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Zoom/NJSL Q&A Session

October 20th 2020

Dear Colleagues, We hope you will be able to attend the Zoom Q&A Session on October 22, 2020 at 11:00AM.  Here are the details to connect: When Thu Oct 22, 2020 9am – 9:45am Mountain Time - Denver Joining info Join Zoom Meeting success.zoom.us/j/91338277785?pw... (ID: 91338277785, password: 139619) Join by phone (GB) +44 800 031 5717 (IT) +39 800 790 654 Join using SIP 91338277785@PROTECTED (passcode: 139619) Joining instructions Joining notes Passcode: 139619 If you hav ...Continue Reading

The New Jersey State Library Partners with Baker & Taylor/Axis360 in Statewide eBook Collection

October 20th 2020

The New Jersey State Library’s Axis360 eBook platform, accessible to all public libraries in the state of New Jersey, thanks to CARES Act funding, is now live and ready for patron access! Current Axis360 libraries can integrate the new content seamlessly into their current mix, and will be contacted by their local Baker & Taylor representative for more information. All other public libraries can simply fill out the following form to get started: https://bakerandtaylor.tfaforms.net/85 The New Jersey State Library ...Continue Reading

New CARES Act License: SimplyE

October 15th 2020

Beginning this week, New Jersey State Library has started working with LYRASIS, a non-profit organization, to implement SimplyE for all public libraries across the state who wish to participate. LYRASIS staff members will be working with you directly to ensure your library is successfully added to SimplyE. Benefits of SimplyE SimplyE is an open source e-reading/listening mobile application for iOS and Android that allows libraries to: [*]take back control of your patron experience [*]enhance your existing collecti ...Continue Reading

Virtual Library Trustee Institute - Saturday, October 17th, 2020

October 13th 2020

Dear Library Trustees and Directors, Please join the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Trustee Association for our first Virtual Trustee Institute. This year’s conference is open to all Library Board Trustees and their Directors for a total fee of $25.00 per library. When: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 9:00-1:00 Click the Eventbrite link here to view the agenda and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-trustee-institute-tickets-117763358375 Please make sure that only one pers ...Continue Reading

CURRENT STATUS OF NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY CARES ACT LICENSES

October 13th 2020

As mentioned in previous NJPUBLIBS messages, the State Library has licensed the following products for public libraries through September 30, 2021: Zoom Enterprise licenses, Capira Curbside, SimplyE and Baker and Taylor ebooks. This message contains an update on these purchases: *Zoom Enterprise licenses*: We apologize for the difficulties some libraries have had with this remote meeting software. At this point in time Sahar Dampier, our Zoom administrator, is handling all emails concerning refunds and overridden acco ...Continue Reading

Virtual Library Trustee Institute - Saturday, October 17th, 2020

October 5th 2020

Dear Library Trustees and Directors, Please join the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Trustee Association for our first Virtual Trustee Institute. This year’s conference is open to all Library Board Trustees and their Directors for a total fee of $25.00 per library. When: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 9:00-1:00 Click the Eventbrite link here to view the agenda and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-trustee-institute-tickets-117763358375 Please make sure that only one person fr ...Continue Reading

Capira Curbside training for library staff

October 2nd 2020

Occurs every other week on Thursdays at 11AM EDT, starting 10/29 Curbside Staff Webinar Hosted by Mike Berse Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 11:00 am | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Occurs every 2 week(s) on Thursday effective 10/29/2020 until 12/10/2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 173 467 4115 Password: 3enZuxaMg92 https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/j.php?MTID=m7a7348fb2a317157a87f616172ebc782 Join by video system Dial 1734674115@PROTECTED ...Continue Reading

2021 One Third Mill Spreadsheet

October 1st 2020

Dear Colleagues, Please visit the following link for the 2021 One Third Mill spreadsheet.  If you have any questions about it please let me know. https://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2021_Minimum_Amount_Needed_to_Qualify_for_1_25_Per_Capita_One-Third_Mill.xls Best regards, Bob Keith Director of Library Law, State Aid, and Statistics New Jersey State Library Street Address: 185 W. State St. Trenton, NJ 08608 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625 P: 609-278-2640x192 F: 609-278 ...Continue Reading

Per Capita State Aid Checks and Award Letters

October 1st 2020

Dear Colleagues, First, I am still waiting for the equalized valuation figures to be posted to the Division of Taxation website.  I am constantly refreshing the webpage where the figures are posted and as soon as they are I will make the available to all of you.   By now you should be receiving your FY21 Per Capita State Aid checks, the amounts for which can be found here:  https://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FinalCheckAmountFY21.xlsx If you do not receive your check by ...Continue Reading

Position Announcement - New Jersey State Library

September 25th 2020

Dear Colleagues, Please visit the following link to view the position announcement for State Librarian. https://www.bradburymiller.com/njslad.htm ...Continue Reading
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