Dear Members of the New Jersey library community, As the State Library begins our eighth week of working from home, I wanted to let you know that you can still count on…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Resources and Plans for Library Reopening
In order to assist with the difficult decisions public libraries must make prior to reopening, the New Jersey State Library has assembled a number of resources to help guide your decision making…
A New Career Navigation Tool for Students
Please help the New Jersey State Library spread the word about the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN), a free web-based career navigation system, funded by the New Jersey Department of Education, that provides…
State Library Sponsors Scholarship to Support ARSL Annual Conference Attendance
New Jersey State Library (NJSL) will award a $1,000 scholarship for one New Jersey public librarian to attend the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference, September 30-October 3, 2020, in…
EBSCO Offers Free Access to NJ Libraries Through June
As the library community adjusts to the impact of the COVID-19 virus, the team at EBSCO is looking to ensure end users have access to an expanded breadth of online content. Many…
A Message from the NJ State Librarian Regarding Library Closures
We want to provide a reminder to the New Jersey library community of Governor Murphy’s recent clear messages regarding his Executive Order(s) being ORDERS, not merely suggestions. We understand that the directives…
Federal Government Invests $50M in Museums and Libraries to Address Digital Divide During COVID-19
The State Library is pleased to learn of this excellent news. At this time, we do not have any information to share outside of what IMLS has shared via the following press…
COVID-19 Update – State Library buildings are closed
In alignment with the Governor’s directives, the state’s library buildings are closed. The New Jersey State Library is adhering to these restrictions and is closed for walk-in service until further notice. We…
The State Library Explored the 1784 Murder of a NJ Slave
On Feb. 19, 2020, the State Library hosted an author talk with writer and historian Sue Kozel. During the talk, which the New Jersey Council for the Humanities funded, Kozel led her…
The State Library Hosted an Author Talk Discussing The Bookshop on Lafayette Street
On Jan. 14, 2020, the New Jersey State Library hosted an author talk featuring Eric Maywar and Ilene Dube, contributing writers to The Bookshop on Lafayette: Stories and Poems. Maywar, the book’s…
The State Library Hosts Census Training for Library Staff
The State Library is now hosting census training for library staff. Regional census trainers will show staff how to use the new online census form and explain how best to provide assistance…
Author Talk Recap: Discussing George Washington’s Ten Crucial Days
During Patriot’s Week, the State Library hosted an author talk with Larry Kidder to discuss General Washington’s Ten Crucial Days. Kidder explained that Gen. Washington’s goal was to defeat the British militarily…
