Wednesday, June 30, 2010

NYC Library Card Act into Law

New York City recently signed into law the Library Card Act. This Act requires that the NYC Department of Education supply library card applications and information about how to obtain a library card to students entering kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade, or when transferring to a new school.
"Libraries are an integral part of our education system," says NYC Council member Jimmy Van Bramer, who introduced the act. "It's undeniable that children who read more and use their libraries do better academically. As an educational resource, it is important to use every opportunity to bring libraries and students together".

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