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In an effort to help New Jersey residents find new career opportunities and help prepare the state’s small businesses for success, the New Jersey State Library has provided New Jersey libraries with access to Gale’s Career Transitions, an advanced, online career service tool and

On Wednesday, February 15, from noon to 1 p.m., Richard Veit explored the history, the humor and, occasionally, flamboyance of grave markers found in NJ cemeteries.

In observance of Black History Month and in honor of African-Americans who serve our country, an abridged version of the award-winning For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots will be screened at the New Jersey State Library, 185 West State St, Trenton, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m.

On Wednesday, February 15, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library will present a free lunch-time program, “Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye” with authors Richard Veit and Mark Nonestied.

New Jersey State Librarian Norma Blake announced that she plans to retire this July, closing the book on a distinguished career that has served New Jersey libraries for more than 36 years, including 10 years as the New Jersey State Librarian.

The New Jersey State Library, with funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Elizabeth Public Library for a Latino Heritage Festival.

Liz Burns, youth services consultant for the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center, served as a member of a distinguished committee which selected the the best nonfiction book for teens from a select group of finalists.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has approved legislation that prohibits municipal library trustees from transferring donated funds to municipalities. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblymen Craig Coughlin and Daniel Benson, and Senator Joseph Vitale, ensures that municipal libraries will be able to retain all funds donated through charitable gifts.

On January 12, 2012, NJ Congressman Rush Holt, Dr.