Catherine Parish Applied and was appointed following 14 LINTON WYNTER Library Network Technical Operator PIDG/TO 1 JLS 0694 Provisional 27.06.2011 successful interview St. Ann Parish Applied and was appointed following 15 RUSHANI BURKE Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0573 Provisional 01.07.2011 successful interview

St. Elizabeth Parish Applied and was appointed following 16 SHARON BRISCOE Library Network Cleaner/Attendant LMO/TS 1 JLS 0557 Provisional 11.07.2011 successful interview St. Mary Parish Applied and was appointed following 17 ELISA GALNICK Library network Library Assistant PIDG/A 1 JLS 0606 Provisional 02.08.2011 successful interview

St. Catherine Parish Applied and was appointed following 18 TIFFANY WILLIS Library Network Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 JLS 0837 Provisional 08.08.2011 successful interview Manchester Parish Applied and was appointed following 19 YANNIEK THROWERS Library Network Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 JLS 0057 Provisional 08.08.2011 successful interview

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Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation w.e.f April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Classification/ Type of Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Appointment Resignation Remarks

Manchester Provisional 1 Allian Allison Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 Library Employment 08-Apr-11 No reason given

Provisional 2 Racquel Allen Librarian II PIDG/ LB 2 KSAPL Employment 28-Apr-11 To attend school

St. Elizabeth Permanent 3 Jennifer Parchment Cleaner Attendant LMO/ TS 1 Parish Library Employment 29-Apr-11 Migration

Part-time Cleaner St. James Parish Part-time 4 Jasmine Brown Attendant Library Employment 10-May-11 Abandonment

St. James Parish Provisional 5 Warren Wallace Library Aide PIDG/ LD1 Library Employment 13-May-11 Termination

St. Ann Parish Permanent 6 Alphanso DaCosta Porter LMO/ TS 1 Library Employment 17-May-11 Change of career

Part-time Library Negril Branch Part-time 7 Dellon Campbell Assistant Library Employment 18-May-11 To attend school

Accounting Trelawny Parish Permanent 8 Josephine Cooke-Jeffery Technician FMG/ AT1 Library Employment 20-May-11 No reason given

Stony Hill Permanent 9 Kevin Taylor Senior Library Aide PIDG/ LD2 Branch Library Employment 25-May-11 No reason given

Part-time Library St. Elizabeth Part-time 10 Melesia McDonald Assistant Parish Library Employment 8-Jun-11 No reason given

St. Catherine Permanent 11 Dwain Malcolm Technical Operator PIDG/ TO 1 Parish Library Employment 9-Jun-11 Start own business

Shortwood Temporary 12 Ronique Pyne Casual Worker Branch Library Employment 13-Jun-11 To attend school

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Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation w.e.f April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Classification/ Type of Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Appointment Resignation Remarks

St. Thomas Permanent 13 Edditon Edmonson Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 Parish Library Employment 30-Jun-11 No reason given

St. Thomas Permanent 14 Julian Alford Technical Operator PIDG/ TO 1 Parish Library Employment 30-Jun-11 Termination

St. James Parish Permanent 15 Camille Crichton Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Library Employment 01-Jul-11 Relocation

Senior Library Clarendon Permanent 16 Karen Marajah Assistant PIDG/ LA 2 Parish Library Employment 4-Jul-11 Medical reasons

Part-time Library St. Mary Parish Part-time 17 Shawn Stewart Assistant Library Employment 25-Jul-11 No reason given

St. James Parish Permanent 18 Teesia Campbell Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Library Employment 29-Jul-11 No reason given

Part-time Library St. Elizabeth Part-time 19 Ann Hamilton Assistant Parish Library Employment 18-Aug-11 To attend school

St. Mary Parish Temporary 20 Kerrion Smith Library Assistant PIDG/LA1 Library Employment 19-Aug-11 To attend school

Hanover Parish Permanent 21 Trevardo Grant Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Library Employment 22-Aug-11 To attend school

Portland Parish Permanent 22 Handel Gowie Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Library Employment 22-Aug-11 No reason given

St. Mary Parish Temporary 23 Trevell Duncan Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 Library Employment 23-Aug-11 To attend school

St Ann Parish Temporary 24 Asha Moncrieffe Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 Library Employment 26-Aug-11 No reason given

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Classification/ Type of Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Appointment Resignation Remarks

Permanent 25 Shanice Harvey Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 KSAPL Employment 26-Aug-11 No reason given

Trelawny Parish Permanent 26 Sydone Codling Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 Library Employment 26-Aug-11 Change of career

St Catherine Permanent 27 Kemar Knight C.S.S.O MIS/IT 1 Parish Library Employment 31-Aug-11 To attend school

Permanent 28 Omar Walker Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 KSAPL Appointment 31-Aug-11 No reason given

St. Ann Parish Provisional Job offer closer to 29 Nadine McLean Librarian II PIDG/ LB 2 Library Employment 01-Sep-11 home

Portland Parish Permanent 30 Sade Duffus Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 Library Appointment 05-Sep-11 No reason given

St. James Parish Provisional 31 Simone Grossett Secretary OPS/SS 1 Library Employment 05-Sep-11 No reason given

St Catherine Permanent 32 Shernett Bennett Senior Librarian PIDG/LB 4 Parish Library Appointment 08-Sep-11 No reason given

Senior Accounting Permanent 33 Karren Leslie Officer FMG/PA 2 Headquarters Appointment 09-Sep-11 No reason given

Part-time Cleaner St Catherine Part-time 34 Nicole Squire-Alman Attendant Parish Library Employment 21-Oct-11 Job offer

St. Elizabeth Provisional 35 Coswayne Samms Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Parish Library Employment 27-Sep-11 No reason given

St. Elizabeth Provisional 36 Ruan Francis Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 Parish Library Employment 31-Oct-11 No reason given

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Classification/ Type of Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Appointment Resignation Remarks

Provisional 37 Shanieka Manhertz Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 KSAPL Employment 31-Oct-11 Termination

Clarendon Permanent 38 Richard Lindo Porter LMO/ TS1 Parish Library Appointment 31-Oct-11 Termination

Hanover Parish Provisional 39 Michael Blake Library Assistant PIDG/ LA1 Library Employment 05-Nov-11 No reason given

St. Mary Parish Permanent 40 Demoya Smith Library Assistant PIDG/ LA 1 Library Appointment 25-Nov-11 No reason given

St. Catherine Provisional 41 Linton Wynter Technical Operator LMO/ TS 1 Parish Library Employment 30-Nov-11 Termination

Hanover Parish Permanent 42 Aldon Bowden Library Assistant PIDG/ LA1 Library Appointment 2-Dec-11 No reason given

Kingston & Permanent 43 Brian Fletcher Library Aide PIDG/ LD 1 St. Andrew Appointment 09-Dec-11 No reason given

Hanover Parish Provisional 44 Shamara Hutchinson Administrative Officer GMG/AM 3 Library Employment 22-Dec-11 No reason given

St. James Parish Permanent 45 Athol Barnes Technical Operator PIDG/ TO 1 Library Appointment 31-Dec-11 No reason given

Trelawny Parish Permanent 46 Shevellene Cooper Secretary OPS/SS2 Library Appointment 02-Jan-12 No reason given

Permanent 47 Julian Hudson Library Assistant PIDG/ LA Headquarters Appointment 20-Jan-12 No reason given

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Appendix HRM 004 Resignation/Separation w.e.f April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Classification/ Type of Date of No. Name Post Title Grade Location Appointment Resignation Remarks

St. Elizabeth Provisional 48 Lajeanie Myers Records Clerk PIDG/ RIM 1 Parish Library Employment 01-Feb-12 Termination

St. Ann Parish Permanent 49 Taj Colquhoun Administrative Officer GMG/AM 3 Library Appointment 13-Feb-12 No reason given Permanent 50 Tanice Bailey Library Assistant PIDG/LA 1 KSAPL Appointment 13-Feb-12 No reason given

Permanent 51 Shauna Taylor-Palmer Secretary OPS/ SS1 KSAPL Appointment 26-Mar-12 Migration

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Appendix HRM 005

STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2011 - MARCH 2012

NO. OF NAME OF COURSES PARTICIPANTS COST REMARKS Network Roll-Out 19 $14,700 In-house Training

Microsoft Share Point - Administrator Workshop 1 Microsoft Representative

Accrual Accounting Using AccPac Software 13 $76,790 CER Consultants Business & Workplace Jamaica Employers Federation Convention 2 $208,740

International Conference Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Finland in Education for 5 $137,798 and the Ministry of Education - Jamaica CARICOM Countries First Aid Workshop 22 $6,000 In-house, conducted by St. John’s Ambulance

Fire Safety Workshop 22 $3,000 In-house, conducted by Jamaica Fire Service Summer Institute – Library 2 - Hosted by Department of Library Studies Studies - UWI

Transforming the Internet - Hosted by Mona School of Business - – Transitioning to IPv6 1 UWI

Training in the use of the - In-house, conducted by ATL Technical Electronic Franking 17 Specialist Machine Mediation Training 5 - Hosted by Bureau of Women’s Affairs and Dispute Resolution Foundation

Re-Engineering Pension 1 - Ministry of Finance & the Public Process Workshop Service

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NO. OF NAME OF COURSES PARTICIPANTS COST REMARKS Safety Solutions & Fire 1 - SSEPS Prevention Systems Held at the Wyndam Hotel IBM Smart SOA 3 - Hosted by IBM Connectivity Access to Information Act 32 - Conducted by Office of Cabinet and Ministry of Education Mentorship Workshop 1 - Conducted by National Youth Service Administrative Officers’ 13 $12,700 In-house Seminar Grade 4 Literacy Test 21 $18,500 In-house Workshop Management & Control of 1 - Conducted by Ministry of Finance Government Vehicles Assets Management Unit 182 $478,228

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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2011-2012

Registration/ Date of Market Value as at Make of Vehicle Purchase Price Forced Sale Value Service Point Comments Licence Purchase October 2011

Toyota Land Cruiser Operational. Over-all Prado 2259 EU May 2006 $2,323,809.00 $2,700,000.00 $2,360,000.00 Condition is Good Toyota Hiace Operational. Over-all Minibus 0276 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 $2,550,000.00 $2,230,000.00 Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 2461 FD October 2007 $1,575,347.61 $2,300,000.00 $2,010,000.00 Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux Vigo 6711 FL December 2008 $2,733,635.59 $3,250,000.00 $2,840,000.00 Headquarters Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 2189 FN December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,500,000.00 $2,185,000.00 Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Hiace Condition is Fairly Minibus 8621 DD October 1999. $694,185.15 $640,000.00 $560,000.00 Good Nissan Civilian Operational. Over-all Mobile Library 9742 AQ June 1990 $287,200.00 $200,000.00 $175,000.00 Condition is Fair Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 8695 DD September 1999. $1,137,979.00 $520,000.00 $455,000.00 Condition is Good Nissan Civilian Operational. Over-all Mobile Library 5877 DZ April 5, 1998 $1,137,979.00 $800,000.00 $700,000.00 Condition is Good Kingston & St. Toyota Hiace Andrew Parish Operational. Over-all Minibus 0277 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 $2,600,000.00 $2,275,000.00 Library Network Condition is Good 2009 Honda Solo Operational. Over-all CGL 125 M/Bike 8159 G July 29, 2009 $128,755.37 $130,000.00 $110,000.00 Condition is Good

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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2011-2012

Registration/ Date of Market Value as at Make of Vehicle Purchase Price Forced Sale Value Service Point Comments Licence Purchase October 2011

Nissan Civilian Mobile Library 9747 AQ June 1990 $287,200.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Operational

Toyota Hilux 2463 FD Oct. 2007 $1,575,347.61 $2,700,000.00 $2,700,000.00St. Catherine Operational Parish Library Operational. Over-all Toyota Hiace Network Condition is Fairly Minibus 7697 DP August 2001. $770,000.00 $780,000.00 $680,000.00 Good Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi Rosa Condition is Fairly Mobile Library 2531 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $990,000.00 $870,000.00 Good St. James Operational. Over-all Parish Library Condition is Fairly Toyota Hilux 5892 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,820,000.00 $2,400,000.00 Network Good Operational. Over-all Condition is Fairly Toyota Panel Van 5894 FM December 2008 $1,430,777.63 $2,000,000.00 $1,700,000.00 Good Trelawny Operational. Over-all Parish Library Condition is Fairly Toyota Hiace 5821 DZ 2003 $1,173,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $950,000.00 Network Good Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi Rosa Hanover Condition is Fairly Mobile Library 2533 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $970,000.00 $850,000.00 Parish Library Good Network Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi Pajero 4231 DB May 1999 $1,083,500.00 $690,000.00 $600,000.00 Condition is Fair

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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2011-2012

Registration/ Date of Market Value as at Make of Vehicle Purchase Price Forced Sale Value Service Point Comments Licence Purchase October 2011

Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 7361 BQ August 1997 $677,614.82 $500,000.00 $450,000.00 Condition is Good Manchester Toyota Hiace Parish Library Operational. Over-all Minibus 0278 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 $3,200,000.00 $2,880,000.00 Network Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi L300 9293 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 $1,350,000.00 $1,215,000.00 Condition is Good

Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi Rosa Condition is Fairly Mobile Library 2532 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $950,000.00 $840,000.00 Good Clarendon Parish Library Operational. Over-all Network Condition is Fairly Toyota Hilux 2464 FD Oct. 2007 $1,575,347.61 $2,250,000.00 $1,910,000.00 Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Minibus 0273 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 $3,170,000.00 $2,690,000.00 Condition is Good Nissan Civilian Mobile Library 9149 DW June 1990 $287,200.00 $240,000.00 $240,000.00 Operational Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 5891 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,800,000.00 $2,380,000.00 Condition is Good St. Ann Parish Library Operational. Over-all Network Condition is Fairly Toyota Hilux 8630 DD 1999 $829,000.00 $400,000.00 $350,000.00 Good

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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2011-2012

Registration/ Date of Market Value as at Make of Vehicle Purchase Price Forced Sale Value Service Point Comments Licence Purchase October 2011

Operational. Over-all Condition is Fairly Mitsubishi L300 9295 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 $1,130,000.00 $960,000.00 Good Mitsubishi Rosa Operational. Over-all St. Mary Mobile Library 2535 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $1,500,000.00 $1,275,000.00 Condition is Good Parish Library Network Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 5896 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,400,000.00 $2,040,000.00 Condition is Good

Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 5895 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,700,000.00 $2,360,000.00 Condition is Good Portland Operational. Over-all Toyota Land Cruiser Parish Library Condition is Prado 6404 DR December 2001. $1,550,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,225,000.00 Network unacceptable Operational. Over-all Condition is Fairly Mitsubishi L300 9294 EU June 2006 $1,139,289.00 $1,100,000.00 $960,000.00 Good

Operational. Over-all Mitsubishi Rosa St. Thomas Condition is Fairly Mobile Library 2534 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $1,100,000.00 $960,000.00 Parish Library Good Network Toyota Hiace Operational. Over-all Minibus 0274 FM December 2008 $1,968,390.56 $2,600,000.00 $2,275,000.00 Condition is Good

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Appendix HRM 006 MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY 2011-2012

Registration/ Date of Market Value as at Make of Vehicle Purchase Price Forced Sale Value Service Point Comments Licence Purchase October 2011

Operational. Over-all Toyota Hilux 5893 FM December 2008 $2,026,442.60 $2,600,000.00 $2,340,000.00 St. Elizabeth Condition is Good Parish Library Mitsubishi Rosa Network Operational. Over-all Mobile Library 2530 DZ 2003 $3,175,560.05 $1,000,000.00 $900,000.00 Condition is Good Operational. Over-all Toyota Hiace Panel Condition is Fairly Westmoreland Van 0275 FM December 2008 $1,430,752.40 $2,190,000.00 $1,860,000.00 Good Parish Library Operational. Over-all Network Condition is Fairly Toyota Hilux 2462 FD October 2007 $1,575,347.61 $2,500,000.00 $2,120,000.00 Good

$68,607,058.73 $67,670,000.00 $59,130,000.00

No. of Operational Vehicles: Forty (40)

Other Vehicle: One (1) Operational Motor Bike

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DIRECTORS COMPENSATION

Motor Vehicle All Other Upkeep/Travelling Compensation Allowance or Value of including Non‐Cash Assignment of Motor Benefits as Position of Director Fees ($) Vehicle ($) Honoraria ($) applicable ($) Total ($)

Board Chairman 25,000.00 25,000.00

Chair, Finance Committee 14,000.00 14,000.00

Chair, HR Committee ‐ ‐

Chair, Audit Committee 14,000.00 14,000.00

Chair, Development Committee 28,500.00 28,500.00

Board Member 3 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 4 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 5 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 6 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 7 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 8 15,000.00 15,000.00

Board Member 7 15,000.00 15,000.00

Audit Committee Member 1 7,000.00 7,000.00

Audit Committee Member 2 7,000.00 7,000.00

Audit Committee Member 3 7,000.00 7,000.00

Audit Committee Member 4 7,000.00 7,000.00

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION

Travelling Pension or Gratuity or Allowance or Other Performance Value of Retirement Other Non‐Cash Incentive Assignment of Benefits Allowances Benefits Position of Senior Executive Salary ($) ($) Motor Vehicle ($) ($) ($) ($) Total ($)

Director General 4,082,573.08 ‐ 796,500.00 ‐ 21,670.00 ‐ 4,900,743.08

Senior Director 2,257,677.46 ‐ 796,500.00 ‐ 12,261.00 ‐ 3,066,438.46

Director , Finance 2,001,386.07 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 2,040.00 ‐ 2,423,426.07

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration 2,079,667.06 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 22,430.00 ‐ 2,522,097.06

Director, Information Technology 1,624,679.72 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 72,840.00 ‐ 2,117,519.72

Director, Public Library Network 2,005,100.61 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 11,940.00 ‐ 2,437,040.61

Director, School Library Network 2,064,911.18 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 7,684.00 ‐ 2,492,595.18

Deputy Director, Administration 1,150,993.30 ‐ 170,100.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,321,093.30

Deputy Director, Human Resource 1,084,901.72 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 3,084.00 ‐ 1,507,985.72

Deputy Director, Library Technology 1,388,048.00 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 48,598.00 ‐ 1,856,646.00

Deputy Director, Database & Network 1,389,276.00 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 39,120.00 ‐ 1,848,396.00

Internal Auditor 245,246.35 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 245,246.35

Senior Accounting Officer 1,100,727.88 ‐ 123,755.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,224,482.88

Senior Accounting Officer, Acting 127,080.75 ‐ 10,650.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 137,730.75

Budget Officer 1,705,491.02 ‐ 280,200.00 ‐ 13,387.00 ‐ 1,999,078.02

Regional Director, Region 1 1,443,694.08 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 204,936.00 ‐ 2,068,630.08

Regional Director, Region 2 2,750,139.11 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 324,179.40 ‐ 3,494,318.51

Regional Director, Region 3 1,546,521.92 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 222,194.00 ‐ 2,188,715.92

Regional Director, Region 4 1,775,518.49 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 225,647.00 ‐ 2,421,165.49

Regional Director, Region 5 718,509.20 ‐ 105,000.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 823,509.20

Regional Director, Region 5, Acting 1,188,727.30 ‐ 385,000.00 ‐ 159,397.00 ‐ 1,733,124.30

Regional Director, Region 6 1,250,931.93 ‐ 420,000.00 ‐ 268,533.00 ‐ 1,939,464.93

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