Agenda 03/26/2019 Item # 4A4.A
03/26/2019
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, libraries are not just about what they have for people, but what they
do for and with people; and,
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions, and
library workers and librarians fuel efforts to better their communities,
campuses and schools; and,
WHEREAS, librarians are organizers and information experts who for centuries
have guided people to the best information resources. Librarians
provide more than facts. They provide the expertise and services that
add meaning to those facts; and,
WHEREAS, librarians continue to fulfill their role in leveling the playing field for
all who seek information and access to technologies, especially as our
society is at a critical juncture regarding the changing information
landscape and the skills needed to thrive in our digital world; and,
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians are looking beyond their traditional roles and
providing more opportunities for community engagement and delivering
new services that connect closely with patrons' needs; and,
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians open a world of possibilities through innovative
STEAM programing, Makerspaces, job -seeking resources and the power
of reading; and,
WHEREAS, libraries support democracy and effect social change through a
commitment to provide equitable access to information for all library
users; and,
WHEREAS, libraries work to serve all community members, offering services and
educational resources that transform communities, open minds and
promote inclusion and diversity; and,
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 7-13, 2019 be designated as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of March 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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4.A
03/26/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 8301
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 7 - 13 as National Library Week in Collier
County. To be accepted by Steve Carnell, Public Services Department Head, Tanya Williams, Library
Division Director and Library Division Staff.
Meeting Date: 03/26/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/13/2019 10:15 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager -Communications & Cust. Relations — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/13/2019 10:15 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Heather Yilmaz County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 03/13/2019 4:31 PM
Completed 03/15/2019 3:41 PM
03/26/2019 9:00 AM
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