S.Res. 169 — A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

S.Res. 169 — A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to express support for library staff across the United States and to highlight the vital services that public, school, academic, and special libraries provide to their communities. It aims to recognize the need for adequate funding for libraries, affirm the right of citizens to access information freely, support the rights of library workers to organize and advocate for their interests, and protect the civil rights of library staff.