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Published on May 6, 2025 In late April, the NJ State Library (NJSL) and the New Jersey Office of Broadband Connectivity (NJOBC) formalized their partnership to administer programs addressing New… Continue reading "Digital Equity Act Update "
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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"
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Published on April 22, 2025 On May 1, 2024, the Bayonne Public Library proudly reopened its doors to the public after receiving $1 million from the New Jersey Library Construction… Continue reading "LCBA Feature: Bayonne Public Library"
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Published on April 11, 2025 Don’t miss connecting with NJ State Library (NJSL) staff members at the conference! We are counting down the weeks until the New Jersey Library Association… Continue reading "NJ State Library Sessions at NJLA Conference 2025"
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Originally published on August 15, 2023 With funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Space Science Institute, through its Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program has provided the… Continue reading "Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) Program for NJ Libraries"
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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)"
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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"
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Published on March 25, 2025 The opening of the Fanwood Memorial Library’s new building is the culmination of a decade of planning that began with the demolition of the 70-year-old… Continue reading "LCBA Feature: Fanwood Memorial Library"
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Published on March 20, 2025 Learn more about locating archived federal websites and data The NJ State Research Library has created a new Research Guide to help users navigate changes… Continue reading "New Research Guide – Archived Federal Websites and Data"
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Published on March 17, 2025 Enhancing Accessibility and Training Opportunities NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) Director, Adam Szczepaniak, and TBBC staff member, Scott Schornstaedt, recently visited… Continue reading "LCBA Feature: Newark Public Library"