Bill passed for public library regulation in Bahamas

Author: By STAFF WRITER,Guardian News Desk
Title: Bill passed for public library regulation
Source: The Nassau Guardian
Date: [Friday, January 23, 2009]
Pages: [A3 & A14]

URL: http://www.thenassauguardian.com/national_local/351247763332818.php

Abstract:
Report on legislation being passed for the regulation of Bahamas public library system. Cited is the Education Minister Carl Bethel, who provides insight as to the expected role and mission of the public libraries in Bahamas, as well as information about the current library system. Bethel also indicates the new management approach that will be implemented for public libraries in Bahamas.

First Caribbean community library radio launched in Bahamas

TITLE: First Caribbean community library radio launched in Bahamas
SOURCE: Communication and Information Sector's news service (UNESCO)
DATE: 22 October 2008
URL: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=27676&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html


ABSTRACT FROM SOURCE:
The first Caribbean community library radio Infolight FM 108.0: The Power of the Information Literacy through Young Voices was officially launched by Carl Bethel, Minister of Education of the Bahamas, on 16 October 2008, at the Bahamas Library Service. This project is implemented in partnership with UNESCO.

ABSTRACT:
The article is about an initiative sponsored by UNESCO in association with the Bahamas Library Service. This initiative involves the establishment of a radio or broadcasting information service operated by library and information professionals. The initiative have a number of objectives, including recruiting future librarians and information professionals, as well as advancing and promoting literacy.