Dominica Library and Information Service receives Donation from Book Aid International

The Dominica Library and Information Service (DLIS) has received a donation of two thousand one hundred and thirty-one (2,131) books from Book Aid International to support public library services with re-stocking after  the passage of Hurricane Maria.  
 
The DLIS and Book Aid International signed a Partnership Agreement on January 5, 2018 with the aim to work together to provide appropriate books for public libraries within Dominica and to support an environment in which reading for pleasure, study and lifelong learning can flourish post hurricane Maria.
 
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Mrs. Chandler Hyacinth welcomes the donation and states that “even with the challenges faced post-Maria; the Library Services continue to play a major role in promoting the acquisition of knowledge in Dominica. We are grateful therefore, for this valuable donation from Book Aid International which will assist us as we work to return our library service to full capacity.”
 
The books are expected to be available for users and members at all public libraries -  Roseau Public Library  now located at the National Documentation Centre Building;  Portsmouth Mobile Library serving from Bay Street, Portsmouth;   Marigot Library (upstairs the Pharmacy, Weirs)  and the Grand Bay Branch Library at the Grand Bay Community Centre.