well his wife was a schol librarian!
Frances
"Hanstock, Terry" wrote:
>
> Forwarded from another list
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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
>
> Terry Hanstock
>
> Faculty Liaison Officer - Nottingham Law School
>
> The Boots Library
> Goldsmith Street
> Nottingham
> NG1 5LS
>
> Tel: 0115 8482893
> Fax: 0115 8482286
>
> email: [log in to unmask]
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