Celebrating National Library Week @ your library®
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Renovating for the Future @ your library ® :
April 2008
Renovating for the Future! Celebrating National Library Week @ your library®
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
The RBC Library has adopted the American Library Association's
Join the Circle of Knowledge @ your library® theme
in its celebration of National Library Week 2008 from April 13 to April 19.
Special Exhibit: Blooming Books @ your library®
RBC Librarian, Joy Galloni, created handmade altered books in celebration of National Library Week.
Joy folded book pages to create an assorted array of book sculptures.
Joy's altered books make for interesting and unique table-top art!
Learn more about altered books online!
National Library Week 2008 Proclamation
WHEREAS, our nation’s school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in thelives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever;
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, selfhelp and lifelong learning;
WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of library users, continuing a decadelong trend;
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities;
WHEREAS, libraries can help you discover a world of knowledge, both in person and online, as well as personal service and assistance in finding what you need, when you need it;
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 Richard Bland College Library staff proclaim National Library Week, April 13-19, 2008. We encourage 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.
library@rbc.edu | Last Update:
July 7, 2008
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