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State Library Blogs
Our NJ State Library’s Blogs are a vibrant hub for sharing valuable insights, updates, and resources that cater to the diverse needs of New Jersey’s residents, librarians, and researchers.
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TBBC Blog
Published on December 19, 2025 Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend, family member or coworker who is blind or visually impaired? We’ve compiled a list of creative,… Continue reading "Last Minute Gift Ideas For The Blind and Visually Impaired"
Library Development, Services for Libraries
Published December 18th, 2025 Money Smart for Life is a new initiative from the New Jersey State Library designed to help libraries educate their communities on the skills needed for… Continue reading "Money Smart for Life: Financial Literacy Programs in New Jersey Libraries"
Marketing Blog
Find out what makes Shorts unique and how libraries can use them By Julia Giantomasi Published December 10, 2025 Short-form videos have proven to be the most successful form of… Continue reading "A Guide to YouTube Shorts for Libraries"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Thank you to Sally Zaifman-Kagan from the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for an introductory overview of what is Alzheimer’s Disease and some of the symptoms that… Continue reading "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Program Recap"
Exhibits, Featured, Research Library
Previewing Now, Debuting early 2026 NJ250 Related NJ250 Search As we head into Patriots Week, we’re excited to share a first look at our upcoming landmark NJ250 exhibit. A New… Continue reading "First Look at NJ250: A Revolutionary Preview Arrives"
TBBC Blog
December 5, 2025 The Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program was established in 2020 through an endowment to provide legally blind individuals opportunities to work at NLS in… Continue reading "Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program"
TBBC Blog
Here are some trusted, completely free apps that can help with reading, daily tasks, navigation, and schoolwork. Reading & Text Recognition Everyday Tasks Navigation & Travel Support for Students Free… Continue reading "Free Accessible Apps"
TBBC Blog
The NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) now offers its popular promotional bookmarks in both English and Spanish. These bookmarks highlight TBBC’s free services for New Jersey… Continue reading "TBBC Promotional Bookmarks Now Available in English and Spanish"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published on November 19, 2025 Resumes are not only your brand, they are the key to unlocking the door to interviews and potentially your next job. Thank you to Paul… Continue reading "Resume Writing 101: Program Recap"
Marketing Blog
Five simple ways to boost your library’s social media game Written by Julia Giantomasi Published on November 13, 2025 Running out of ideas for your library’s social media feed? You’re… Continue reading "Five Free Library Content Ideas You Can Post This Week!"