HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 05- Library Week April 10-16 2005
PROCLAMATION
LIBRARY WEEK 2005
April 10-16, 2005
WHEREAS, our nation's public, academic, school and specialized libraries
proVide something for everyone; and
WHEREAS, libraries playa vital role in providing millions of people with
the resources they need to live, learn and work in the 21 st
century; and
WHEREAS, libraries are changing and dynamic places, and librarians are
the ultimate search engine, helping people of all ages find the
information they need in print and online; and
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream-places of
opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, libraries bring you the world of knowledge both in person and
online, as well as personal service and assistance in finding
what you need, when you need it; and
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on
intellectual freedom, equity of access and narrowing the
"digital divide"; and
WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the professional of
Iibrarianship and to work in libraries to maintain their vitality
NATIONAL in today's changing workplace; and
LI BRARY WEEK WHEREAS, awareness and support must be increased for libraries,
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.,'. librarians and library workers by raising their visibility in a
positive context and by communicating clearly and strongly
why libraries are both unique and valuable; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians and library workers across America are celebrating National library
Week with the Campaign for America's libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew l. Cetraro, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim April
10 through 16, 2005 as
"LIBRARY WEEK 2005"
in the City of Bozeman and encourage all residents to take advantage of the variety of library
resources available at their school, campus or public library; and to thank their librarians and library
workers for providing valuable services and making information accessible to all who walk through
the library's doors. Come see why there's something for everyone @ your Iibrary$.
SE A L IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Bozeman, in the
State of Montana, to be affixed at Bozeman, Montana,
this 4th ay of April in the year of our Lord Two
Th a and Five.
AN EW L. C TARO
Mayor
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