NATIONAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he National Association of Librarians and Information Professionals (NALIP-Saint Lucia) celebrates National Library and Information week (NLIW) 2018 under the theme  ‘Libraries and Information Centres: Collaboratively Engaging Communities’.

This year’s observance will be held from April 16 to 21 with activities planned by the National Library and Information Week Committee—a sub-committee of NALIP-Saint Lucia. The NLIW activities are:

Monday April 16 Opening of Library Week:

The opening ceremony of NLIW 2018 will be held at the Cultural Development Foundation’s Conference Room, Barnard Hill from 9:30 am. The feature address for the morning will be given by the Honorary Chair for Library and Information Week 2018, Mr. Giovanni St Omer as the Association strives to ensure that stakeholders understand the value and impact of library and information centres in communities through collaborative engagements.  The inaugural NALIP Saint Lucia Newsletter, “Newsbytes”, will be launched and the official logo for the Association will be featured.  The day continues with an afternoon retreat for library and information workers.

Tuesday April 17 Open Day:                 

Libraries and Information Centres island-wide will showcase their services to the public

Wednesday April 18 Symposium:         

Library and Information workers and other stakeholders are invited to a symposium at the Cultural Development Foundation’s Conference Room, Barnard Hill from 9:30 am to 4pm.

Thursday April 19 Patron Appreciation Day:               

Libraries and Information Centres show appreciation to users for their continued patronage.

Friday April 20 Community Outreach:      

This year’s outreach activity will be a donation to the Bordelais Correctional Facility Library to complement its existing collection which will further help in the self-development and rehabilitation of inmates.

Saturday April 21 Boat Trip:    

NLIW concludes with a social activity: a boat trip to Martinique.

NALIP (Saint Lucia) encourages active participation from all Libraries and Information Centres island-wide in the observance of NLIW.

For further information please contact Ms. Rosamund Stanislas: 723-1453, Ms. Mary St. Ange: 287-2662, Mrs. Catherine Prospere: 286-0728.