Item B6
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
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Meeting Date: March 19,2003
Division:
District 1
Bulk Item: Yes
No
Department: Mayor Dixie M. Spehar
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of proclamation declaring the week of April 6 through April 12, 2003~ as
National libraI)' Week
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This week is celebrated annually in libraries across the country, acknowledging the
contribution of our libraries to the educational, informational, and cultural lives of our
communities.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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~ Mayor ixie M. Spehar
DOCUMENTATION:
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To Follow
Not Required _X_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #-d
Revised 1/03
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WHEREAS, our nation's libraries are modem 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 21st century; and
WHEREAS, libraries are changing and dynamic places and libraries are the ultima~ search
engine, helping people of all ages fmd 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 are the ultimate search engine. They are trained experts at finding
information in all formats for people of all ages; 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
WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship to maintain its
vitality in today's changing workplace; and
WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across American are celebrating National Library
W e~k \" ;!h @your libraryTM, The Campaign for America's Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County, Florida, I do
hereby proclaim April 6 - 12,2003 as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
I 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
WITNESS my hand and seal of the County of
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