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.

This resolution expresses profound support for the dedicated staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries throughout the United States, recognizing their pivotal role as community cornerstones. Libraries are highlighted as vital providers of diverse services, ranging from equitable internet access and educational programming to crucial social service linkages and economic resources for job seekers and small businesses. The resolution emphasizes the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social and community supports that libraries now provide, often exceeding traditional roles.

Library staff have increasingly addressed complex public crises, including the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, while facing severe funding cuts and unsustainable working conditions. The resolution condemns threats to intellectual freedom, such as book bans and censorship, which impede libraries' ability to offer diverse and comprehensive collections. It reaffirms the fundamental right of all citizens to freely access information and resources and the right of library workers to make collection decisions without fear of reprisal.

The Senate commends library staff, supports National Library Week, and recognizes libraries as critical national infrastructure. It advocates for full funding of library services at all levels of government and reaffirms the fundamental right of library workers to organize, collectively bargain, and exercise their civil rights without intimidation. Furthermore, the resolution supports the right of library staff to speak out on public concerns and inform citizens about threats to free and unfettered access to information.