Economic development took center stage during Governor Phil Murphy’s first State of the State address on January 15, 2019. During his speech, he mentioned reports, initiatives, and organizations that should be on the radar of libraries across the state, especially those offering business services.
“I didn’t know you offered that,” is a common reaction from patrons who hear about the programs and services offered by the New Jersey State Library. We are committed to providing top…
Thank you to the Credit Union of New Jersey and Pete Manferdo from Experian for presenting Managing Your Credit and Credit Reporting. Credit plays an important role in our finances, from car…
Thank you all for coming to the Webinar presentation of Genealogy Research Stories on Friday January 4th! The link to the recording of the webinar is at the bottom of the post,…
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…
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…
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,…
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). …
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…
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. …
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…
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,…
