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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING APRIL 2026, AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Kislak, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Read,
Cortvriend, McNamara, Slater, Edwards, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: April 14, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, School librarians grow an individual’s literacy and communication skills to

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create a stronger foundation for academic and personal success; and

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     WHEREAS, School libraries provide students access to books, especially books that

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reflect their own lives and experiences, and open their world to history and people who are

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different from themselves; and

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     WHEREAS, School librarians nurture an individual’s ability to think critically, organize

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information, and connect their learning to the real world; and

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     WHEREAS, School librarians encourage learners to not only consume information

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safely, but also to create content that contributes to solutions, interests, and the education of

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others; and

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     WHEREAS, School librarians encourage learners to engage as digital citizens, who

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participate ethically, appropriately, and critically in our digitally-mediated world; and

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     WHEREAS, School librarians play a critical role in the teaching and learning processes

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that are relevant, accessible, and varied to meet the diverse needs and abilities of learners; and

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     WHEREAS, The full potential of school libraries is dependent upon well-trained,

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professional school librarians whose varied skills assist other educators, learners, and families to

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effectively evaluate and use a variety of information resources in diverse formats; now, therefore

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be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

 

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proclaims April 2026, as "School Library Month" in the State of Rhode Island and urges all

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citizens in recognizing school libraries for the critical services they provide to our learners, and

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for the positive impact they have on student achievement; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the School Librarians of Rhode Island (SLRI)

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and the Rhode Island Library Association (RILA).

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