State Library Board News 2007
Link to State Library Board Meeting Reports.
- The State Library of Ohio Board - National Library Week 2007 Proclamation
- In a resolution to support all types of Libraries throughout Ohio and our Nation, the State Library of Ohio board recently voted in favor of the following:
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National Library Week 2007 Proclamation
WHEREAS, our public, academic, school and specialized libraries transform their communities;
Signed by David Miller, President,State Board of Education and Jo Budler, State Librarian
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities;
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in the 21st century;
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning;
WHEREAS, libraries bring customers a world of knowledge both in person and online;
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the “digital divide;”
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week with The Campaign for America’s Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the State Library Board of Ohio proclaim National Library Week, April 15-21, 2007 and encourages all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available and thank their librarians and library workers for making information accessible to all who walk through the library’s doors or visit them virtually. -
