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The National Library of Jamaica

The document discusses the objectives and background of the Jamaica Union Catalogue project. It outlines the benefits of a union catalogue for both users and libraries, including the ability to search across multiple collections and enhanced negotiating power with suppliers. It then describes Jamaica's national library system and some of the sectoral sub-networks, challenges in establishing a national bibliographic database, and security concerns expressed by some libraries in participating.

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Jamaica Union Catalogue Arlene Ononaiwu Technical Information Manager, PIOJ November 22 23, 2007
OBJECTIVES Introduction National Library Systems Union Catalogue Sectoral Sub-Networks SECIN Database Challenges Concerns Challenges
Introduction A union catalogue is a catalogue of various departments of a library, or of a number of libraries indicating their locations.
Benefits to Users The ability to search across multiple collections Links to abstracts and electronic documents High quality services in the area of content and reliability
Benefits to libraries A platform for resource sharing Platform for service co-operation Enhanced power in negotiation with suppliers
National Library System Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) Legal Network Social and Economic Network Physical Planning Network College Libraries Network Science and Technology Network
NLJ New Sub-Networks Audio Visual Information Network (AVIN) Jamaica Agricultural Documentation and Information Network (JADIN)
The Second Plan, Systems and Union Catalogue The plan report reviewed the operations of specific networks as they related to the recommendations of that plan.
The National Librarys role in the production of the Union Catalogue National Bibliographic Database of Jamaican publications UWI integrated library software from VTLS to ALEPH
National Library and its Sectorial Sub-networks COLINET AVIN JADIN LINET SECIN STIN
SECIN The Socio-Economic Information Network (SECIN) First of the National Library Jamaica Sub- networks to start its Union Catalogue
Challenges Establishing a Jamaica Bibliographic Database Human Resources Needs Lack of Management Support
Security Concerns Concerns were expressed regarding security of records. Despite assurances given that these records would be secure a few of these libraries have been unable to participate because of this reason.
Information Technology Expertise Not staffed by Librarians Slow contribution to the Union Catalogue Limited Information Technology Support Limited Financial Resources NLJ Support Critical Marketing Critical
Conclusion Clearly, progress in the development of a modern integrated information system in Jamaica has been substantial.
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Arlene Ononaiwu

  • 1. Jamaica Union Catalogue Arlene Ononaiwu Technical Information Manager, PIOJ November 22 23, 2007
  • 2. OBJECTIVES Introduction National Library Systems Union Catalogue Sectoral Sub-Networks SECIN Database Challenges Concerns Challenges
  • 3. Introduction A union catalogue is a catalogue of various departments of a library, or of a number of libraries indicating their locations.
  • 4. Benefits to Users The ability to search across multiple collections Links to abstracts and electronic documents High quality services in the area of content and reliability
  • 5. Benefits to libraries A platform for resource sharing Platform for service co-operation Enhanced power in negotiation with suppliers
  • 6. National Library System Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) Legal Network Social and Economic Network Physical Planning Network College Libraries Network Science and Technology Network
  • 7. NLJ New Sub-Networks Audio Visual Information Network (AVIN) Jamaica Agricultural Documentation and Information Network (JADIN)
  • 8. The Second Plan, Systems and Union Catalogue The plan report reviewed the operations of specific networks as they related to the recommendations of that plan.
  • 9. The National Librarys role in the production of the Union Catalogue National Bibliographic Database of Jamaican publications UWI integrated library software from VTLS to ALEPH
  • 10. National Library and its Sectorial Sub-networks COLINET AVIN JADIN LINET SECIN STIN
  • 11. SECIN The Socio-Economic Information Network (SECIN) First of the National Library Jamaica Sub- networks to start its Union Catalogue
  • 12. Challenges Establishing a Jamaica Bibliographic Database Human Resources Needs Lack of Management Support
  • 13. Security Concerns Concerns were expressed regarding security of records. Despite assurances given that these records would be secure a few of these libraries have been unable to participate because of this reason.
  • 14. Information Technology Expertise Not staffed by Librarians Slow contribution to the Union Catalogue Limited Information Technology Support Limited Financial Resources NLJ Support Critical Marketing Critical
  • 15. Conclusion Clearly, progress in the development of a modern integrated information system in Jamaica has been substantial.