The Caribbean Research Library

The Caribbean Research Library (CRL) is a specialized reference collection of all types of materials both current and retrospective, which relate to Guyana and the Caribbean.

The primary objective of the CRL is to be an important reference collection. It therefore aims to be as comprehensive as possible in the collection and acquisition of Caribbean material. This objective has been achieved to the extent that the CRL can claim to be the largest collection in the world on GUYANA. In scope, this unit covers the Guiana, Belize and the Caribbean islands, and in some instances, items on Flora and Fauna of South America. It contains over 30,000 books, pamphlets, manuscripts, newspapers, microfilms, maps, records, tapes and other miscellaneous items, some of which are both unique and rare.

The immediate objectives of the division are as follows:

1. To collect and disseminate retrospective and contemporary information on a wide range of topics and subjects – from the creative arts to the sciences – on Guyana and the Caribbean.
2. To support research and teaching activities of the University Campus including nationals and overseas researchers on Guyanese topics.
3. To encourage an awareness of the importance of research on Caribbean, and especially Guyanese topics. 
4. To preserve our history and cultural heritage.