HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04 Recognizing April 8-14 as National Library Week 2018TOWN OF VAIL`
PROCLAMATION NO. 4, SERIES OF 2018
Recognizing National Library Week 2018
Libraries Lead"
WHEREAS, libraries are not just about what they have for people, but what they do for
and with people;
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions, and library
workers and librarians fuel efforts to better their communities, campuses and schools;
WHEREAS, librarians are leaders in their institutions and organizations, in their
communities, in the nation and in the world;
WHEREAS, librarians continue to lead the way in leveling the playing field for all who
seek information and access to technologies;
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians look beyond their traditional roles and provide
transformative opportunities for education, employment, entrepreneurship, empowerment and
engagement, as well new services that connect closely with patrons' needs;
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians lead their communities in innovation, providing
STEAM programing, Makerspaces and access and training for new technologies;
WHEREAS, libraries are pioneers supporting democracy and effecting social change,
with a commitment to providing equitable access to information for all library users regardless of
race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries lead in working with diverse communities, including people of color,
immigrants and people with disabilities, offering services and educational resources that
transform communities, open minds and promote inclusion and diversity;
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week with the theme, "Libraries Lead"; and, Vail Public Library will
be once again offering a month of Amnesty;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Dave Chapin, Mayor of the Town of Vail
officially proclaim National Library Week, April 8-14, 2018. 1 encourage all residents to visit the
library this week and explore what's new at your library, and engage with your librarian.
Because of you and our library leaders, Libraries Transform.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim our support
Dated this 3`d day of April 2018.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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