Published on January 23, 2026 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tatiana Bryant as the new Associate Director of the New Jersey State Library’s Research Library, serving state… Continue reading “Tatiana Bryant Appointed as Associate Director of NJSL Research Library”
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State Librarian’s Update – January 2026
January 9, 2026 I would like to take a moment as the new year begins, to give a shout out to the staff of the New Jersey State Library (NJSL).… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – January 2026”
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NJ State Library Awards Digital Literacy Grants to Five Public Libraries
Selected libraries will teach digital skills and provide access to technology in underserved communities December 15, 2025 The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, has… Continue reading “NJ State Library Awards Digital Literacy Grants to Five Public Libraries”
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State Librarian’s Update – December 2025
December 5, 2025 I always find that Thanksgiving is more a time of reflection than the New Year is. Gratitude is important to me, not just on Thanksgiving, but as… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – December 2025”
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State Librarian’s Update – November 2025
November 5, 2025 We’re about to enter the second phase of Teaching Information Literacy, NJSL’s IMLS-funded project to support the implementation of the state’s new K-12 Information Literacy Student Learning… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – November 2025”
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New Jersey State Library Appoints Elizabeth Burns as Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center
November 3, 2025 New Jersey State Librarian Jen Nelson has announced that Elizabeth Burns has been named the NJSL’s new Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). Reporting to… Continue reading “New Jersey State Library Appoints Elizabeth Burns as Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center”
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LCBA Feature: Maplewood Memorial Library
Designed by Sage and Coombe Architects, the newly reimagined Maplewood Memorial Library is a 32,000-square-foot, all-electric, community-first civic space that is 33% larger than before and features the addition of… Continue reading “LCBA Feature: Maplewood Memorial Library”
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State Librarian’s Update – October 2025
October 3, 2025 Thank you to those of you who participated in the library regulations review process over the last two years. Two working groups met at least monthly for… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – October 2025”
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LCBA Feature: Monmouth County Library
The Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan proudly celebrated its grand reopening in September 2024, welcoming hundreds of residents to enjoy the newly renovated facility. The celebration marked the completion of… Continue reading “LCBA Feature: Monmouth County Library”
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Register for Webinar Series on Academic Research Tools
Five virtual sessions will equip librarians with strategies to support teens in their research The NJ State Library is sponsoring a five-part series of virtual sessions of one hour in… Continue reading “Register for Webinar Series on Academic Research Tools”