Registration is Now Open for December and January Library Director & Trustee Training Webinars

Attention Library Directors and Trustees:

Registration is now open for the December Library Director & Trustee Training webinar titled, “Per Capita State Aid and the Annual Survey”. This webinar will be held on December 6th at 2:00PM. 

Bob Keith, Director of Library Law, State Aid & Statistics at the New Jersey State Library, will take you on a tour of Per Capita State Aid. We will explore the statutes that define the Library State Aid program, the regulations that constitute the minimum standards to which libraries are held to receive State Aid, and the forms and survey which gather the data that allows us to calculate and pay State Aid.

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Registration is also open for the January Library Director & Trustee Training webinar titled “Current Cyber Threats and Best Practices with Krista Valenzuela”. This webinar will be held on January 10, 2024 at 2:00PM.

This session will provide an overview of the many prevalent cyber threats targeting organizations, businesses, and individuals. The presenter will provide an overview of the tactics and trends in cybercriminal activity including, but not limited to: ransomware, business email compromise, social engineering, credential compromise, data theft, and more. The presentation will provide specific real-world examples of cyber threats targeting will conclude with best practices recommended to bolster cyber resiliency.

Krista Valenzuela is the bureau chief of Cyber Threat Outreach & Partnerships (CTOP) at the NJCCIC, which is responsible for spreading awareness of current cyber threats, tactics, and techniques; promoting cybersecurity best practices; and establishing relationships with critical infrastructure, businesses, organizations, and individuals around the State and beyond. Mrs. Valenzuela has worked at the NJCCIC for eight years and previously worked at the US Department of Defense on their information assurance mission.

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About Julia Giantomasi

I've had opportunities throughout my career to coordinate marketing and social media for live events and small businesses across various industries. I've enjoyed keeping up with the trends and using social media to not only promote quality services but create a sense of community. As the PR & Marketing Coordinator for the New Jersey State Library I can draw from these experiences in order to provide tips and best practices for libraries handling their own marketing and social media. I hope that I can be a resource to libraries across New Jersey as they engage with their communities.