The NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) is recording grocery store circulars. These are for use only by those who have vision impairments that make it difficult to read…
Blogs
Preserving Family Photographs Program Recap
Thank you to Gary Saretzky from the Monmouth County Archives for his in-depth presentation on preserving personal photographs. Gary has over 40 years experience as a photographer and performs photograph conservation and…
Mock Interview Program Recap
Thanks to all of those who participated in our first-ever Mock Interview session presented by Career Connections. Mock interviews are a great way to hone your interview and communication skills in a…
First-Time Homebuyer Information Session Program Recap
Thank you to Jesse Crawford from the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency for his presentation on programs available through the HMFA to help first-time homebuyers. There are two important grant opportunities…
Volunteering: A Doorway to Employment
Thanks to those who attended last week’s presentation of Volunteering: A Doorway to Employment! During the presentation, we discussed how volunteering might be a valuable addition to standard job searching activities. Volunteering…
ReferenceUSA Program Recap
Thank you to Bill Loges from ReferenceUSA for showcasing many of the features available through ReferenceUSA aimed at people starting or trying to grow their own business. The U.S. Business database allows…
The Data-Driven Public Library: Marketing Science Meets Art
Did you know that data about your community can help you get more funding for your public library? Or that it can help improve email open rates? Marketing is driven as much…
Money Smart for Older Adults Program Recap
Thank you to all of those who joined us for Money Smart for Older Adults. Financial exploitation is a widespread problem that can affect us all, especially the elderly and retired individuals. …
Thinking of Using Video Marketing in 2018? Here’s What You Need to Know [Infographic]
Everyone is jumping on the video marketing bandwagon these days, and it’s no surprise why. Video is wildly popular. For example, there are a billion users on YouTube – about one-third of all…
Drama in the Public Library: 8 Ideas for Facebook Video
Content is the main driver of interest in your public library Facebook page. You may know already that images create more shares and likes than text or link posts. But did you know that…
Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey Class Blog
Thank you all so much for attending yesterday’s Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey class. As promised here are some of the resources mentioned during the presentation: -The Case Files for…
Career Connections Presents – The Right Career for You Program Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Career Connections Presents – The Right Career for You. Determining the best job or career for you can be overwhelming, but there are 4…
