PEOPLE Joyce Robinson (b.1925) Joyce Robinson, St. James, Jamaica [date unknown] Image from the National Library of Jamaica Photograph Collection. Permission to reproduce this image must be obtained from the National Library of Jamaica Further information - Biography Hon. Joyce Lilieth Robinson O.J, C.D., M.B.E., F.L.A., LL.D Date of Birth – July 2, 1925 Librarian, Public Administrator, Director – Joyce Robinson Associates Ltd. since 1992, Training Coordinator – Uplifting Adolescent Youth Programme 1996 – 1999. ORGANISATIONS 1.Foundation member and former President – Soroptomist International Club of Jamaica. 2.Former President – National Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) 3.Fellow, Jamaica Institute of Management 4.Former Chairman, National Council on Libraries, Archives and Documentation Services (NACOLADS) 5.Foundation Member and Former President – Jamaica Library Association 6.Chairman, Board of Management – National Library of Jamaica 7.Former Vice-Chairman, UNESCO – International Advisory Committee on Documentation/Libraries and Archives 8.Former Vice-President, International Council on Adult Education Headquarters, Toronto 9.Director, Sangster’s Book Stores 10.Former Member, Council of the Institute of Jamaica 11.Vice-Chairman, Board F.I.S.H. since 1974 CAREER 1945 – 1950-Teacher, St. Simon’s College and Black River High School 1955 – 1957-Deputy/Acting Director, Jamaica Library Service 1957 – 1976-Director, Jamaica Library Service 1973 – 1981-Director, National Literary Programme – JAMAL (Jamaica Adult Literacy) 1981 – 1982 -General Manager, Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation 1982 – 1991-Managing Director, HEART AWARDS 1959-Member of the British Empire (M.B.E.) 1970-Silver Musgrave Medal 1979-Carl Milan Lecture Award 1983 -UNESCO Literacy Prize 1985-Hon. Degree of Doctor of Laws, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada 1987-Order of Jamaica (O.J.) from the Government of Jamaica for Public Service 1990-Hon. Degree of Doctor of Laws, University of the West Indies for Distinguished Pioneer in Adult Education 2001-“Hall of Fame Award for Excellence” by the Caribbean Development for the Arts and Culture Foundation Sources: The Directory of Jamaican Personalities 2004-2005. Kingston: Selectco Publications, 2004.

I have been tagged by Lin and Donna, but I hope that means I don't have to do this twice. I was told to post a photo of me, but no one said it had to be current. I think I must have been seven or eight years old in these shots. I am supposed to tag 6 more people. My apologies in advance if I choose you. Here are the 16 somewhat boring things about me. You don't have to read them all, honest. 1. I was born in London, England 2. I was an only child 3. I had white, blonde hair and still have a curl from my first haircut. 4. My parents and I emigrated to Canada when I was 10 years old. 5. I love this country but also love to visit England at every opportunity. 6. I have always loved drawing but only got into painting in the last 15 years or so. 7. I started teaching elementary school at age 19, and worked on my degree at night. 8. I have taught all the grades from 1 to 8, either as a classroom teacher, an art teacher or a teacher/librarian. 9. I love children's books and particularly the picture books. Illustration fascinates me. 10. I loved horseback riding and would ride at every opportunity. I was thrown quite a few times. That should have prepared me for cycling, but it didn't. I keep falling off the bike too. 11. I took skydiving lessons but froze when I stepped outside of the plane onto the strut at 2800 feet. Never jumped, but I really regret it. 12. I love British comedy and really enjoy a good laugh. 13. I love the company of friends, but value my time alone. 14. My husband said to mention that I am compulsive. What does he know? 15. I love art in all its forms and can spend days and days in a gallery. 16. I have no idea how much grey hair I have, and I will never never find out!