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National Library Week <br /> April 6-12, 2003 <br /> WHEREAS, our nation's libraries are modern community centers for education, information and <br /> entertainment and play a vital role in providing millions of people with the resources they need to live, <br /> learn and work in the 21 st century; <br /> WHEREAS, libraries are changing and dynamic places and librarians are the ultimate search engine, <br /> helping people of all ages find the information they need in print and online. In a world that's information <br /> rich, librarians are information smart, and help ensure a society where everyone is information literate. <br /> WHEREAS, libraries are places of opportunity. Libraries are part of the American dream. They are a <br /> place for education, self-help and lifelong learning. And because they offer free access to all,they bring <br /> opportunity to all. <br /> WHEREAS, libraries bring you the world. Libraries are unique. In person. Online. Where else can you <br /> have access to nearly anything on the Web or in print as well as personal service and assistance in finding <br /> it? <br /> WHEREAS, librarians are the ultimate search engine. They are trained experts at finding information in <br /> all formats for people of all ages; <br /> WHEREAS, librarians must be brought to the table at public policy discussions on key issues, such as <br /> intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the digital divide; <br /> WHEREAS, awareness and support must be increased for libraries by raising the visibility of libraries in a <br /> positive context and by communicating clearly and strongly why libraries are both unique and valuable; <br /> WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship to maintain its vitality in <br /> today's changing workplace; <br /> WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week with <br /> @ your libraryTM, The Campaign for America's Libraries. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Tom Davidson, Mayor of the City of Louisville, Colorado, do <br /> hereby proclaim April 6-12, 2003 as National Library Week in the City of Louisville and encourage all <br /> residents to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available and thank their librarians for <br /> making information available to all who walk through the library's doors. Come see what's new @ your <br /> library. <br /> Dated this .1m day of Ap '`` f103t SE AL • <br /> 'i fly <br /> * * om Davidson, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> 1 e (AMA) <br /> Nancy Varr., City Clerk <br />