Published on April 28, 2025 I’ve been working with an outstanding group of librarians this Spring on developing the required policies and forms required under the Freedom to Read Act,… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – May 2025”
Talking Book and Braille Center Archives
Press Release: NJ Attorney General’s Office Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Stop the Dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Cuts to IMLS threaten operations of the New Jersey State Library, including critical services for patrons with disabilities. TRENTON, NJ – April 8, 2025 – The State of New Jersey… Continue reading “Press Release: NJ Attorney General’s Office Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Stop the Dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)”
State Librarian’s Update – April 2025
Published on March 27, 2025 We are counting down the weeks until the New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference in May, and hope you’ll join us at NJSL staff presentations… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – April 2025”
State Librarian’s Update – March 2025
Published on February 24, 2025 It is both an exciting time and a time for reflection at the NJ State Library (NJSL). We’re reflecting on the retirement of long-time staff… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – March 2025”
State Librarian’s Update – January 2025
Published on January 27, 2025 At the NJ State Library, we’re celebrating our achievements from 2024 while laying the groundwork for some really interesting projects in 2025. If 2024 was… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – January 2025”
Welcome to NJ State Library’s Refreshed Website
Published on January 22, 2025 You’ll find a wide range of resources and information available on our site – from databases and web resources that are specially selected for history… Continue reading “Welcome to NJ State Library’s Refreshed Website”
BARD Express Player
Published on August 11, 2024 The NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) is happy to announce that the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled… Continue reading “BARD Express Player”
Disability Information Hub
Resources for Individuals with Disabilities and the People That Support Them Published on August 2, 2024 New Jersey is committed to being a safe, accessible, and affordable place to live… Continue reading “Disability Information Hub”
Mattel introduces two first-of-their-kind inclusive Barbie dolls: See the new additions
Published on July 26, 2024 Barbie has announced two new additions to its growing line of diverse and inclusive dolls: a blind Barbie and the first Black Barbie with Down… Continue reading “Mattel introduces two first-of-their-kind inclusive Barbie dolls: See the new additions”
John Diakakis, Blind Diner Owner, Featured in Documentary Bendix: Sight Unseen
Originally published on May 3, 2023 by The National Herald HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Bendix Diner has been featured in several films, TV shows and commercials, including Jersey Girl,… Continue reading “John Diakakis, Blind Diner Owner, Featured in Documentary Bendix: Sight Unseen”
