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Stacy Roth brings Molly Pitcher Alive at Author Talk

Submitted by gcooper on Wed, 19 Jun 2013, 2:40pm

Since about 2001, Stacy F. Roth, an interpreter, museum educator, historian and information specialist, has taken her audience back in time to hear some war stories from one of America's favorite legends: Molly Pitcher.

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Four Libraries to Work with SWAT Team of Library Transformers to Address Interior Space Challenges

Submitted by gcooper on Wed, 19 Jun 2013, 1:37pm

Four public libraries in New Jersey will benefit from the expertise of a group of librarians who addressed space challenges at their own libraries and led the transformation to improve the interior areas to better serve their customers.

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Mimi Lee Joins NJSL as Adult, Urban & Diversity Specialist

Submitted by gcooper on Wed, 19 Jun 2013, 1:29pm

Mimi Lee, The New Jersey State Library's new Adult, Urban & Diversity Specialist, began her professional career in 2001 at the Queens Library’s New Americans Program (NAP) managing coping skills workshops in languages other than English. She followed up her passion on designing and providing library services for multicultural and multilingual populations at the Bergen County Cooperative Library Services (BCCLS) as the Outreach Services Coordinator. She has experience in an academic setting, as well; working at the SUNY-Stony Brook’s Melville Library managing the library’s East Asian Collection.

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Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer elected to national office

Submitted by gcooper on Tue, 18 Jun 2013, 1:37pm

Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, NJ Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning, has been elected vice president/president-elect of ASCLA, the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies.

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NJ State Library Recognizes Two Libraries for Innovative Programs

Submitted by gcooper on Mon, 10 Jun 2013, 12:45pm

New Jersey State Librarian Mary Chute recognized two New Jersey libraries for creativity and innovation of their Maker Space Initiative during a breakfast at the New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference, on June 5.

Winning libraries were:

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NJ State Library Recognizes Excellence in Early Literacy Programs

Submitted by gcooper on Mon, 10 Jun 2013, 11:36am

New Jersey State Librarian Mary Chute honored four New Jersey libraries for conducting outstanding early literacy programs on behalf of their youngest library users and their families during a breakfast at the New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference, on June 5.

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NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center Dedicates its Wall of Recognition

Submitted by gcooper on Mon, 3 Jun 2013, 10:24am

On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center dedicated its Wall of Recognition. First two honorees were Congressman Rush Holt and the Grounds for Sculpture.

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Remembering the 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, the New Jersey State Library Hosts Stacy F. Roth as Molly Pitcher

Submitted by gcooper on Wed, 29 May 2013, 12:09pm

On Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library will present a free lunch-time program:“Over Here, Molly Pitcher” with Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof.

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Most Social Media Friendly State Libraries for 2013 - NJSL Ranked Among Top 10, at #7!

Submitted by tmcclary on Thu, 16 May 2013, 2:04pm

According to the American Library Association’s 2013 State of America’s Libraries Report, the answer is a resounding yes. Libraries have made many changes over the years as technology has evolved, and they continue to embrace new technologies that improve their ability to provide resources to the community, including social media.

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State Librarian Podcast, May 14, 2013: NJLA Conference

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 15 May 2013, 5:28pm

Listen as State Librarian Mary Chute discusses the upcoming 2013 NJLA Conference, taking place June 3-5, at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City. Find out why this is a conference you cannot afford to miss, and what new skills and fresh ideas you will be able to bring back to your library. Hear from NJLA Executive Director, Patricia Tumulty, joined with members of the conference planning committee.

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