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This Joint Resolution officially designates the second week of September each year as "Library Awareness Week in New Jersey," a measure intended to foster public pride and support for the state's libraries and to promote awareness of their valuable resources and the contributions of library professionals. The resolution highlights that libraries are essential institutions for lifelong learning, providing access to information crucial for an informed citizenry and serving as community centers offering diverse programs and services, including vital internet access that helps bridge the digital divide. It also requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe this week with appropriate activities that acknowledge the critical role libraries and their staff play in a democratic society.