April 30th, 2026 Thank you to those libraries that have updated and submitted their collection development policies and request for removal procedures, for the State Library to review against the… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – May 2026”
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NJ Center for the Book Celebrates National Library Week with Library of Congress Card Catalog Kiosk at the NJ State Library
Kiosk is One of 56 Distributed Throughout the U.S. and Territories The New Jersey Center for the Book has received one of 56 card catalogs brought out of retirement by… Continue reading “NJ Center for the Book Celebrates National Library Week with Library of Congress Card Catalog Kiosk at the NJ State Library”
State Librarian’s Update – April 2026
April 10, 2026 Registration is now open for Reimagining Information Literacy, a virtual national forum on information literacy that NJSL is holding. The forum is another activity of our three-year… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – April 2026”
Introducing TBBC’s New Audiobook Player, the DA2
What is the DA2 Player The DA2 is the newest talking book player from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), and it is now available… Continue reading “Introducing TBBC’s New Audiobook Player, the DA2”
Registration is Now Open for Spring LEAP Classes
The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) The LEAP program will begin again this spring with classes being offered at several public libraries. LEAP is a series of free classes sponsored… Continue reading “Registration is Now Open for Spring LEAP Classes”
State Librarian’s Update – March 2026
March 6, 2026 The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) is pleased to publish its first-ever online exhibition. Comprised of historical documents related to the state’s three constitutional periods, it is… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – March 2026”
Congratulations TBBC’s Rising Star; Luisa Martucci
NJLA Rising Star Award Luisa Martucci the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator at the Talking Book and Braille Center. She is the recipient the Rising Star Award at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference called “A… Continue reading “Congratulations TBBC’s Rising Star; Luisa Martucci”
LCBA Feature: Pennsauken Free Public Library
After years of planning and months of preparation, the Pennsauken Free Public Library officially reopened its doors to the public on Saturday, October 25. The Library was overwhelmed by the… Continue reading “LCBA Feature: Pennsauken Free Public Library”
State Librarian’s Update – February 2026
February 5, 2026 February has always struck me as a “month of Thursdays” – you know something good is about to happen, but it’s not quite there yet. This sentiment… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – February 2026”
The Four Pillars of Information Literacy in New Jersey
An NJSL Webinar Series The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) recently held two rounds of a 5-part information literacy webinar series, The Four Pillars of Information Literacy in New Jersey,… Continue reading “The Four Pillars of Information Literacy in New Jersey”
