We agree with the Senate that our libraries are essential in their communities. They help build stronger towns and neighborhoods as they assist people from all walks of life. Without the books, databases, ebooks, programs, and events that are available from our libraries, our quality of life would be diminished. The Nebraska Library Association (NLA), in partnership with the Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA), is celebrating our libraries, and we invite you to join us in support of librarians across state by adding your name to this Resolution too! Please join with the Legislature and hundreds of library stakeholders by adding your name to this Resolution.
We recognize that in Nebraska:
- Libraries offer tens of thousands of educational science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, cultural, arts, entertainment, family, and business programs a year for children, teens, parents, seniors, and entrepreneurs.
- Libraries support student success by fostering strong early literacy skills, homework assistance, test preparation, coding instruction, creative labs, and twenty-first-century technology literacy that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- Libraries help families overcome intergenerational poverty by serving as community centers for lifelong learning, by bridging the digital divide with access to public computers, Wi-Fi, and mobile hotspots, and by providing free resources and expert assistance to Nebraskans across the state who want to learn, grow, and develop their skills and creativity
- Libraries support a prosperous, competitive, and healthy economy by offering workforce skills development, career planning programs, job search assistance, and resources for research, supporting small business creation, and helping people of all ages to develop and grow their knowledge and skills.
- Libraries, as one of the most trusted civic institutions, are the hub of numerous partnerships and community investments in all areas of society and amplify the reach, efficiency, and effectiveness of community organizations and government service providers
- Libraries serve as a key and trusted partner to hundreds of agencies and nonprofits and provide a vital service to Nebraskans in need by helping connect them with resources, health information, and financial assistance which helps Nebraskans lead long, productive, and fulfilling lives.
NLA and NSLA want to thank Sen. Kolterman for introducing LR428 and appreciate the recognition that the Senate gave to libraries and librarians this week. You can be a part of sharing this important and positive news by adding your name to this petition and sharing it across social media.
The Nebraska Library Association is the state's membership organization for librarians, library workers, trustees, and friends. We support and promote all libraries, library media centers and library services in the state. Our foremost concerns are the professional development of its members, library advocacy, and open access to information for all citizens. The Nebraska School Librarians Association advocates for school library programs, provides professional development opportunities for school librarians, and develops leaders in the school library field. EveryLibrary is proud to partner with NLA and NSLA to support their campaign to reach library lovers across the state with this important message.
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