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New Jersey Librarians Attend Project Compass National Convening

Submitted by gcooper on May 18, 2012 - 11:30am

New Jersey State Library staff members Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, Edith Beckett, Jennifer Podolsky and Natasha Peter, along with Lynne Olver, Morris County Library; Marie Downes, West Deptford Public Library; and Karen Perry, East Brunswick Public Library, were among the 215 participants from 45 states and the District of Columbia meeting in Washington, D.C., April 25–26, for the Project Compass

State Librarian Podcast - May 14, 2012 - The NJ Library Goddesses

Submitted by rkeith on May 15, 2012 - 4:09pm

Please join State Librarian Norma Blake as she interviews New Jersey Library Legends. This month's legends are NJ Library Goddesses Joanne Roukens, Michele Reutty, Joanne Kares and Arlene Sahraie.

In photo: Norma Blake (second from left), NJ State Librarian, welcomed The Library Goddesses (from left) Arlene Sahraie, Michele Reutty, Joanne Rouke

May "flowers" for Moeller-Peiffer

Submitted by gcooper on May 15, 2012 - 1:21pm

It wasn't at Churchill Downs, but Associate State Librarian Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer scored a trifecta of achievements during the month of May.

Authors of "The Jersey Sting" to Speak at the NJ State Library May 30

Submitted by gcooper on May 14, 2012 - 2:17pm

Gossip blog Gawker began their description of the sting with “Everybody in New Jersey was arrested today.” They were talking about one of the biggest corruption busts in New Jersey’s history, which is written about in the book The Jersey Sting.

Counting Opinions = iPads for Participating Libraries

Submitted by gcooper on May 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Keeping track of library usage can seem a daunting task, especially with reduced staff and increased demand, but these statistics are important in showing library boards of directors, elected officials and taxpayers the value of their local library. Through a NJ State Library program, Counting Opinions makes the compilation of these statistics easier, and provides a monthly and yearly rep

Next NJ State Librarian served as Deputy Director of IMLS & State Librarian of Delaware

Submitted by gcooper on May 9, 2012 - 2:27pm

Mary L. Chute, deputy director for Libraries at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, has been selected as the next New Jersey State Librarian and will begin a new chapter as leader of the New Jersey State Library in July 2012.

Statewide Children's and YA Author Conference at Woodbridge Public Library

Submitted by gcooper on May 9, 2012 - 10:25am

Librarians from across New Jersey convened at the Woodbridge Public Library to meet the authors of some popular books for children and young adults, learn about their writing processes and get their books autographed.

NJ Association of School Librarians names Seneca High Library Most Progressive

Submitted by gcooper on May 2, 2012 - 10:37am

Congratulations to the Seneca High School Library, Tabernacle, NJ, and its librarian, Amy Rominiecki, for receiving the Progressive School Library Media Program Award from the NJ Association of School Librarians (NJASL).

Grant brings Regional Emergency Response Training to South Jersey Cultural Institutions

Submitted by gcooper on April 25, 2012 - 3:33pm

As part of a National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation and Access grant, the New Jersey State Library and LYRASIS Digital & Preservation Services brought cultural heritage professionals from institutions in south Jersey together to participate in the development of a Regional Emergency Response Network model for Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Lyrasis received the grant fundi

NJ Congressman Rush Holt Honored by ALTAFF during Legislative Day

Submitted by gcooper on April 24, 2012 - 10:22am

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), presented the 2012 Public Service Award to Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) during National Library Legislative Day activities in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2

Mystery & Broadway at the NJ State Library with Brad Parks

Submitted by gcooper on April 23, 2012 - 11:42am

On Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library hosted a free lunch-time program with Brad Parks, author of the Carter Ross mysteries.

State Librarian Podcast - April 18, 2012 - Library Legend JP Porcaro

Submitted by rkeith on April 20, 2012 - 11:06am

Please join State Librarian Norma Blake as she interviews New Jersey Library Legends. This month's legend is JP Porcaro, Head of Acquisitions at the Guarini Library at New Jersey City University.

State Librarian Podcast, May 14, 2012, with the NJ Library Goddesses

Submitted by gcooper on April 19, 2012 - 3:15pm

Join State Librarian Norma Blake at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 14, as she interviews New Jersey's Library Goddesses: Joanne Kares, Michele Reutty, Joanne Roukens and Arlene Sahraie. Listen as they reveal everything from their retirement advice for the State Librarian to what makes them happiest about being NJ librarians. Find out what makes a Library Goddess a library le

Seton Hall Radio Focuses on NJSL Employment & Small Business Programs

Submitted by webmaster on April 18, 2012 - 1:59pm

Listen as our own Natasha Peter, BTOP Compliance Officer, and Jennifer Podolsky, Business Outreach Specialist, discuss the programs and services available to job seekers, entrepreneurs and small business owners with Greg Cellini, host of Seton Hall University's WSOU Pirate Radio Program: "Thank God for Monday," during National Library Week.

State Librarian Podcast, April 2012: Library Legend JP Porcaro

Submitted by webmaster on April 12, 2012 - 12:31pm

Event date(s):

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/556195186

Please join State Librarian Norma Blake as she interviews New Jersey Library Legends. This month's legend is JP Porcaro, Head of Acquisitions at the Guarini Library at New Jersey City University and 2012 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

Library Sustainability & Funding Issues to be Discussed at Conference May 23

Submitted by gcooper on April 11, 2012 - 3:06pm

The New Jersey State Library, LibraryLinkNJ and the New Jersey Library Association are hosting Keeping the Vision While Keeping the Lights On on May 23, 2012, that will help plan the future of libraries in New Jersey. Joan Frye Williams and George Needham have been invited to lead the discussion of the issues facing NJ libraries, including making hard choices and sustaining the services that are of most value to our customers.

ALA Preservation Week, April 22-28

Submitted by gcooper on April 11, 2012 - 2:37pm

The American Library Association’s third national collections Preservation Week will take place April 22-28, 2012. Preservation Week is an opportunity to connect the care of collections and family treasures with your communities. Over the last two years, hundreds of events to provide preservation education to the public have taken place in public, academic, and school libraries, state agencies, archives, and historical societies.

Celebrate National Library Week, April 8 - 14

Submitted by gcooper on April 11, 2012 - 12:52pm

It's National Library Week and whether you are a job seeker looking for resources to land a new job, a parent looking for free activities for your children, a student searching for your next favorite book, or checking out a recent movie, you belong @ your library.

NJ State Parks Highlighted During National Library Week Author Talk

Submitted by gcooper on April 11, 2012 - 12:10pm

As a part of National Library Week, New Jersey Author Kevin Woyce returned to the NJ State Library on Tuesday, April 10, to present the History and Facts of New Jersey State Parks, based on one of his books.

ASCLA Trip to Ireland

Submitted by webmaster on April 4, 2012 - 5:35pm