To promote books, reading, and the stimulation of creativity through copyright - this is why we celebrate World Book and Copyright Day today and every year on 23 April. In her video message, International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) President Ingrid Parent addressed the importance of books as irreplaceable sources of knowledge, ideas and innovation. "In books we find the wealth and wisdom of the world", Parent said. Parent also remembered all people who cannot read, "be it through illiteracy, through censorship or through language barriers. When people have no access to books and information, they are excluded from the world's wealth and wisdom."

The Zenas Gerig Library (ZGL) serves as the learning resource center and hub of information services for the Jamaica Theological Seminary and the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology.  The library is named in honour of Rev. Dr. Zenas Gerig, founder of both institutions.