HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04 School Library MediaPROCLAMATION
· National Library Week and School Library Media Month are national observances
sponsored by the American Library Association and school libraries across the country.
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· Our nation s libraries are changing and d3mamic places and librarians are the ultimate
search engine, helping people of all ages find the information they need in print and
online.
,}] · Our nation's libraries are key players in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the "digital divide".
· School Library Media centers throughout the State of Oregon have joined the American
Library Association in celebrating April 18 - 24, 2004 as National Library Week.
Ashland's Schools and Ashland Public Library join together in celebrating the importance
of school library media centers and the contributions of our libraries ahd librarians.
· A~Nland s Sch°°l Library Media Pr°gram °ffers an envir°nment c°nducive t° reading and'
lc,ming, critical thinking, creative expression, investigation and research, and curriculum
development and enhancement.
' The theme f°r the m°nth is ''~ Y°ur Library'' - with emphasis °n increasing public
awareness and support for the library and for school librarians for the key role they play in
our lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, hereby proclaim that the City of
Ashland joins with cities across the nation in declaring April
"SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH"
and ask that all citizens join us in supporting the aims and goals and heightening the
awareness of the importance of our school and public libraries.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2004.
Ala~Boer, Mayor
~larbara Christensen, City Recorder