JAMLIN
Jamaica Libraries & Information Network
Advise the Government of Jamaica
Coordinate and advise the GoJ on developments to ensure the orderly growth and development of the Networks.
Policy Development
Collaborate with the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) to develop policies and standards for proper management of information resources for standardization and authenticity.
Standardized Operations
Develop and promote national standards for the operation of libraries and Information Units inluding processing and delivery of information.
The Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) formerly the National Information System (NATIS) comprises libraries, archives, information and documentation units, which collect documents and publications in all formats (print, audiovisual and electronic) and make these available to satisfy the information needs of the nation.
The sub-systems that form JAMLIN collaborate with each other to:
- Ensure speedy access to information
- Provide for information and resource sharing
- Ensure that these institutions are fully integrated into the country’s National Information Infrastructure
DIRECTORY
EVENTS
View the upcoming events across the sectors.
INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM
MEMBERSHIP
Get updates on the programmes and activities from the focal point institutions.
Our STRATEGY
In accordance with the National Library of Jamaica Act (2010), 5(1). the NLJ, through JAMLIN, is mandated to coordinate and facilitate the development of sectoral library network.
Union Catalogue
Aggregate the bibliographic databases of the members of the network and publish to a international database (WorldCat).
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Professional Development
Training opportunities for Information Professionals (local & international).
WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS
Shared Services
Find other services unique to institutions or group of institutions.
e.g. Digitization of records, as a service, for members of the public.
DIGITIZATION, RECORD LOCATION
Project Coordination
Participate in nation-wide project and initiatives as an institution or sector.
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CONTACT YOUR NETWORK MANAGER
YOUR INFORMATION HUB
Connecting local Information units