Pronunciator is a robust, web-based language learning program that is available through the New Jersey State Library for authorized users (New Jersey state employees and students/staff of Thomas Edison State University). It…
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Career Connections Presents – Acing the Job Interview 2 Program Recap
Thank you to those that joined us for Career Connections Presents – Acing the Job Interview 2. This program is an expansion on Acing the Job Interview 1 and focused on common…
Gigged: A Book Review and Recommendations for Libraries
Earlier this month, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University hosted an event with the authors of Gigged and Temp. While I was not able to attend the event,…
How to Use Social Media to Improve Your SEO
Did you know that your social media channels can help improve your public library’s ranking in search results? It’s true: While social media activity isn’t a ranking factor in search engine algorithms, it does have the potential to improve your search engine optimization (SEO). …
Take the Wheel Program Recap
Thank you to the Credit Union of New Jersey for their presentation on car buying. Purchasing a new or used car can be a hassle, but you can help relieve the stress…
Pitch Perfect: How to Get Local TV to Cover Your Public Library
In August, the Denver Public Library held an unusual fundraiser: It partnered with a local tattoo studio to ink literary-themed tattoos. The event raised money for the library’s foundation, but it also succeeded in creating brand awareness with news coverage on local television. …
Career Connections Presents – Acing the Job Interview 1 Program Recap
Thank you to those that joined us for Career Connections’ Acing the Job Interview 1. Topics covered included: The different types of interviews Phone, panel, in-person, and online Preparing for the interview…
Two National Endowment Deadlines
Public libraries and other organizations may now apply to the NEA Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest. The application deadline is Thursday,…
Documenting Your Past with iBiographer Program Recap
Thank you to Sofia Milner, founder of iBiographer, for her presentation and demonstration on how her product can help us all document and preserve our family stories. iBiographer fills a gap in…
Upcoming and Updates: October 2018
Business Getting to know your Small Business Development Centers: NW-NJSBDC The Northwest New Jersey Small Business Development Center has a couple of programs available statewide. First, their webinars are free and open…
Some New, Free, and Exciting Genealogy Websites Program Recap
Lew Meixler from the Mercer County Jewish Genealogical Society at Beth El Synagogues showcased a wide variety of websites that can help genealogy researchers. Through a paid Ancestry.com account, he demonstrated how…
Retirement Planning Program Recap
Thank you to Arlene Ferris-Waks from the Bureau of Securities for presenting on how to start preparing for retirement. Retirement is a critical milestone that can severely affect the quality of one’s…
