Library plays important role in society
PHILIPSBURG:--- The President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell would like to congratulate the Philipsburg Jubilee Library and Digikidz with respect to the opening of a media lab.
The Digikidz media lab is a new area that has been established in the library's reading room, equipped with modern Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment.
"Libraries have always played a role in societies. Despite the wired world we live in today, libraries still have an important role in nation building. The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will continue to develop our people's knowledge and interests.
"The library has embraced ICT because it knows the role it plays in today's world. I encourage members of society to make use of the new media lab which can only further enrich our society.
"I commend Digikidz for embracing our national library, an institution that provides knowledge which allows our society to continue to grow. The digital age has so much to offer and the new media lab will further enhance and cultivate library visitors.
"I am also very much aware of the need to find a new home for our national library. One that is modern and fully equipped to enhance the knowledge based society. A multi-functional center for the performing arts, library and museum are needed soonest," President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell said on Monday.
Digikidz is a project of Foresee Foundation. The media lab in an initiative of Foundation Kultuurkameleon.
In the library media lab, course members learn how to use the Internet, create movies, videos and games, and make presentations, flyers, posters, interactive quizzes, animations and films using innovative presentation and storytelling programmes.
Classes are available for schoolchildren and anyone interested in learning about the use of modern Internet technologies and multi-media.
The courses are free for students between the ages of nine and 18, as well as for teachers. Persons 18 years and older must pay a small contribution fee.
Interested persons can call tel. 542-2970 or register online at www.medialabsintmaarten.com.
