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The NJ State Library’s News section provides updates on recent programs, collections, and services, including features from the NJ State Research Library, the Talking Book and Braille Center, as well as initiatives through Library Development.

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NJHealthConnect @ Your Library Butterflies
Library Development, News
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"
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About NJSL, News, Services for Libraries
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"
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About NJSL, News
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 researchers to information about New… Continue reading "Welcome to NJ State Library’s Refreshed Website"
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Library Development, News, Services for Libraries
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"
For Adult patrons registered with the talking book and braille center: Winter Reading Challenge 2025, TBBC's Chilly Chapters January 6th-February 28th.
News, Talking Book and Braille Center
The Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) is excited to invite adult patrons aged 18 and over to participate in the Chilly Chapters Winter Reading Challenge (WRC). This eight-week challenge… Continue reading "Join the TBBC Winter Reading Challenge: Chilly Chapters!"
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About NJSL, Library Development, News, Services for Libraries
Thanks to a generous grant from the National Network Libraries of Medicine Region 2, the New Jersey State Library invites you to attend the following in-person workshop trainings offered at… Continue reading "In-Person Mental Health Training for Libraries"
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About NJSL, News, Services 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"
Amazon’s Alexa and BARD
News, Talking Book and Braille Center
We’re thrilled to announce that the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is looking for 5,000 users nationwide to help us test the innovative My Talking… Continue reading "My Talking Books on Amazon Alexa Smart Speaker for NLS Patrons"
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News, Services for Libraries
The “Reimagining Information Literacy” Initiative will Provide Education and Training Resources for New Jersey’s K-12 Public Schools and Libraries TRENTON, NJ – September 23, 2024 – The NJ State Library… Continue reading "NJ State Library Awarded Grant to Help Prepare NJ Schools & Libraries for Upcoming Information Literacy Learning Standards"
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News, Services for Libraries
Has the lasting impact of the pandemic had you reevaluating traditional services and programs? Does “equity” feel too big to tackle by yourself? Consider being a part of Building Equity-Based… Continue reading "Building Equity-Based Summers (BEBS) Initiative"
The NJ State Library and Talking Book and Braille Center will also be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents Day.
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