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Published on July 14, 2025 As you will see below, it has been a busy conference season for NJSL staff. While it is rewarding to see so many colleagues from… Continue reading "State Librarian’s Update – July 2025"
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Published on July 11, 2025 Here you will find everything you need to know about using My Talking Books on Smart Speaker including how to sign up for Open Beta… Continue reading "Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker"
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Published on July 11, 2025 BARD, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress’s Braille and Audio Reading Download website, now offers expanded functionality and will serve… Continue reading "BARD 2.0 Offers New Features for TBBC Patrons "
News, Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
NLS Digital Advanced Player (DA2) Published on July 9, 2025 A brand-new audiobook player is coming soon from the Library of Congress’ National Library Service — the DA2 Player! With… Continue reading "COMING SOON TO TBBC!"
News, Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
Published on June 27, 2025 Books the way you want them! Do you want 1 or 8 or 10 books on your cartridge? Just let us know! If you want… Continue reading "Surprising Things About Borrowing Books from TBBC"
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Transforming Library Access Across the State Published on June 24, 2025 The NJ State Library (NJSL) is pleased to provide a progress update of the New Jersey Library Construction Bond… Continue reading "An Update on the NJ Library Construction Bond Act"
News, Services for Libraries
“Color Our World: Colorea Nuestro Mundo” Published on June 13, 2025 Everyone of all ages is invited to “Color Our World: Colorea Nuestro Mundo” at their local public library this… Continue reading "2025 Statewide Summer Reading Programs in New Jersey Libraries"
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NJ State Library Announces Recipients of REV 250 Grants to Support Public Library Celebrations of America’s 250th Anniversary Published on June 9, 2025 As the nation prepares to commemorate the… Continue reading "REV250 Grant Award Recipients Announced"
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The new Montgomery branch of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Published on June 6, 2025 Montgomery Township has long been a vibrant and growing community, and… Continue reading "LBCA Feature: Montgomery"
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Published on June 6, 2025 We’re proud to share that our very own Dr. Edith K. Beckett, Head of Technical Services at the NJ State Library (NJSL), has received the… Continue reading "Dr. Edith K. Beckett Awarded NJAL Technical Services Award"