Street Address: 185 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-278-2640
Fax: 609-278-2652
Ask a Librarian
Visiting the State Library
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Hours: The New Jersey State Library is open Monday-Friday for walk-in access 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and by appointment 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
Please see our New Jersey State Library In-Person Access Page.
- See our Visitor Conduct Policies regarding library use.
- Directions to the New Jersey State Library
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Administrative Code Review
Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org
Adult Literacy, Adult Services
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
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Bar Codes
Casey Confoy, ext. 114, cconfoy@njstatelib.org
Business Outreach
Andrea Simzak Levandowski, ext. 190, alevandowski@njstatelib.org
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Children’s Services, Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Internet Filtering
Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116, srawlins@njstatelib.org
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
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Directors
Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org
Diversity
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
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Emergency Preparedness for Libraries
Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org
English, Speakers of Other Languages
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
Entrepreneurship
Andrea Levandowski, ext. 190, alevandowski@njstatelib.org
E-Rate
Michael Maziekien, ext. 125, mmaziekien@njstatelib.org
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Foreign Language Collections
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
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Grants Manager
Maura Walsh, ext. 136, mwalsh@njstatelib.org
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Information Technology
609-278-2640, ext. 198, IT@njstatelib.org
Interlibrary Loan (State Employees and TESU)
David Braunsberg, ext. 171, dbraunsberg@njstatelib.org
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JerseyCat (Interlibrary Loan – Public Libraries)
Casey Confoy, ext. 114, cconfoy@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.
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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
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Marketing & Communications
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New Jersey Library Network
Michele Stricker, ext. 164, mstricker@njstatelib.org
NJPUBLIBS The Directors’ Listserv
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Open Public Records Act
Sheri Shafer, ext. 137, sshafer@njstatelib.org
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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
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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
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School Libraries – Liaison to NJASL Board
Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116srawlins@njstatelib.org
Special Populations
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
State Aid (Public Libraries)
Bob Keith, ext. 192, rkeith@njstatelib.org
Statewide Interlibrary Loan
Casey Confoy, ext. 114, cconfoy@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
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Talking Book & Braille Center
800-792-8322, ext. 0, tbbc@njstatelib.org
Technology
Michael Rasimowicz, ext. 198, mrasimowicz@njstatelib.org
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Urban Libraries
Mimi Lee, ext. 191, mlee@njstatelib.org
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Young Adult Services
Sharon Rawlins, ext. 116, srawlins@njstatelib.org
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Office of the State Librarian
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.
Jennifer R. Nelson, State Librarian, ext. 101, jnelson@njstatelib.org
Sheri Shafer, Chief Operating Officer, ext. 137, sshafer@njstatelib.org
Ruth Pallante, Secretary to the State Librarian, ext. 151, rpallante@njstatelib.org
Maura Walsh, Grants Manager, ext. 136, mwalsh@njstatelib.org
Keyonna Dingle, Program Assistant, ext. 149, kdingle@njstatelib.org
Ivan Freire, Project Specialist, Capital Projects Fund, ext. 143, ifreire@njstatelib.org
LaKia Allen, Finance Manager, ext. 117, lallen@njstatelib.org
Karen VanMorter, Business Office Staff, ext. 168, kvanmorter@njstatelib.org
Communications, Marketing & 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 & Outreach.
Contact Communications, Marketing & 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.
Library Development Bureau
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.
Michele Stricker, Deputy State Librarian of the Library Development Bureau, ext. 164
mstricker@njstatelib.org
Mimi Lee, Director of Literacy and Learning, ext.191
mlee@njstatelib.org
Bob Keith, Director of Library Law, State Aid and Statistics, ext. 192
rkeith@njstatelib.org
Casey Confoy, JerseyCat, ext. 114
cconfoy@njstatelib.org
Sahar Dampier, Library Associate, ext. 127
sdampier@njstatelib.org
Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, ext. 116
srawlins@njstatelib.org
Andrea Levandowski, Library Consultant for Small Business Development & Technology, ext. 190
alevandowski@njstatelib.org
Michael Maziekien, Project Specialist, Shared Services
mmaziekien@njstatelib.org
State Library Information Center
The State Library Information Center provides services to State government, Thomas Edison State University, libraries, and the public.
Learn more about the State Library Information Center here.
Ask a Librarian
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
Interlibrary Loan
Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 171
David Braunsberg, Reference Librarian, dbraunsberg@njstatelib.org
Law Library
Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 102
Reference Services
Phone: 609-278-2640, ext. 103
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 & 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 & Braille question
You can find answers to frequently asked questions here.
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Hours: The Talking Book & Braille Center is open Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; closed on Saturdays, Sundays and State Holidays.
- Street Address: 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton NJ 08618
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 501, Trenton NJ 08625-0501
- Directions to the Talking Book & Braille Center
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
Christian Riehl, Assistive Technology Coordinator, ext. 821, criehl@njstatelib.org
Greg Green, Technical Clerk Driver, ext. 810, ggreen@njstatelib.org
Development Department
Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org
Phone: 800-792-8322
Linda Cerce, Development & 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 Kelly, Adult Services Librarian, ext. 805, lkelly@njstatelib.org
Stephen Felle, Outreach Librarian, ext. 812, sfelle@njstatelib.org
Luisa Martucci, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, ext. 822, lmartucci@njstatelib.org
Gail Stokes, Reader’s Advisor, ext. 824, gstokes@njstatelib.org
These opportunities are made possible in in part with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library.
