Dear Public Library Director:

 

I am pleased to make available to you this information gathering survey for public library directors to complete and return if a construction project for their library is currently under consideration. The information requested on this form will inform the State Library in its planning for the administration and implementation of the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act grant program. Development of draft program regulations is on track for release in early Summer, after which time the public will have an opportunity to comment on them.

 

We are asking you to complete the survey if you are planning or considering a library construction project. Whether you intend to submit a New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act application or not, this survey will help the state understand the level and nature of need for library construction in New Jersey. The information received will be used by staff to anticipate the number of potential grant applicants, scope and nature of projects, and the potential total dollar amount of resources required to address needs across the state. Please fill out a separate form for each anticipated project proposal. For more information regarding this important program please visit the State Library’s New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act webpage.

 

Please fill out this survey with as much information as you have at this time. It is important, if you are planning to apply, that you fill out the estimated cost of your potential project. You may be asked to update the information at a later date.

 

The deadline for the return of the survey is Friday, May 17, 2019. Please return the survey form to Betsy Beavers by email: ebeavers@PROTECTED, fax: 609-278-2652, or mail: New Jersey State Library, PO Box 520, Trenton, NJ 08625-0520.

 

Should you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Tina Keresztury at 609-278-2640 ext. 133 or email Tina at ckeresztury@PROTECTED. Tina’s time in the office is limited to twelve hours a week so please be prepared to leave a voicemail message or email her.

 

I appreciate your time in completing this important survey.

 

Sincerely,
Mary L. Chute
State Librarian