The New Jersey State Library

Connecting people with information through libraries
Welcome to the New Jersey State Library's website.

The New Jersey State Library is committed to empowering people, organizations and government by providing access to information and libraries. As leader of the more than 2,000 member libraries in the NJ Library Network, the State Library takes a proactive and innovative approach in guiding libraries and providing information to foster a literate, productive and competitive New Jersey. NJ Libraries are also stepping up to help job seekers and small business owners during tough economic times.

We encourage you to learn more about our three bureaus: State Library Information Center, Library Development Bureau and the Talking Book and Braille Center. Each one has a distinct role in serving state government, libraries and the residents who call New Jersey home.

The New Jersey State Library

Welcome to the New Jersey State Library

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 4:42pm
At the State Library we believe access to information and libraries empowers people, organizations and government. As leader of the more than 2,000 member libraries in the NJ Library Network, the State Library takes a proactive and innovative approach in guiding libraries and providing information to foster a literate, productive and competitive New Jersey. We are especially proud of the way NJ Libraries are helping job seekers during the economic environment.
Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, NJ Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning

Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer elected to national office

Tuesday, June 18, 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.
Top 46 State Libraries

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

Thursday, May 16, 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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NJSL featured news and events

You will find complete New Jersey State Library news listings on our "Latest News" page.

Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, NJ Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning, has been...

New Jersey State Librarian Mary Chute recognized two New Jersey libraries for creativity and...

New Jersey State Librarian Mary Chute honored four New Jersey libraries for conducting...

On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center dedicated...

On Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library will present a free...

Listen as State Librarian Mary Chute discusses the upcoming 2013 NJLA Conference, taking...

Please join State Librarian Mary Chute for a discussion on the upcoming 2013 NJLA Conference...

When it comes to finding alternatives to meeting their customers’ needs, the New Jersey...

An historical account of New Jersey's Constitutional Commission from 1873 might sound rather...

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