There are two computer rooms that offer internet service. Wi-Fi services are also available at the National Public Library and in all branch libraries.
The Department also manages a Facebook page, which advertises the various services and programmes offered by the library.
Library Management Software
The information management system used at the National Public Library and two other Branch Libraries is Alexandria. Alexandria is an application that helps to manage the library collection and allows patrons to fully access the bibliographic data of this collection. The other branch libraries still issue books manually by using the Brown System.
All books and other resources are processed centrally at the National Public Library in Kingstown. They are then distributed to all branch libraries throughout the country.
The way forward
The National Public Library, Archives and Documentation Centre will continue to implement and develop programmes and services that will benefit the citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The library’s collection will be further strengthened by the incorporation of various media to meet the evolving informational needs of our diverse communities.
The promotion and development of a positive image of the profession and the Department will continue through training and marketing.
Library hours will be extended in order to increase accessibility to the library and to ensure that the growing information needs of the public are met.
Table 149: Total Number of Staff at the Department of Libraries, Archives
and Documentation Services 2018/19
Table 150: Total Books/Materials in Stock and in Circulation in Public
Table 151: Percentage of Registered Readers in Public Libraries,
Table 152: Government Libraries, Documentation Centres and Other
Specialized Information Centres, 2017 to 2019
Table 153: Total Books/materials and Stock and Circulation at the
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Library