Dorothy
Collings
TRIBUTE
FROM
THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
The Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago deeply
mourns the passing of Dr. Dorothy Collings, first Head, Department
of Library Studies, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
In the year 1974, Trinidad & Tobago welcomed
its first group of Mona graduates. Succeeding years saw an increasing
number of entrants to the profession. Not only have these dynamic
young professionals added depth and breadth to practice of librarianship
in Trinidad and Tobago but have also made worthwhile contributions
in other parts of the Caribbean and the wider world. At home, Mona
graduates continue to provide outstanding Library and Information
Services to government, business, industry and the university community.
Those of us who were taught by Dr. Collings fondly
remember her deep concern for the development of Library Services
in the Caribbean Region. Ever present in her mind was the role of
the Department of Library Studies in providing a corps of professionals
who would transform librarianship in the region.
Her wide and varied experiences in similar areas
gave her a profound understanding of the situations from which her
students came. Always warm and approachable, Dr. Collings never
failed to provide a compassionate ear to our problems and concern.
The Library Association of Trinidad and Tobago lauds
this generous and public spirited gesture on behalf of Dr. Collings.
LATT is confident that it will redound to the benefit of the entire
region.
May she find eternal peace.
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