Dear Colleagues,   The status of our libraries as of 3:00 p.m. today has been posted to http://www.njstatelib.org/news/2012/nov/01/hurricane_sandys_effect_on_nj_libraries. We haven’t had time to update every library, and will continue the project next week. If you have would like to update information over the next few days, please go to the documents following. / / /Hurricane Sandy Main Library Only/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhTOg2kWhMQbdEVVejhaVWNKZmVyZWJhYlVfTE5qb0E   /Hurrican ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,   In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy we are collecting information regarding the status of New Jersey’s libraries, and will share this as it develops. Regarding the open/closed status of New Jersey’s libraries, NJSL staff will be canvasing webpages and contacting libraries to help populate the two documents following. Please update your status if time permits, but we understand how busy you are and will gladly accommodate emailed information.   /Hurricane Sandy Main Library Only/ https: ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,   In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy we are collecting information regarding the status of New Jersey’s libraries, and will share that as it develops. Should you need information regarding disaster recovery, please go to _http://ldb.njstatelib.org/preservation_. While NJSL has no funding available to help in recovery, we do have a staff person well-versed in this area of expertise, Michele Stricker. Please contact her at mstricker@PROTECTED if you require more detailed information.   We ...Continue Reading

SAVE THE DATES!   The annual New Directors’ Orientation Workshops will be held Wednesday, February 20 and February 27, 2013, 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:                           Library Finance and Per Capita State Aid      ...Continue Reading

Good Morning, For those that are unable to access the Equalized Valuations at the link I posted last night please try this alternate link:   http://bit.ly/2012njeqval   Please let me know if you have any other questions.   Best Regards,   Bob Keith Data Coordinator New Jersey State Library 185 W State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 P: 609-278-2640x192 F: 609-278-2650 rkeith@PROTECTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is a reminder of your c ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, The equalized valuations and one third mill amounts have been posted on our website at http://ldb.njstatelib.org/ldb_files/2013_Minimum_Amount_Needed_to_Qualify_for_$1_25_Per_Capita_(One-Third_Mill).xls. If you have any questions please let me know.   Best Regards,   Bob Keith Data Coordinator New Jersey State Library 185 W State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 P: 609-278-2640x192 F: 609-278-2650 rkeith@PROTECTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The followin ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, As of 4:00PM today the Equalized Valuations have not been posted to the Division of Taxation website.  We have reached out to the people in charge at the Division but we have not been told when the Equalized Valuations will be made available.  I am checking the website each hour during working hours.  As soon as they are posted I will repost them on this listserv.  Best Regards,   Bob Keith Data Coordinator New Jersey State Library 185 W State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 P: 609- ...Continue Reading

Dear Directors, We hope to receive the 2011 Table of Equalized Valuation in the first week of October. As soon as Treasury sends it to us, I will send it to you via this listserv. PCSA checks are being prepared and the amount for each library is shown in the attached spreadsheet under the column titled Check Amount. If you have a question about the amount please let me know. If you requested an exception to a Per Capita State Aid requirement the letter notifying you of the State Librarian’s decision will be forthco ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, The preliminary Per Capita State Aid check amounts have been posted on the New Jersey State Library website.  Please visit http://ldb.njstatelib.org/ldb_files/Total%20payment%20vs%20Prior%20year%20-%20For%20Directors%20-%202011%20Data.xls for the spreadsheet.  If you have any questions or think your amount is in error please let me know.  If everything looks correct please do not reply.  I will wait until Monday, September 24th at 12:00PM before sending the information to the Dep ...Continue Reading

As you may be aware, the current version of USCIS Form I-9 has an expiration date of August 31, 2012. USCIS advises that you must keep using this form until a new one is created. For further information, please see the following.       Current Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, Remains Effective After August 31, 2012 Until further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9, /Employment Eligibility Verification/, currently available on the USCIS forms page at http:// ...Continue Reading