Thank you to everyone who has taken the New Jersey State Library’s LSTA Evaluation Survey. For those who haven’t yet had a chance to do so, this is a reminder that the survey (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3193938/New-Jersey-LSTA-Survey) is open through Monday, December 19, 2016. Regards, James *From:* rkeith@PROTECTED [mailto:rkeith@PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *James Lonergan *Sent:* Monday, November 28, 2016 11:27 AM *To:* James Lonergan <jlonergan@PROTECTED> *Subject:* [njpublibs] NJSL LSTA Evaluation Su ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) is requesting your assistance in completing a required evaluation of its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)-supported initiatives.  We have designed a survey to help us better understand how libraries and library patrons are making use of the LSTA-funded services and resources provided by the NJSL.  This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. Your responses are very im ...Continue Reading

Hi all, I’m sorry our listserv cut off my message.  Hopefully this message is complete: Good Morning, I have received numerous reports from directors who did not receive the 1/3 mill spreadsheet I sent out last week.  I think it may have been due to the fact that I attached the spreadsheet to the email and spam filters blocked it.  So I am resending the message (see below) with just the link to the spreadsheet on our website.  I’m sorry for the additional email, but it is vital that libraries g ...Continue Reading

Good Morning, I have received numerous reports from directors who did not receive the 1/3 mill spreadsheet I sent out last week.  I think it may have been due to the fact that I attached the spreadsheet to the email and spam filters blocked it.  So I am resending the message (see below) with just the link to the spreadsheet on our website.  I’m sorry for the additional email, but it is vital that libraries get this information.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Bob Ke ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Attached please find the 2017 1/3 mill spreadsheet.  You may also find it at the following URL: http://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2017_Minimum_Amount_Needed_to_Qualify_for_1_25_Per_Capita_One-Third_Mill.xls Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Bob Keith Data Coordinator New Jersey State Library 185 W State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 P: 609-278-2640x192 F: 609-278-2652 rkeith@PROTECTED [message_body] --------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, I have been informed by the Department of Treasury that the Per Capita State Aid checks will be mailed out today so you should see them shortly.  The final amounts can be viewed here: http://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/FinalCheckAmountFY17.xlsx  If you do not receive your check by November 1st please email me so I can trace it. The equalized valuation numbers should be published on the Division of Taxation website either late this week or early next week.  ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, There are two news items I have to share with you regarding the statewide databases provided by the New Jersey State Library.  First, I wanted to let you know that with the help of EBSCO we have new database URLs for our EBSCO databases.  These URLs can be found at http://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/statewide_services/jerseyclicks/jerseyclicks-urls-libraries/  The URLs are for libraries that want to put links to the databases on their websites instead of linking directly t ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, I am forwarding this grant opportunity to you due to its time sensitive nature.  Please contact Katherine Messier (at the bottom of the message) if you have any questions. Bob Dear friends, I wanted to let you know that there is still time for community anchor institutions (CAIs) to apply for Mobile Beacon’s Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit grant. We’re accepting applications through September 30th and winners will be announced in mid-October. Last year, this grant program was offered to librar ...Continue Reading

Hello all, This is a reminder that all public libraries in New Jersey are required by law to provide voter registration forms and instructions year-round. If you need forms, please contact your local election board or visit the Department of State’s Voter Information webpage: http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/voting-information.html New Jersey Statutes, Title: 40, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES    Chapter 54: Establishment; chapter applicable to libraries established under other laws   &nb ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, I would like to pass along the following list of library specific URLs for Job & Career Accelerator: http://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JobAndCareerAcceleratorURLs.xlsx These URLs should be used as the main way for public library patrons to access Job & Career Accelerator from their library's website.  If you wish to continue using the link at http://www.jerseyclicks.org you are free to do so.  If you have any questions please let me know. Best regards, Bob Keit ...Continue Reading