HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 03- National Library Week 2003 April 6-12 2003
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2003
April 6~ 12, 2003
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WHEREAS, our nation's libraries are modern community centers for education,
information and entertainment and 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, In a world that's information rich,
librarians are information smart, and help ensure a society where
everyone is information literate; and
WHEREAS, libraries are places of opportunity. Libraries are part of the American
dream. They are a place for education, self-help and lifelong learning.
And, because they offer free access to all, they bring opportunity to all;
and
WHEREAS, libraries bring you the world. Libraries are unique. In person. Online.
Where else can you have access to nearly anything on the Web or in
print as well as personal service and assistance in finding it; and
WHEREAS, librarians must be brought to the table at public policy discussions on
key issues, such as intellectual freedom, equity of access and narrowing
the digital divide; and
WHEREAS, awareness and support must be increased for libraries by raising the
visibility of libraries in a positive context and by communicating clearly
and strongly why libraries are both unique and valuable; and
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WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship to
maintain its vitality in today's chainging workplace; and
WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across America are celebrating National
Library Week with the theme "@ your library', the Campaign for
America's Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven R. Kirchhoff, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim April 6 through 12,
2003 as
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2003"
in the City of Bozeman and encourage all residents to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available
and thank their librarians for making information available to all who walk through the library's doors, Come see
what's new @ your library,
SEAL 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 31 st day of March in the year of our
Lord Two Thousand and Three,
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STEt'EN R. KIRCH F
Mayor