HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 01- National Library Week 2001 April 1-7 2001
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2001
April 1-7 2001
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WHEREAS, our nation's libraries and librarians playa vital role in connecting millions of people
with the resources they need to live, learn and work in the 21st Century; and
libraries are changing and dynamic places. Librarians are techno-savvy, on the
forefront of the information age. In a world that's information rich, they are
information smart, and help ensure a society where everyone is information literate.
You'll find the right answer @ your library; and
libraries are places of opportunity. Libraries are part of the American dream. They
are a place for education and self help. And, because they offer free access to all,
they bring opportunity to all;
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, awareness and support must be increased for libraries by increasing the visibility of
libraries in a positive context and by communicating clearly and strongly why libraries
are both unique and valuable; 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, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship; and
WHEREAS, the entire library community will be stronger when speaking with one unified voice;
and
WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across America and beyond are celebrating National
library Week with the theme" @ your library" .
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marcia B. Youngman, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim April
1 through 7, 2001 as
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2001"
in the City of Bozeman and encourage all people to use their library for the purpose of improving their
lives by coming to 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 19th day of March in the year of our
Lord Two Thousand and One.
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