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Bush, Laura – Knowledge Quest, 2002
In these opening remarks, the First Lady welcomes the attendees to the White House Conference on School Libraries, including four members of Congress and several guest speakers. Presents conference focus on libraries - school libraries, community libraries - as places that are designed to enrich lives and learning. (MES)
Descriptors: Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Services
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Martin, Robert S. – Knowledge Quest, 2002
These introductory remarks by Robert S. Martin, the director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), briefly summarize the role of IMLS and the purpose of the White House Conference on School Libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Services, School Libraries
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Gregorian, Vartan – Knowledge Quest, 2002
Discusses the importance of libraries, books, and reading. Highlights include: the role of libraries in our culture; literacy, reading, and writing as the essence of thinking; the relationship between the book and the reader; and the impact of information technologies. (MES)
Descriptors: Books, Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
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Bush, Laura – Knowledge Quest, 2002
In these closing remarks, the First Lady thanks the speakers and presenters at the White House Conference on School Libraries and announces the formation of, as well as major gifts to, the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, which aims to bring books to inner-city and rural school and community libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Funding, Library Materials