Item B07
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE:
APril 21. 2004
DIVISION:
BOCC
SULK ITEM: Yes
No---X..
DEPARTMENT
DISTRICT FIVE
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation declaring the week of April 19 through April 25 as
National Library 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:
Annual proclamation
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING:
N/A
AMOUNT PER MONTH /YEAR:
N/A
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
OMS/Purchasing
Risk Management
DIVISION DIRECTORAPPROVAW~ E
MAYOR MU RAY E. NELSON
DOCUMENTATION: Included L To Follow Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
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WHEREAS, our nation's public, academic and school libraries provide equity of access to library
users nationwide no matter their age, income and socioeconomic background; and
WHEREAS, libraries 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; 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 youneed 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, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship and to work in
libraries to maintain their vitality in today's changing workplace; AND
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating
National Library Week with @ your library@, The Campaign for America's Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County,
Florida, I, Murray E. Nelson, proclaim the week of April 18-24, 2004 as
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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
I encourage all residents to take advantage of the variety of library resources available at their
school, campus or public library. I also urge them to thank both librarians and library workers for
providing valuable services and making information accessible to all who walk through the library's
doors, Come see why there's something for everyone @ your library.
Witness my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, Florida, this 21 st day of April, 2004.
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