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.

This resolution expresses profound support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries, recognizing their essential role as community cornerstones. It highlights how libraries provide vital services beyond traditional education, including equitable internet access, support for small businesses and job seekers, and critical social services like aid for unhoused individuals and responses to public health crises such as the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution acknowledges that library staff often perform these expanded duties amidst severe funding cuts, leading to unsustainable working conditions. It condemns threats to free access to information, including widespread book bans and the intimidation or criminalization of library staff for fulfilling their duties to provide diverse materials. The resolution specifically references the potential harm of eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the findings of Project 2025 regarding mistreatment of minority communities and harassment of staff. To address these challenges, the resolution calls for the prioritization of full funding for library services at all governmental levels. It reaffirms the fundamental right of citizens to access information and the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain , ensuring their civil rights are protected. Furthermore, it recognizes the right of library staff to speak out on public concerns and inform the public about threats to information access, underscoring their critical role in a healthy democracy.