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Letter to Senate Rules Committee Regarding CLA's Sponsored Resolution
Dear Senate President pro Tem Steinberg:
The California Library Association is in support of SCR 27 by Senator Wolk, which would declare April 12 through April 18, 2009 as "National Library Week." CLA is sponsoring this resolution in order to celebrate the numerous positive contributions of public libraries throughout the state.
California's libraries are a tremendous resource for over 21 million library patrons annually. Libraries have become particularly popular during this period of economic instability, as money and resources have become increasingly tight for many people affected negatively by the economic downturn. Patrons are using computers at the library to perform job searches or to prepare a resume, while others are actively borrowing books and materials, rather than purchasing these items at a bookstore. Public libraries throughout California are also providing important literacy services for adult learners, offering supplemental K-12 school programs such as "Homework Help Centers," working collaboratively with financial institutions to provide financial literacy services, and partnering with pediatric clinics to demonstrate to new parents the value of reading to their children.
Many of California's public libraries will be celebrating "National Library Week" by highlighting some of the valuable services they provide from April 12 through April 18th. We thank the legislature and Senator Wolk for this important recognition for public libraries.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Dillon & Christina Dillon DiCaro
Posted on March 25, 2009 9:31 AM | Permalink