The resolution designates the second week of September each year as Library Awareness Week in New Jersey, highlighting the essential role libraries play in promoting lifelong learning and ensuring public access to information. It emphasizes that libraries serve as community centers, offering various services such as reading programs, tutoring, and internet access, which help bridge the digital divide. The resolution acknowledges the dedication of library professionals in connecting users with the information they need and their contribution to the discourse on intellectual freedom and equitable access to information, which are vital to a democratic society.

To commemorate this week, the resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Library Awareness Week and encourages public officials and residents to engage in activities that celebrate the importance of libraries and their staff. The resolution aims to foster public pride in New Jersey's libraries, promote awareness of their resources, and acknowledge the significant contributions of library professionals to the community.