PROCLAMATION

• 0 0	National Library Week and School Library Media Month are national observances sponsored by the American Library Association and school libraries across the country.
• 0 0	Our nation's 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.
• 0	Our nation's libraries are key players in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the "digital divide".
• 0 0	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.
• 0 0	Ashland's Schools and Ashland Public Library join together in celebrating the importance of school library media centers and the contributions of our libraries and librarians.
• 0 0	Ashland's School Library Media Program offers an environment conducive to reading and learning, critical thinking, creative expression, investigation and research, and curriculum development and enhancement.
• 0 0	The theme for the month is "@ Your Library" - with emphasis on 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.

Alan DeBoer, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder

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