Forwarded from another list, so apologies for
cross-posting. Maybe Tony Blair etc. will be inspired
to send out a similar message ......!
For further details of the ALA campaign, look at
https://cs.ala.org/@yourlibrary/
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WASHINGTON, April 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following
was
released today by the White House:
National Library Week
April 1-7, 2001
I am pleased to join my fellow Americans in observing National
Library Week.
An educated citizenry provides the foundation for a free and
democratic society. Libraries promote the sharing of knowledge,
connecting people of all ages with valuable information resources.
These dynamic and modern institutions, and the librarians who staff
them, add immeasurably to our quality of life.
Libraries serve as important centers for collecting, storing,
and organizing information. Each year, more than 100,000 books are
published in the United States alone, and the U.S. government
publishes as many documents. Even beyond these numbers are
incredible volumes of newspapers, magazines, and other copyrighted
material.
In public, government, professional, or academic facilities,
librarians help individuals use numerous resources to complete the
simplest or most complex of research-related tasks. This ability
to search for information from the oldest manuscripts to the latest
references available demonstrates the enduring versatility of
libraries.
During this special observance, I commend librarians for their
contributions to education and learning throughout our Nation. I
also encourage all Americans to visit their neighborhood library.
Laura and I send our best wishes to the staff, volunteers, and
patrons of libraries across America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Jim Jackson
C/O The Law Library
University of Exeter
Rennes Drive Tel:44(0) 1392 263356
Exeter.
EX4 4RJ Fax:44(0) 1392 263196
OR
Fax:44(0)01392 263871
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Any Opinions expressed in this message are my own,
and not those of the University of Exeter. They do not form any statement
by the University of Exeter or any other member there of.
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