October is Information Literacy Awareness Month

Great news!  Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed a proclamation declaring October to be Information Literacy Awareness Month!There are now 10 states that have proclamations:  Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Texas.

This proclamation is a result of efforts by library directors in the state and members of the Connecticut Library Association.Congratulations to Carl Antonucci - co-chair Connecticut Library Association Legislative Committee - Director of Library Services Central Connecticut State University; Jay Johnston - co-chair Connecticut Library Association Legislative Committee - Executive Director Farmington Libraries; Carl  DeMilia - President Connecticut Library Association - Director of Library Services New Milford Public Library who led this successful effort!