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The New Jersey State Library building, in Trenton, New Jersey.
The New Jersey State Library building, in Trenton, New Jersey.

Visiting the State Library

Phone: 609-278-2640
Fax: 609-278-2652

Street Address: 185 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ 08625

Hours: The New Jersey State Library is open Monday-Friday for walk-in access 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and by appointment 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Please see our New Jersey State Library In-Person Access Page.

All visitors to the New Jersey State Library, including the Talking Book and Braille Center, who are 17 years or older are required to present a photo ID to security upon entrance. This is a security protocol that will not be waived for any reason or any visitor.

See our Visitor Conduct Policies regarding library use.


State Library Arranged by Subject Area

Phone: 609-278-2640

A

Administrative Code Review

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


B

Barcodes

Casey Confoy, ext. 114, jerseycat-help@njstatelib.org


Business Outreach

Andrea Simzak Levandowski, ext. 190, alevandowski@njstatelib.org


C

Circulation Desk

ext. 104, circulation@njstatelib.org


Community Engagement

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Construction (Facilities)

Sheri Shafer, ext. 137, sshafer@njstatelib.org


Continuing Education

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


D

Directors

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


E

Emergency Preparedness for Libraries

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Entrepreneurship

Andrea Levandowski, ext. 190, alevandowski@njstatelib.org


E-Rate

Michael Maziekien, ext. 125, mmaziekien@njstatelib.org


G

Grants Manager

Maura Walsh, ext. 136, mwalsh@njstatelib.org


I

Information Technology

609-278-2640, ext. 198, IT@njstatelib.org


Interlibrary Loan (State Employees and TESU)

David Braunsberg, ext. 171, dbraunsberg@njstatelib.org


J

JerseyCat (Interlibrary Loan – Public Libraries)

Casey Confoy, ext. 114, jerseycat-help@njstatelib.org


JerseyClicks

Reach us at jerseyclicks@njstatelib.org or visit the JerseyClicks page above


JerseyConnect

Free technology services for all New Jersey public libraries.


L

Law Reference Desk

ext. 102, reflaw@njstatelib.org


Library Consulting, Librarian Certification, Library Law, Library Network, Library Site Visits, Library Trustees

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Library Directors (Public), Library Statistics, Local Library Support Fund

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


M

Marketing & Communications

marketing@njstatelib.org


N

New Jersey Library Network

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


NJPUBLIBS The Directors’ Listserv

marketing@njstatelib.org


O

Open Public Records Act

opra@njstatelib.org
NJ State Library OPRA Request Form


P

Per Capita State Aid

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org
Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Public Libraries

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Purchasing (Public Libraries)

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


R

Reference Desk

ext. 103, refdesk@njstatelib.org


Regulation update, adoption and re-adoption

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


Return of Funds

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


S

School Libraries – Liaison to NJASL Board

Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116, srawlins@njstatelib.org


State Aid (Public Libraries)

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


Statewide Interlibrary Loan

Casey Confoy, ext. 114, jerseycat-help@njstatelib.org


Statewide Library Cooperative

Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org


Statewide Shared Services

Michael Maziekien, ext. 125, mmaziekien@njstatelib.org


Statistics

Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org


Summer Reading

Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116, srawlins@njstatelib.org


T

Talking Book and Braille Center

800-792-8322, ext. 0, tbbc@njstatelib.org


Technology

Michael Rasimowicz, ext. 198, mrasimowicz@njstatelib.org


Y

Young Adult Services

Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116, srawlins@njstatelib.org


State Holiday Closing Schedule

The New Jersey State Library, and the Talking Book and Braille Center, are CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays and on the following dates observed in 2024:

Monday, January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 19 – Presidents Day
Friday, March 29 – Good Friday
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day
Friday, June 21 – Juneteenth Day (Observed)*
Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day
Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day
Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day
Monday, November 11 – Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day

*Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S19), which designates the third Friday in June as a State and public holiday, known as Juneteenth Day.


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Office of the State Librarian

Phone: 609-278-2640

The State Librarian, Jennifer R. Nelson, serves as representative to the governor’s office, the legislature, state agencies and state wide organizations. The Office of the State Librarian promotes exemplary service in accordance with New Jersey Library Law; supports professional development through LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative; is responsible for Information Technology, the Business Office, and the office of Communications, Marketing & Outreach. This office is also responsible for Library Development.

Office of the State Librarian Staff

Jennifer R. Nelson, State Librarian, ext. 101, jnelson@njstatelib.org


Sheri Shafer, Chief Operating Officer, ext. 137, sshafer@njstatelib.org


Maura Walsh, Grants Manager, ext. 136, mwalsh@njstatelib.org


Susan Wilkerson, CPF Grant & Compliance Manager, ext. 143, swilkerson@njstatelib.org


Keyonna Dingle, Professional Services Specialist, ext. 149, kdingle@njstatelib.org


Stephanie Kowalski, Confidential Assistant to State Librarian, ext. 151, skowalski@njstatelib.org

 

Business Office Staff

LaKia Allen, Finance Manager, ext. 117, lallen@njstatelib.org


Theo Severino, Professional Services Specialist, ext. 168, tseverino@njstatelib.org


Communications, Marketing and Outreach

The New Jersey State Library is committed to educating the public about the value of libraries through public awareness campaigns, community outreach and media relations. New Jersey’s public libraries are encouraged to use statewide campaigns and publicity guidelines established by the State Library, to educate their communities about library resources and the opportunities they create.

Learn more about the office of Communications, Marketing and Outreach.
Contact Communications, Marketing and Outreach by email at marketing@njstatelib.org.


Information Technology

The New Jersey State Library Office of Information Technology.

Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 198

Contact the Information Technology office by email at IT@njstatelib.org


JerseyConnect

Free technology services for all New Jersey public libraries:

      • Email hosting and management
      • Spam and virus email filtering
      • Website hosting with statistics and SSL certificates
      • Managed WiFi Service
      • Cloud storage for library data
      • Library ILS hosting
      • Domain name hosting
      • Remote PC access with remote support chat
      • Virtual meeting and webinar hosting
      • Consultation on technology projects

Additional services for libraries connected to the JerseyConnect network:

      • Premium internet access with guaranteed bandwidth
      • Free router with full-service management
      • Bandwidth reporting
      • QoS guarantees
      • E-rate filing assistance

For more information about JerseyConnect contact: (866)-468-7043, email netops@njstatelib.org, or visit www.jerseyconnect.net.


NJSL Initiatives: Library Development

The Library Development Bureau coordinates programs for libraries to help them increase capacity to serve their local communities. These sections facilitate the administration of state and federal grants, and provide statewide services such as: continuing education and training for library directors, staff and trustees, interpretation of library law and legislation, interlibrary loan, statewide online electronic resources, statistics and surveys, and the development of statewide programs, pilot projects and special initiatives that support key areas of continuing need.

Learn more about the Library Development Bureau here.

Library Development Bureau Staff

Phone: 609-278-2640

Michele StrickerDeputy State Librarian of the Library Development Bureau, ext. 164
mstricker@njstatelib.org


Bob Keith, Director of Library Law, State Aid and Statistics, ext. 192
rkeith@njstatelib.org


Casey Confoy, JerseyCat, ext. 114
jerseycat-help@njstatelib.org


Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, ext. 116
srawlins@njstatelib.org


Andrea Levandowski, Adult Services Specialist, ext. 190
alevandowski@njstatelib.org


Michael Maziekien, Project Specialist, Shared Services, ext. 125
mmaziekien@njstatelib.org


NJ State Research Library

The Research Library provides services to State governmentThomas Edison State Universitylibraries, and the public.

Learn more about the NJ State Research Library here.

 Ask a Librarian

 

NJ State Research Library Staff

Administration

Phone: 609-278-2640

Maria Baratta, Director, State Library Information Center & Head of Reference Services
ext. 107, mbaratta@njstatelib.org


Circulation

Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 104

circulation@njstatelib.org


Interlibrary Loan

Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 171

David Braunsberg, Reference Librarian, dbraunsberg@njstatelib.org


Law Library

Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 102

reflaw@njstatelib.org


Reference Services

Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 103

refdesk@njstatelib.org

Department of Environmental Protection Research Library Branch
Tonia Wu, Librarian, (609) 940-4141, tonia.wu@dep.nj.gov

Attorney Generals Office / Law & Public Safety Library
Renee Pistone, Project Specialist, (609) 376-2566, renee.pistone@law.njoag.gov
Christina Snyder, Part-Time Library Assistant, (609) 376-2566, Christina.Snyder@law.njoag.gov


Technical Services

Edith Beckett, Supervisor, ext. 110, ebeckett@njstatelib.org


Talking Book and Braille Center

      • Services to New Jersey residents with physical, visual or reading disabilities
      • Braille, downloadable audiobooks and magazines
      • Digital talking book machines
      • Newsline – reading service for national and local New Jersey news
      • Learn more about the Talking Book & Braille Center.

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322, ext. 0
Fax: 609-406-7181

Web: www.njstatelib.org/tbbc

Ask a Talking Book and Braille question

You can find answers to frequently asked questions here.

      • Hours: The Talking Book and Braille Center is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed on Saturdays, Sundays and State Holidays.

Talking Book and Braille Center Location and Staff


Adult Services

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org
Phone: 800-792-8322

Fax: 609-406-7181

Please hold the line to speak with a reader’s advisor.


Children and Teen Services

Email: tbbcyouth@njstatelib.org
Phone: 800-792-8322, ext 823

Fax: 609-406-7181


Jennifer Apgar, Youth Services Librarian, ext. 823, japgar@njstatelib.org


Other Departments and Staff

Administration

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322, ext. 0
Fax: 609-406-7181


Adam Szczepaniak, Director, ext. 801, aszczepaniak@njstatelib.org


Elizabeth Burns, Associate Director, ext. 804, eburns@njstatelib.org


Claudia Albertson, Program Assistant, ext. 802, calbertson@njstatelib.org


Gary Zonderwyk, ILS Administrator, ext. 825, zonderwyk@njstatelib.org


Assistive Technology Loan Program

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322


Andre Gaynair, Tech Loan Driver, ext. 820,  agaynair@njstatelib.org


Christian Riehl, Assistive Technology Coordinator, ext. 821, criehl@njstatelib.org


Development Department

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322


Linda Cerce, Development and Volunteer Coordinator, ext. 835, lcerce@njstatelib.org


Machine Lending

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322


Gary Zonderwyck, ext. 825, gzonderwyck@njstatelib.org


Reader Services & Outreach

Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org

Phone: 800-792-8322


Liz KellyAdult Services Librarian, ext. 805, lkelly@njstatelib.org


Stephen FelleOutreach Librarian,  ext. 812, sfelle@njstatelib.org


Luisa Martucci, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, ext. 822, lmartucci@njstatelib.org


Gail StokesReader’s Advisor, ext. 824, gstokes@njstatelib.org


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