Passed by the State Library Board on March 22, 2012

WHEREAS, libraries everywhere play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities; and

WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a challenging economy; and

WHEREAS, for over 100 years, bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach services have played a vital role in fulfilling the mission of libraries, bringing the resources of libraries and the expertise of librarians directly to all kinds of communities – rural, urban and suburban; and

WHEREAS, bookmobiles are modern, changing and dynamic mobile information centers for the 21st century, providing not just books, but DVDs, music, resources for job searches, and more; and

WHEREAS, as an extension of libraries, bookmobiles are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning; and

WHEREAS, bookmobile use is up nationwide among all types of library users; and

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on this day, March 22, 2012, the State Library Board proclaims National Bookmobile Day, April 11, 2012, and encourages all Ohio residents to visit their bookmobiles that day to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available @ your library, brought directly to you by bookmobiles.