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  I am so saddened by the recent burgle of the National Television Network (NTN). I have gone through so many emotions within that time but one of the key emotions is sadness…sadness that our intangible cultural heritage is destroyed whether through circumstances beyond our control like fires (The Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre - FRC), malicious acts such as the recently burgled NTN or through closure, neglect and inevitable molding and destruction of archival material (an inevitable demise of Radio St. Lucia’s material if it is not tackled soon). The repost below from John R Lee in reaction to NTN and new queries about Radio St. Lucia (RSL) archives etc. echoes some of my thoughts on the importance of a national library system initiative...definitely an urgent cause worth fighting for to safeguard our intangible cultural heritage - the performing arts, oral traditions, social practices, our rituals and festivals, knowledge and practices concerning our traditional craftmanship an
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NALIP Saint Lucia Newsletter 2018...

Hello everyone, It has been a while. NALIP Saint Lucia shares the inaugural copy of its NALIP Newsbytes Newsletter Volume 1 issue 1 2018 with you. I wish to thank all contributors and editors and all those who helped make this newsletter a reality. The link is included below for your attention: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-JtJ2jxvfARBsh__y3IA-2SXsPFvCaFZ We are happy to receive your feedback.
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Launch of National Library and Information Month 2019...

The National Association of Librarians and Information Professionals (NALIP-St Lucia) celebrates April 2019 as National Library and Information Month under the theme " Libraries and Information Services on the Move: Enhancing Communities through Connections & Collaboration." This year’s observance seeks to give more visibility to the Association (NALIP) and it's work within the communities. The Schedule of activities is as follows: Mid-April 2019- Launch of Book Review Competition · 200-250 word review of book " Green Days by the River " by Michael Anthony · Open to Students age 12-15 years · Deadline for Submissions (TBA) and prize giving ceremony will be held during reading month, 2019 Monday April 2nd   2019- Showcase of films adapted from classical books · Moby Dick - Vieux Fort Library 10am (Friday 26th April, 2019) · Huckleberry Finn - Central Library 10am Monday April 8th, 2019- Opening Ceremony (Central Library Reading
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NALIP Saint Lucia mourns the passing of former librarian and member of its executive Ms. Rosamund Stanislas...

It is with deep sadness that the National Association of Librarians and Information Professionals (NALIP) Saint Lucia mourns the passing of former librarian and member of its executive Ms. Rosamund Stanislas. Ms. Stanislas served as trustee for the executive from 2018 until her passing. She was also an active member of the planning committee for library week from its inception. She lived a life of servitude and humility, dedication and passion for everything "Library' and remained dedicated to any cause in which she shared a vested interest. She was fearless in the pursuit of any and everything that would secure funding for or put Library Services in the limelight. Anything was possible. Ms. Stanislas worked with the public service, first in the Ministry of Education, and later served as senior staff member at the Central library in Castries, along with the G ros Islet Public Library for over 30 years and served in various departments including periodicals. May her fami
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NALIP Saint Lucia focuses on Cultural preservation, sustainability of livelihoods and identity in Saint Lucia...

Hello everyone, NALIP Saint Lucia is inviting you to complete this short three (3) question survey for suggestions of the 10 things you would each choose to preserve from Saint Lucian culture namely:  Five (5) things  that you feel would contribute to sustainable livelihoods for Saint Lucians, and Five (5) things that help to form Saint Lucian identity. Please use this link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DKVQCF8 Don't forget that this is a joint effort. Choose the 10 things that seem most important to you, and depend on your colleagues to propose all the things that you are forced to leave out. There are NO "right" answers, and all suggestions will be treated as anonymous. Deadline for responses is Friday June 8th, 2018. Thank you so much for your support. The NALIP Saint Lucia Team
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NALIP Saint Lucia extends deepest condolences to its Vice President...

NALIP Saint Lucia extends deepest condolences to Ms. Mary St. Ange on the passing of her loved one NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS - ST LUCIA · TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 2 Reads On behalf of the National Association of Librarians and Information Professionals Saint Lucia, I express our most sincere sadness at the passing of the mother of the Vice President of NALIP-Saint Lucia, Ms. Mary St. Ange. I know you will find support in your family, your friends, and in those of us at NALIP. If there is anything you need during this difficult time, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. We are here for you, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. The funeral will take place on Friday June 15th, 2018. More information will be be provided as it becomes available. May she rest in peace.
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VACANCY - IS MANAGER - LIBRRAY SERVICES & COMMUNICATIONS - JOB PROFILE

JOB PROFILE JOB TITLE:                                 IS Manager – Library Services & Communications DEPARTMENT:                        Information Systems Unit REPORTS TO:                           Court Administrator POSITION OBJECTIVE: To co-ordinate the integrated management of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Information Services.  To oversee and manage the organization and operation of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Library. Responsible for managing all aspects of corporate communication and public education for the Court for both internal and external customers of the ECSC. RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS: Management of Information Services of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (1)   Co-ordinates integrated management of information (collection/generation, storage, dissemination and retrieval), inclusive of regional and international alliances. (2)   Liaises with various Court Offices, Bar Associations, Judges, Magistrates an
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