Evaluating Two Library Associations of the English Speaking Caribbean

ISBN-13: 9783845413860 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 128 str.

Ayaana Alleyne - Cumberbatch

Opis

This study evaluated of the role of library associations of the English Speaking Caribbean with specific focus on the Library Associations of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. Forty - two members from each association made up the sample for this study which consisted of forty members responding to questionnaires and an interview with the President from each association. Content analysis of some of the reports of these library associations was done to gather pertinent data. The research has a qualitative design and so the data was analysed using a descriptive and explanatory approach. The findings indicate that in spite of numerous challenges, the library associations of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica attempt to fulfil their respective roles and obligations to the profession by providing Continued Professional Development opportunities and promoting the image of the association. The study also reveals that these associations suffer from a lack of financial viability, recognition from government and participation from membership.

O autorze

Ayaana Alleyne Cumberbatch is a Librarian I. In 2010, she was the featured presenter at the LATT s 49th Annual General Meeting where she presented the findings of her Masters Research paper entitled an, Evaluation of the Library Associations of the English Speaking Caribbean . Mrs. Cumberbatch will graduate from the UWI, Jamaica in 2011.