Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday March 22 for our 4th Annual Makers Day! This year was our biggest one so far! Please check out some pictures below along…
Blogs
Explore PolicyMap
Check out PolicyMap, a new digital resource offered through the New Jersey State Library. Tell a compelling story using maps and data. Support your stakeholders who need location-based information to find local…
Career Connections Presents – Path to Employment Program Recap
Finding a job after years of unemployment or trying to change careers can be a daunting task Oftentimes, looking for a job can be a full-time job in itself and it may…
Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery Program Recap
Thank you to Margaret Jerrido and Dr. Judith Giesberg for showcasing their collaborate project Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery. Several years in the making, Last Seen is a searchable database of…
It’s Tax Season!
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. — Benjamin Franklin, in a letter…
Forging Effective Public / Private Partnerships through Corporate Day-of-Service Projects Program Recap
Thank you to Leontyne Anglin from Staging Executives for her exciting and interactive presentation highlighting corporate day of service events for non-profits. Grants are a major source of funding for non-profits, but…
Researching New Jersey’s Mental Hospitals
The reports of New Jersey’s State Asylums to the Legislature are now digitized and available online in our New Jersey State Publications Digital Library. These documents are snapshots of how the State…
Grow with Google Events in Libraries
This week, Google released more information about its Grow with Google initiative and opportunities for libraries to sign up as partners. You can read the full press release from Google here and the one…
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…
Five Must-Read Public Relations Blogs for Library Marketers
Although there are now more ways than ever to promote your public library news, there is nothing quite as powerful as being featured in the local newspaper or appearing on local television.…
Using the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for Genealogical Research Program Recap
Thank you to Dr. Elana Broch from Princeton University for her presentation on the genealogical resources available at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as well as the International Tracing Service, including…
Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Program Recap
Thank you to Nicolette Vasco from the Alzheimer’s Association for her talk Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Alzheimer’s is a very complex disease, affecting each person, and those close to them,…
