National Library Week
Posted by admin on Apr 1, 2006
is the trademarked brand used by the American Library Association to unify the communications activities of libraries across the country.
April 2-8, 2006 is the week designated as National Library Week to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
The ALA website provides this information about a recent research project. “The Campaign for America’s Libraries was developed in response to research that shows that 1) libraries are popular but are often taken for granted; 2) libraries are rooted in nearly every community, including schools, campuses and businesses across the country, but are often not visible; 3) libraries are unique but are challenged to articulate that uniqueness in an information age transformed by new technology such as the Internet.
In light of this research, the campaign seeks to convey the following key messages:
Libraries are changing and dynamic places.
Libraries are places of opportunity.
Libraries bring you the world.”
Take some time this week, or any week, to get to know your library and your librarians.