2017-J1208

Recognizing April 2017, as National School Library Month

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2017-J1208



Senate Resolution No. 1208

BY: Senator TEDISCO

RECOGNIZING April 2017, as National School Library
Month

WHEREAS, The quest for knowledge and achievement by students is
stimulated and developed through the use of educational resources and
instruction provided by school library programs that are staffed by
professional certified school librarians; and

WHEREAS, School library programs provide the means for students to
gain cultural understanding and enhance global communication skills; and

WHEREAS, Lifelong learning begins and is systematically developed
through the school library curriculum of the elementary and secondary
schools; and

WHEREAS, The school library program contributes to the individual
growth and development of all students, while fostering both excellence
and equity in education; and

WHEREAS, School library programs teach the skills of effectively
locating and ethically using information through traditional resources
and new technologies to provide literature appreciation activities and
to guide and encourage informational and recreational reading to every
student; and

WHEREAS, School libraries provide materials that will develop
literary, cultural, aesthetic appreciation, and ethical standards; and

WHEREAS, The school library program helps students learn to find
texts on any topic of interest across a range of complexity, so they are
engaged at a level that is challenging to them; and

WHEREAS, School librarians teach students to inquire, think
critically, draw conclusions, make informed decisions, and create and
share knowledge in preparation for advanced study and the workplace; and

WHEREAS, The American Association of School Libraries (AASL) will
celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of School Library Month in 2017 with the
theme, "Because School Libraries Empower Students"; and

WHEREAS, It is both fitting and proper that special recognition be
given to school library programs and the role of certified school
librarians in education throughout the State of New York; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize April 2017, as National School Library Month; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the American Association of School Libraries.

actions

  • 23 / Mar / 2017
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 28 / Mar / 2017
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 28 / Mar / 2017
    • ADOPTED

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