February 17th 2009
To: All libraries planning construction From: Tina Keresztury, Associate State Librarian Reminder: Wednesday March 25, 2009 \x93It\x92s Easy Being Green Workshop\x94 Where: South Brunswick Public Library Time: 9:00 am Coffee and registration Program 9:30 -11:30 am Meet Architects Anthony Iovino and Dennis Kowal, accredited LEEDS architects for an informal easy-to-understand workshop on green libraries. They will present slides of LEEDS and other environmentally fri ...Continue Reading
February 13th 2009
Hello all, Attached please find the survey summary of the "Economic Downturn and Libraries" survey that was conducted from January 16th to January 23rd, 2009. Attached also is the summary of the NJ Public Library Rankings taken from the IMLS Public Libraries Survey for the FY 2006 (their most recent report). We sincerely thank all the survey participants. Alka Bhatnagar Analysis and Trends Specialist New Jersey State Library Library Development Bureau 185 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 PH: 609-278 ...Continue Reading
February 11th 2009
Glen Ridge collected $120.00 for pennies for peace the first week of collecting! Just one more day to Lincoln\x92s Birthday, and you can continue into March. Join the campaign for pennies for peace now! See the online newsletter on the State Library Web page for more news on pennies. Send me an email at tkeresztury@PROTECTED after you join. It\x92s a fun activity for your whole community! Tina Keresztury Associate State Librarian NJ State Library 609-278-2640 ext. 134 fax- 609-278-2652 tkeresztury@PROTECTED -- ...Continue Reading
February 9th 2009
Snapshot Day is only ten days away \x96 February 19, 2009 What would New Jersey be like if there were no libraries? What valuable services do we provide on a daily basis that simply go unrecognized and unappreciated? The New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Association need your help. We're taking a snapshot of a typical day in the life of New Jersey\x92s libraries. Here\x92s what you can do to be ready to help us show our impact. Go to the wiki we have set up: http://njla.pbwiki.com/Snapshot \xB7 ...Continue Reading
February 6th 2009
Lincoln\x92s birthday is next week. It\x92s not too late to join Pennies for Peace. It\x92s fast and easy. Place a jar on your circulation desk, cover in pennies as many libraries are doing or just put up a sign next to it. Let me know at the State Library and we will place you on the list on our Web site. You can also register for Pennies on our Web site. Please join us! Email me at tkeresztury@PROTECTED with your questions or to let me know that your library is participating. Thanks for joining! Tina Tina Keresztu ...Continue Reading
February 6th 2009
Lincoln\x92s birthday is next week. It\x92s not too late to join Pennies for Peace. It\x92s fast and easy. Place a jar on your circulation desk, cover in pennies as many libraries are doing or just put up a sign next to it. Let me know at the State Library and we will place you on the list on our Web site. You can also register for Pennies on our Web site. Please join us! Email me at tkeresztury@PROTECTED with your questions or to let me know that your library is participating. Thanks for joining! Tina Tina Keresztu ...Continue Reading
February 6th 2009
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED - CALL NOW TO SAVE $200 MILLION FOR Amendment to cut libraries out of broadband package in Senate stimulus bill Take Action! Calls to ALL Senators are needed IMMEDIATELY to protect $200 million for libraries, community computing centers and related institutions in the original language of the Senate stimulus bill, H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We have just been advised that Senators Kent Conrad (ND-D) and Lindsey Graham (SC-R) are expected to introduce Senate Amend ...Continue Reading
February 5th 2009
Hello all, The New Jersey Public Library Statistics and Analyses for 2007 are now online at: http://www.njstatelib.org/LDB/Statistics/2007-data.php Please note that these are available online only in keeping with "Staying Green". If necessary, these can be printed at your end. All feedback and or comments for future are welcome. Cordially, Alka Bhatnagar Analysis and Trends Specialist New Jersey State Library Library Development Bureau 185 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 PH: 609-278-2640 x 133 Fa ...Continue Reading
February 4th 2009
New Jersey will be among the first group of states invited by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to participate in a pilot grant program designed to increase and sustain high-speed Internet connections in libraries for patrons across the nation. The program \x96 when fully instituted \x96 also will provide support for training to help participating libraries address technical challenges related to sustaining high-quality Internet service and E-Rate participation. The foundation\x92s U.S. Libraries team has already ...Continue Reading
February 4th 2009
Hello all, The New Jersey Public Library Statistics and Analyses for 2007 are now online at: http://www.njstatelib.org/LDB/Statistics/2007-data.php Please note that these are available online only in keeping with "Staying Green". If necessary, these can be printed at your end. All feedback and or comments for future are welcome. Cordially, Alka Bhatnagar Analysis and Trends Specialist New Jersey State Library Library Development Bureau 185 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 PH: 609-278-2640 x 133 Fax ...Continue Reading
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