[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 146 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          LIBRARY OF THE YEAR

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, today I rise to commemorate the 
staff and governing board of the Ann Arbor District Library for earning 
distinction as the 1997 Library of the Year. Through their hard work 
and commitment to the Ann Arbor community, they turned a series of 
difficult circumstances into a winning outcome, and have recently been 
recognized by the Library Journal and Gale Research, Inc., for their 
accomplishments.
  The hallmark of their success came through the reorganization of the 
library's administrative structure while continuing and expanding the 
library's community service. Through high-speed communications lines, 
computer training, and expanded programming, the Ann Arbor District 
Library has served its patrons well by using new technology to give the 
community greater access to the world.
  Although worthy of praise for its past accomplishments, the 
librarians and staff are committed to continuing this record of 
improvement. Expansion of staff development programs and a maintained 
commitment to improving service, the Ann Arbor District Library is one 
of Michigan's finest examples of the success which can be achieved when 
local residents band together in pursuit of a common goal. On behalf of 
the U.S. Senate, I would like to give a special thanks for their 
efforts.

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