Dear Library Directors, The New Jersey State Library would like to invite ALL library directors to join us for this two day training. Refresh your skills with these presentations on core library knowledge. Please see the agenda below and register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-new-directors-training-2021-tickets-136317472229 Note: There will be no monthly Directors’ Check-in in February because of this program. *2021 New Directors Training* *Virtual New Directors Training 2021* *Dates: ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Please visit the link below to view the recording of yesterday's Directors' Check-in featuring a tour of the Annual Survey and discussion about new data elements relating to COVID-19.  Please let me know if you have any questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ei4ZKQDM3Q 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 ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, If you have not received your login information for the Annual Survey by now please send me an email and let me know so that I can make sure you get the information. 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 advice or opinion.  Ple ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Please invite your trustees to join us for the January Trustees' Check-in on January 28th at 10:00AM.  Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qVvJpsEBSeWvnDEcZRX18A 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 ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Please join us on January 26th at 10:00AM for the January Directors' Check-in.  We will discuss the Annual Survey and answer any quetions you might have about the new questions introduced this year.  Please visit the following link to sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TSlT8QM3Q5exzoBkEAw5wg 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. Bo ...Continue Reading

JerseyConnect is excited to announce a new free service called Remote Assist available to all libraries across the state, to help reach remote patrons or provide services in the library while maintaining social distance. Here are some of the key features available: Remote assistance lets you connect with patrons anywhere, from anywhere, to assist them with using library resources. Patrons just need a session code to join. Remote access lets you manage your library's PCs from anywhere, to assist patrons sitting at ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Please visit the link below for the recording of the Virtual Fireside Chat with Eric Klinenberg author of Palaces for the People webinar which was streamed today, January 21, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HjexO4pPj0 Best regards, Bob Keith ...Continue Reading

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Dear Colleagues, As part of the federal CARES Act funds allocated to the New Jersey State Library, the online tutoring service Brainfuse has been licensed for all New Jersey public libraries from February 1-June 15, 2021. Due to the setup required for this product, the goal is to have all public libraries able to access Brainfuse by February 15, 2021.  Brainfuse may be reaching out to libraries for needed information in the near future. Those libraries who are already Brainfuse subscribers will receive a credit a ...Continue Reading

Sponsored by the New Jersey Library Trustee Association */Is your library facing a challenging financial future and looking for sustainable, long-term funding? Are you considering a referendum to increase your millage rate?/* Only one New Jersey municipality has successfully used the Johnson Act to increase their municipal appropriation.  Join Kurt Hadeler, director of the Mahwah Public Library, as he shares the process that resulted in voter approval of their referendum. Learn how the Mahwah library comm ...Continue Reading