Library
Welcome to the JCAA’s Library and Information Centre, a hub of specialized information, designed to meet the needs of JCAA team members, the aviation community, and the public.
The JCAA Library and Information Centre is a specialized information unit and repository of aviation and aviation-related information within the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA). It serves as a vehicle for the promotion, research and dissemination of information by supporting the internal units in the activities of the organization and making the collection available and accessible to the aviation fraternity and external customers, upon request.
Objectives of the library
To continuously establish the relevance of the library as a place of education, information and research and achieve greater levels of customer and stakeholders’ satisfaction by:
- enriching the knowledge of users by providing accurate, current, timely and pertinent information on matters concerning aviation
- constantly improving operational efficiency by providing services with minimum restrictions and regulations
- providing access to additional electronic resources
- increasing and strengthening the collection in order to
- proactively promoting information resources through dissemination of timely amendments to Acts and Regulations, manuals and other documents and publications
- providing a safe, quiet and appropriate environment conducive to research and study.
- promoting access to systems and resources consistent with technological advances
- disposing of dated and superseded material in a timely manner.
Collection/Resources
- ICAO Publications
- Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation
- Air Navigation Publications
- Air Transport Publications
- Conventions and Related Acts
- Agreements and Arrangements
- Council, Assembly and Legal Publications
- Civil Aviation Act
- Jamaica Civil Aviation Regulations (JCARs),
- Laws of Jamaica
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) publications
- Aviation-related Journals
- CD ROMs
- Videos
- Newspaper Clippings
ACCESS TO LIBRARAY COLLECTION
Over 90% of the library’s aviation publications are in electronic format. Therefore, requests for publications are usually satisfied using this format, unless the hard copy format is requested.
STAFFING
The library is staffed by a qualified, trained Librarian and an Information Services Assistant.
POLICIES
Clientele
The library caters primarily to the information needs of members of staff. Reference services are offered to members of the aviation fraternity, research workers and mature students. Visits from other external persons, including members of the public, are also accommodated. However, due to the limited physical/floor space, we ask that you give advance notice of at least an hour, beforehand.
Loans
Publications are loaned to members of staff for up to two weeks. Long term loans are also facilitated in cases where the publications are needed for projects, seminars and conferences.
Borrowing privileges may be granted to other government agencies and members of the aviation fraternity at the discretion of the librarian and upon consultation with Executive Management.
Services
- Loans
- Interlibrary loans (ILL)
Lends and receives publications with other special libraries.
- Reference
- Research
- Printing
- Binding
Professional pride and conduct
The staff of the JCAA library prides itself on professionalism in delivering the best customer service to meet and exceed the needs of its clients.
All users of the library are required to conduct themselves respectfully and professionally.
Professional courtesies should always be accorded to fellow users. Therefore, quiet conversations should be practiced as best as possible, and earphones should be worn to listen to the radio or music.
Opening hours
Mondays – Thursdays – 8.30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Fridays – 8.30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact
The Librarian
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
4 Winchester Road, Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 960 -3948/3965 ext. 2149; Direct : (876) 906-2149
Email: beverley.gibbs@jcaa.gov.jm