Regional Library Cooperatives Receive NJ State Library Funding

The four state Regional Library Cooperatives have received funding from the New Jersey State Library, given to ensure equity of services while controlling costs statewide, and support delivery of statewide services such as JerseyCat, JerseyClicks and continuing education.

The Highlands RLC received $881,474; the Central Jersey RLC received $528,957; the South Jersey RLC received $704,946; and INFOLINK, the Eastern New Jersey RLC received $861,758.

JerseyCat is a statewide online catalogue for interlibrary loans, while JerseyClicks is a suite of valuable research sources available to anyone with a New Jersey public library card.

“The New Jersey State Library is pleased to continue its ongoing partnership with the Regional Cooperatives,” said Norma Blake, New Jersey State Librarian. "The funding is essential to maintaining libraries as centers for lifelong learning and information. The money provides for public access to valuable Internet resources, sustains a productive workforce and empowers citizens with access to news, information and services vital to them in today’s economy. We rely on the help, expertise and knowledge of the RLC's about their local communities to deliver these services and resources efficiently and effectively,” Blake added.

The Regional Library Cooperatives and their services are funded by the New Jersey State Library which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.