January 4th 2016
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had safe and happy holidays. In preparation for the annual survey, which will launch on January 11, 2016, please review the attached list of account information for the survey website. If the name and email address for your library are correct please DO NOTHING. If the name or email address for your library are incorrect please email me with the correct information. Please stay tuned for more information about the survey which will be sent out on NJPUBLIBS in ...Continue Reading
December 21st 2015
Thank you to everyone who has taken the NJSL Statewide Database Survey. For those who haven’t yet had a chance to do so, this is a reminder that the survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9W7ZHYP) is open until December 31, 2015. Regards, James --------------------------------------------- Greetings, The New Jersey State Library will be procuring JerseyClicks statewide databases (www.jerseyclicks.org) for multi-year contracts next spring, and we need your help. We are assembling a statewide advisory committee ...Continue Reading
December 15th 2015
Expanding opportunities for New Jersey job-seekers to connect with employment and training resources, the Christie Administration announced back in April 2015 an innovative partnership with local public libraries across the state during the New Jersey Library Association annual conference in Long Branch. The $2.5 million initiative will strengthen local communities and the Garden State economy by helping more people to find jobs and manage their careers closer to home. The full press release that was issued on April 22 ...Continue Reading
December 15th 2015
Expanding opportunities for New Jersey job-seekers to connect with employment and training resources, the Christie Administration announced back in April 2015 an innovative partnership with local public libraries across the state during the New Jersey Library Association annual conference in Long Branch. The $2.5 million initiative will strengthen local communities and the Garden State economy by helping more people to find jobs and manage their careers closer to home. The full press release that was issued on Apri ...Continue Reading
December 15th 2015
Expanding opportunities for New Jersey job-seekers to connect with employment and training resources, the Christie Administration announced back in April 2015 an innovative partnership with local public libraries across the state during the New Jersey Library Association annual conference in Long Branch. The $2.5 million initiative will strengthen local communities and the Garden State economy by helping more people to find jobs and manage their careers closer to home. The full press release that was issued on Apri ...Continue Reading
December 3rd 2015
Greetings, The New Jersey State Library will be procuring JerseyClicks statewide databases (www.jerseyclicks.org) for multi-year contracts next spring, and we need your help. We are assembling a statewide advisory committee that will assists us with the process, but we would also appreciate input from as many New Jersey librarians as possible. Please let us know which databases/electronic resources are important for your library community by taking our survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9W7Z ...Continue Reading
November 12th 2015
Dear Colleagues, The annual New Directors’ Orientation will be held Wednesday, February 17 and February 24, 2016, at the New Jersey State Library. This two-day workshop will feature essential information for new library directors in New Jersey and will concentrate on the following areas: Budgeting and Finance &nb ...Continue Reading
October 2nd 2015
Dear Colleagues, Please click on the following link for the 2016 1/3 Mill spreadsheet. http://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2016_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
September 30th 2015
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/FinalCheckAmountFY16.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
August 21st 2015
Dear Colleagues, I have a small favor to ask. If your library has entered into an agreement with your municipality to handle library funds for the purposes of payroll and health benefits payment could you please contact me? Thanks very much, 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] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is ...Continue Reading
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