The New Jersey State Library has proposed amendments of the Library Construction Bond Act regulations : N.J.A.C. 15:24-2.5, 2.6, and 4.1. [1]The proposals are now available for comment. The amendments proposed address issues that have arisen in implementation of grant awards in the context of the pandemic and its continuing effects, as well as a drafting error. The impact of the pandemic on local governments and construction costs and availability of workers has been significant. The proposed ...Continue Reading

As of July 1, 2019, the regulations for the Library Construction Bond Act have become available via the New Jersey Register. A link to the regulations is available here: https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/new-jersey-library-construction-bond-act/ Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, MSLS ALA Councilor, 2019-2022 LYRASIS Board of Trustees, 2019-2022 FSU College of Communication and Information Leadership Board, 2018-2021 Deputy State Librarian for Library Support Services New Jersey ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, N.J.A.C. 15:23, New Jersey Professional Librarian Certification, has been readopted. The current text of the regulation may be found at http://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/resources/library_law/librarian-certification-regulation/. The notice of re-adoption and the notice of proposal may be found at http://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/resources/library_law/rule-proposals-notices-adoption/. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best regards, Bob ...Continue Reading