Sunday, 22 February 2009

Library's Black History Month Panel Discussion

Title: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PANEL DISCUSSION ON FEB 05

Source: Barbados Government Information Service

Date: February 02, 2009

URL: http://www.barbados.gov.bb/site_search.asp?id=2009227587.txt

Abstract:

The article gives information on a panel discussion put on by National Library Service to celebrate black history month. The panel discussion was scheduled to take place at the library’s new headquarters. The the purpose of the discussion as stated in the article "is to sensitise Barbadians about the dynamics of business, and the way forward to achieve successful business enterprises."

'It will take a lot to fix old Library'

Title: 'It will take a lot to fix old Library'

Source: Nation News

Date: February 1 2009


URL: http://www.nationnews.com/story/360563188501758.php

Abstract:

The article reveals the hopes, aspirations and plans of the Minister of Community Development and Culture, Steve Blackett, that the old building of the Barbados Public Library will be refurbished and reopened by the end of the Government's first term. Some information is given about the old building as well as the shortage of trained librarians and other staff for the Barbados Public Library. Also mentioned is some of the Minister's plan for the Public Library and some of the challenges and opportunities that present themselves for the public library system.

Chess blossoms at Library

Author: Carl Jacobs

Title: Chess blossoms at Library

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian

Date: February 18th, 2009

URL: http://guardian.co.tt/sports/other-sports/2009/02/19/chess-blossoms-library

Abstract:

Article on how the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago is serving as the venue and a centre for the hosting of chess competitions put on by the T&T Chess Foundation.