AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of Queens Public Library's mission
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Sharon Myrie, Vice President of Programs and Services at Queens Public Library, introduces herself and provides an overview of the library's mission. She emphasizes QPL's commitment to welcoming all individuals and serving as a resource for knowledge and opportunity.
- QPL aims to preserve and strengthen its collections to aid in users' learning journeys.
- The library takes seriously its responsibility to offer resources focused on the indigenous peoples of New York City.
- QPL serves as a beacon of knowledge, allowing users to follow their curiosity and form their own viewpoints.
Sharon Myrie
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Good morning.
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My name is Sharon Myrie.
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And I'm the vice president of programs and services at Queen's Public Library.
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It's a pleasure to be here to speak on how the library serves as a key resource in discovery and learning about the history, culture, and arts of indigenous peoples in New York City.
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Before I begin, chair Rivera and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this subject and for the incredible work that you do to support our libraries.
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Queen's Public Library welcomes every individual who visits our branches and our digital platforms regardless of their circumstances or background.
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Our branches serve as beacons of knowledge and opportunity, allowing our users to follow their curiosity, dive into any subject matter, and form their own viewpoints.
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A significant component of fulfilling this mission is preserving and strengthening our extensive collections to aid in anyone's learning journey.
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We take seriously this responsibility, including as it relates to our offerings focused on the indigenous peoples of New York City.
