From: Tina Keresztury Subject: ARRA funding for bike paths and pedestrian facilities which connect libraries, businesses, schools, etc. Here is another program in the Recovery Act where libraries are mentioned. Communities can apply for funding for bicycle paths and pedestrian facilities connecting to libraries, schools, businesses, etc. You may want to check with your town to see if they are applying for this funding from the Department of Transportation if you are interested in this type of connection. Libraries a ...Continue Reading

From: Tina Keresztury, Associate State Librarian Subject: ARRA Funding for Bicycle Paths and Pedestrian Facilities to connect community activity centers such as libraries, businesses, schools, shopping and recreation centers Here is another opportunity for libraries in ARRA funding. If your municipality is applying for the Transportation Enhancement ARRA, libraries are mentioned as one of the connections desired for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This ARRA program lists construction of new sidewalks, walking trail ...Continue Reading

From Heritage Preservation: What is your library doing for MayDay? Cultural Institutions have set aside May 1st, to participate in MayDay, a national effort to prepare for disasters. Any library can participate by taking one step toward protecting your books, records, art & artifacts, and buildings. Heritage Preservation is collecting examples of creative but practical measures to increase disaster preparedness to share online. This year, any institution submitting a MayDay story will be entered in a drawing fo ...Continue Reading

From: Tina Keresztury, Associate State Librarian Subject: ARRA Update Date: April 14, 2009 I wanted to give another update on what the State Library is doing with regard to the Recovery Act funding. This week, we are more fully developing our federal legislative agenda which was previously posted on our online newsletter which can be found on our Web site. State Librarian Norma Blake will be taking these proposals to Washington at the end of the month for discussions with our federal legislators. She will be part ...Continue Reading

Free commercials and a prize valued at $5,000 is waiting for your library! The deadline for the statewide digital story contest is almost here! Tell your library\xB9s story and win a visit from StoryCorps (donated by NoveList and valued at $5000), an HD video camera or a Flip camera! But you must hurry because the deadline is June 1! A webinar on how to use PhotoStory 3 is scheduled on May 4. The two commercials the State Library produced that are running on NJN, Comcast and public access stations are available to po ...Continue Reading

Public Speaking Advice from the Pros! Save the date! May 29, 2009 The New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Association have partnered to bring you a wonderful opportunity. We are bringing in "Voicescape" to help you improve your presentation skills. . Founded by professional actors in Chicago, Voicescape draws on voice & speech, improvisation, and movement training techniques commonly found in the theatre, and appies them to the business sector. They believe that any business communicatio ...Continue Reading

From: Tina Keresztury Subject: Pennies for Peace Press Conference When: Friday, April 17, 10:00 am Where: Lobby of the New Jersey State Library You are cordially invited to attend the Pennies for Peace Press Conference. A donation will be made to the Pennies for Peace Director, Christiane Leitinger, at this event. Find out how many pennies were collected from children and adults in 61 public and school libraries. The amount will surprise and delight you! A prize will also be given to the public and school librar ...Continue Reading

Hello all, Please complete the survey using the link below on "Computer Training Labs in New Jersey LIbraries". Deadline is April 9th, 2009. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=KOr8ucds_2bTuCGob87yXavw_3d_3d This message is posted on behalf of Pat Tumulty, NJLA. For any questions regarding the survey, Pat Tumulty can be contacted at Phone:(609) 394-8032. Cordially, Alka Bhatnagar Analysis and Trends Specialist New Jersey State Library Library Development Bureau 185 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-05 ...Continue Reading

The NJLA Public Relations Committee and the NJ State Library seek your assistance! Food banks all over the state are experiencing critical food shortages. For all those who are attending the Annual Spring Conference in April, the PR Committee will be collecting canvas/tote bags and canned food items for the hungry. Food banks need bags for their deliveries, and many of us have amassed more conference bags than we can use. So we though we\x92d ask you to donate your extra bags, along with any canned goods you\x92d c ...Continue Reading

Hello all, This is an important reminder that the due date for submission of Public Library Survey 2008 is tomorrow April 4th, 2009. Please note that the 2008 Accuracy Certification (Link after PART III--Part 2 for the survey) is to be mailed after completion of the survey. Thanks to all the libraries as this survey is: *To provide statistical information that helps legislators understand the importance of libraries, enables the State Library and NJLA to track needed data regarding policy concerns, provides library d ...Continue Reading