Hello all,   Bill Loges reached out to let me know about an upcoming Data Axle webinar featuring John Dunham.  This program will cover using data for economic analysis and policy, and how business counts, employee numbers and NAICS codes shape a community. John’s clients range from trade associations to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.    Bill will be sending more information, but I wanted to share this for now.    *When: Apr 14, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ...Continue Reading

Registration is now open for the 2021 NJLA Annual Conference! The conference is live and will feature: [*]Keynote speakers [*]50+ sessions over two days [*]Live Q&A with presenters [*]Live exhibitors [*]Poster sessions [*]Games and prizes [*]Networking in virtual rooms [*]Plus... no travel or lodging expenses! Register here! http://njlaconference.info/ ...Continue Reading

Hello all!   Thank you to everyone who was able to attend today’s virtual discussion. The recording is available here: https://youtu.be/ImJuvguorWs   Below are some notes and follow-up information from our conversation.  If there is anything I missed, please let me know or share from your notes to the list.   *L2B submission form:* If your library is hosting virtual programs that you would like to see listed on the L2B calendar, you can submit them using the form here: https://libs2b.com/library-ev ...Continue Reading

Hello,   There were some questions from our meeting today about how local municipalities can regulate cannabis use/sale following NJ’s marijuana decriminalization and cannabis legalization.    The New Jersey League of Municipalities has some helpful resources on their website, specifically those related to the timeline municipalities have to opt-out: NJLM - Cannabis Legalization - https://www.njlm.org/969/Cannabis-Legalization   The NJ Office of Attorney General also has a specific website with up ...Continue Reading

Per our discussion this morning, here is something we use to promote our services. -- Chelsea Dodd ColemanDirector Bogota Public Library 201-518-2998 coleman@PROTECTED bogotapubliclibrary.org ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   This is a reminder that we are having an NJLibsGrowBiz Virtual Discussion tomorrow, March 30 from 10-11am.   Here is the Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-mgrj4jGNdIMgiLdO0wivshjN0wSQmB After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   As part of our discussion, I will be asking if anyone has suggestions for the ARPA funds that the NJSL will be receiving.  Here is more information: https://w ...Continue Reading

FYI Andrea Simzak Levandowski (she/her/hers) Library Consultant for Small Business Development & Technology New Jersey State Library P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625 (609) 278-2640 x190 alevandowski@PROTECTED *From:* New Jersey State Library <marketing@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:14 PM*To:* Andrea Levandowski <alevandowski@PROTECTED>*Subject:* Members Needed for LSTA Advisory Council and Library Network Review Board Dear Colleagues, ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   The next NJLibsGrowBiz Virtual Discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 10-11am.  My apologies to anyone not available at that time, but the meeting will be recorded and shared after.  If you can’t make it but you have something that you would like me to share, please send it along.   Here is the Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-mgrj4jGNdIMgiLdO0wivshjN0wSQmB After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information a ...Continue Reading

Hello all,   I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the beautiful weather this week.    Here is a Doodle poll for our next virtual discussion: https://doodle.com/poll/nuh4fegtqrnucnrv?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link   This meeting would be an open discussion with time for updates, Q&A, idea sharing, and anything else we want to cover.  I will also share updates from the NJ State Library.  If you have any suggestions for future sessions, such as speakers or topics to cover, we can t ...Continue Reading

The 2021 NJLA Annual Conference (All In: Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusiveness) is going virtual! Dates: June 3 & 4 Registration will open soon at njlaconference.info ...Continue Reading