876-967-1526 nlj@nlj.gov.jm

Regulations for using the collections include the following:

• The wearing of a mask is required for the duration of your appointment. 

• Only pencils may be used for taking notes.

• No files or folder or books are allowed in the reading rooms.

• Only three items at a time are allowed to users.

• Gloves, which will be provided, must be used when handling materials such as prints and photographs.

Online Catalogue

The computerized catalogue of books and pamphlets (WorldCat) is available on-line in the library. There is also a computerized database of the Estate and Cadastral Maps and a card catalogue of the general Map collection.

Reference Queries:

research@nlj.gov.jm 

Mailing Address:

12 East Street

P.O. Box 823

Kingston, Jamaica

Monday to Thursday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Friday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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