National Library of Jamaica
Chantal Cousins is an experienced library and information management professional currently serving as the Manager of Research and Information at the National Library of Jamaica since May 2019. Prior to this role, Chantal held various positions at the Jamaica Library Service, including acting Senior Librarian and Rural Development Librarian, and worked at several educational institutions as a librarian and teacher librarian. Chantal's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Public History & Caribbean Heritage from The University of the West Indies, along with multiple certifications in social media marketing and events planning. Chantal's expertise combines a solid foundation in library science with a focus on research and community development.
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National Library of Jamaica
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The National Library of Jamaica was established in 1979 under the Institute of Jamaica Act of 1978. It originated from the collection of the West India Reference Library (WIRL) which was founded in 1894 as a section of the Public Library of the Institute of Jamaica. This public library was the first of its kind in Jamaica. It began operations in 1879 when the Institute of Jamaica was established for the encouragement of literature, science and art. The West India Reference Library began as a small collection of Jamaican and West Indian books, under the guidance of Frank Cundall, the Secretary/Librarian of the Institute from 1891 until his death in 1937. It developed into a comprehensive collection, rich in primary source materials covering all aspects of Caribbean life and society. WIRL formed the nucleus of the National Library.