Dear Colleagues, This is a friendly reminder that there are now less than two weeks left to submit your annual survey and Accuracy Certification, the deadline for both is March 15th.  Here are some helpful tips as the survey deadline draws near: 1. All of the forms for the survey (i.e. Accuracy Certification, Application for State Aid, etc.) can be found on the State Library website at http://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/resources/per_capita_state_aid/ under the heading Data Year 2019.  These ...Continue Reading

The regional census trainer contacted me on March 2 to let me know that he and his staff were now able to resume census training for public library staff, albeit on a very tight schedule. They gave their availability as March 2-March 13. I am having the NJSL web site updated with the new training schedule, but in the meantime I wanted you all to have it for your staff. We won’t be taking registrations for these sessions, just show up! March 6, Wayne Public Library, 1-3 March 9, Jersey City Library, Main Library, 10-no ...Continue Reading

Please see the message below from our regional census specialist: Below are the phone numbers that can be shared with the community. Prior to March 1, 2020, the CQA toll-free numbers are not available for public use. Beginning March 1, 2020, the English and Spanish language lines will be available to provide general information about the 2020 Census, including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), via an automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. Callers to these lines will also be advised to call ...Continue Reading

Dear Library Directors, Please visit the URL below for the 2020 Annual Directors Letter. This letter contains vital information and reminders to be aware of at the beginning of the year. If you have any questions about the contents of this letter please let me know. https://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ANNUAL-DIRECTORS-LETTER-2020.pdf Best Regards, Bob Keith ...Continue Reading

The New Jersey State Library has a terrific Lib Guide on the census located at https://libguides.njstatelib.org/2020CensusResources that has many ideas for how libraries can participate in preparation for the census as well as the census itself. I am looking for what New Jersey public libraries have been doing in this area and will post it to our census training page (in lieu of the census trainings, many of which were cancelled by the regional census staff due to the need for additional information from their federal c ...Continue Reading

Mary L. Chute, New Jersey State librarian, has made me aware that she plans to retire this fall. Mary has led the New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of the University, for nearly eight years with dedicated service to the State’s libraries, the New Jersey legislature and government employees, TESU staff and students, and registered New Jersey borrowers. As State Librarian, Mary has led NJSL in the launch of many innovative projects that have helped New Jersey libraries serve as national models for delivering servi ...Continue Reading

Hello! The New Jersey State Library is sending out a Continuing Education and Training Update with a list of upcoming events throughout the state. The links will take you to a site that has more information about the events and registration.  NJSL & NJLTA Trustee Institute Sheraton, Eatontown, October 17, 9:00-4:30, Registration opens on June 1, 2020. https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/consulting_services/library_trustees/   Activate Sustainable Thinking for Future of Libraries https://www ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who submitted questions regarding the Library Construction Bond Act. The second set of questions and answers, encompassing numbers 32 through 48, are located at https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/new-jersey-library-construction-bond-act/ under the heading "Questions and Answers about the Bond Act".  All questions and answers will be posted to this site by Friday, February 14.  Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, MSLS Deputy State Librarian for Libr ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Please visit the following link for information about the New Jersey Library Trustee Institute. https://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-Trustee-Institute-Save-the-Date.pdf 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: 609-278-2650 rkeith@PROTECTED The above information does not constitute legal a ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who submitted questions regarding the Library Construction Bond Act. The first set of questions and answers, encompassing numbers 1 through 31, are located at https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/new-jersey-library-construction-bond-act/.  All questions and answers will be posted to this site by Friday, February 14.  Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, MSLS Deputy State Librarian for Library Support Services New Jersey State Library kmoellerpeiffer@PROTECTED 609-27 ...Continue Reading