HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 09- National Library Week, April 12-18 ProclamationMayoral Proclamation
National Library Week
Apri112-18, 2009
WHEREAS, our nation's school, academic, public, and special libraries make a
difference in the lives of millions of Americans today more than ever;
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, .helping people of all ages and
backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live,_ learn and work in a
challenging economy;
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the
education, self-help, and lifelong learning;
American Dream - .places for opportunity,
WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of ibrary users, continuing a
decade-long trend;
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life -in their
communities;
WHEREAS, libraries can help you discover a world of knowledge, both in person and
online, as well as personal service and assistance in fording what you need, when you need
it;
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual freedom,
equity of access, and narrowing the "digital divide";
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters :.across America are
celebrating National Library Week with The Campaign for America's Libraries;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor of the City of
Bozeman, do hereby proclaim April 12-18, 2009 to be National :Library Week. I encourage
all residents to visit the library this week to take -advantage of the wonderful library
resources available and thank their librarians and library workers for making information
accessible to all who walk through the library's doors. Worlds connect @ your library.
DATED this 6th day of April 2009.
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Kaaren Jacobso Mayor