Keeping up with what’s cool, what was once cool, then became SUPER uncool, and is now cool again for the moment can be EXHAUSTING! Written by Julia GiantomasiPublished on February… Continue reading “Have Hashtags Gone Out of Style?”
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Telehealth In Libraries Virtual Summit
Introducing the NJHealthConnect Virtual Toolkit February 27, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The need for public libraries to play a role in advancing health equity led to the… Continue reading “Telehealth In Libraries Virtual Summit”
State Librarian’s Update – January 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 the year of applications and… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – January 2025”
Look Out for These Social Media Trends in 2025
Happy New Year! The new year is a time to reset and create new goals. As you sit down and look at your marketing plan for the year ahead, it’s… Continue reading “Look Out for These Social Media Trends in 2025”
Register Now for the 2025 Annual Virtual New Directors Orientation
Calling all New Directors in the New Jersey Library Community! Our annual New Directors Orientation will be offered as a virtual event this February. As a new director, the NJ… Continue reading “Register Now for the 2025 Annual Virtual New Directors Orientation”
Inclusive Marketing for Libraries
Public libraries are a safe space, open and accessible to all walks of life, offering a variety of services and programs to enhance the community. Your library’s social media and… Continue reading “Inclusive Marketing for Libraries”
In-Person Mental Health Training for Libraries
Thanks to a generous grant from the National Network Libraries of Medicine Region 2, the NJ State Library invites you to attend the following in-person workshop trainings offered at five… Continue reading “In-Person Mental Health Training for Libraries”
How to Fix a Creative Block in Marketing
To be completely transparent, I’ve been stuck lately on which topic to cover next for this marketing blog. In marketing, you always want to stay fresh, but it’s hard to… Continue reading “How to Fix a Creative Block in Marketing”
Introducing a Media Relations Guide for Libraries
The New Jersey State Library collaborated with the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) to create a media relations guidebook for NJ libraries. This is a basic guide to media training… Continue reading “Introducing a Media Relations Guide for Libraries”
Exploring AI in Library Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was initially introduced to the general public about two years ago and though most people were curious about it, many were cautious. Through use and research, tools… Continue reading “Exploring AI in Library Marketing”