HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Library - National Library Week 04-13-2004-6eORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
Apri118-24, 2004
WHEREAS, our nation's public libraries provide equity of access to library users
nationwide no matter their age, income and socioeconomic background; 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 for opportunity,
education, self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, libraries bring you a 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, awareness and support must be increased for libraries, 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 how librarians
provide the information literacy skills that people need to succeed throughout life; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners supported the Library
Services Task Force recommendation by opening a branch library in Cedar Grove; and
WHEREAS, libraries, Iibrarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Orange County Board of County
Corrunissioners proclaims Apri118 through 24, 2004 as National Library Week in Orange
County and encourages all residents to take advantage of variety of library resources
available in the County Library or at one of its branches in Cedar Grove or Carrboro;
FURTHERMORE, the Board thanks both librarians and library workers for providing
valuable services and makilg information accessible to all who walk through the
library's doors.
This the 13th day of Apri12004.
Barry Jacobs,
Orange County Board of Commissioners