*Digital Literacy Forum* Libraries continue to define and refine their role as providers of digital literacy services as computer and technology skills become increasingly important for individuals to access educational, healthcare, workforce, and government resources. However, digital literacy does not stand on its own. Understanding the broader scope of literacy is crucial for the effective delivery and implementation of digital literacy programs. The second annual NJSL Digital Literacy Forum will focus on the theme ...Continue Reading

Hi all, Book Eval NJ is seeking children's & young adult library workers for it's revamped book evaluation program. Come to our next meeting to select books, review them, and keep the books that you review! This is a great way to meet other library workers and get familiar with the newest titles for youth. For more information contact Liz Karstadt, i...@bookevalnj.org  Our next meeting: Friday May 12, 2023 10am - 12pm Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ RSVP by 5/10 to:  i...@bookevaln ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings I’m passing this along for informational purposes only from ALA Connect from PLA: My name is Zachary Stier and I am the Director for Children's Services at Ericson Public Library in Boone, Iowa.   I am working on a presentation I will present for the Fred Rogers Institute in June.  I'm seeking 7-10 public librarians to submit a short video or audio response to the question, "what impact will public libraries have to enhance community wellbeing in the future?" If ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Hayes Award Opportunity   Did you know that ALSC's Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award, established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, brings together children and a nationally recognized children's book creator by funding up to $4,000 for an author/illustrator visit to a library? Take advantage of this opportunity to create an engaging and memorable event for your young patrons. Hurry, the Hayes Award application closes this Friday, April 28. For ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   My Youth Services Consultant colleague from Minnesota is on the planning committee for this conference and shared this with me. I’m sharing it with you:   *Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff* *2024 Call for Proposals Now Open! * The Power Up Conference Committee wants your program proposals for Power Up 2024 to be held March 21-22, 2024, in Madison, WI.  Topics may include, but are not limited to: strategic planning, p ...Continue Reading

*NJSL Digital Literacy Forum*   Literacy Before Digital Literacy ** Libraries continue to define and refine their role as providers of digital literacy services as computer and technology skills become increasingly important for individuals to access educational, healthcare, workforce, and government resources. However, digital literacy does not stand on its own. Understanding the broader scope of literacy is crucial for the effective delivery and implementation of ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Any public library staff member participating in the CSLP Summer Reading Program is invited to join the conversation to refine the 2026 slogan suggestions for the theme of Dinosaurs!   We encourage all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan suggestions (see attached).  During and after the sessions we will have resources available for you to share your input through discussion, chat or using a Google doc. ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   I just wanted to let you know that the CSLP incentives that NJ public libraries receive each year for the CSLP Summer Reading Program (children’s, teen, adult bookmarks, children’s, teen, adult posters, and one banner per library system or individual library) will be shipped out by CSLP by the end of this week. They should arrive at your library within a week. Please let your colleagues know who aren’t on these discussion lists. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. Tha ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just sharing this from ALA Connect: The Get Ready Stay Ready Community Action Toolkit Team continues to curate and share resources in support of all stakeholders who are fighting for intellectual freedom and library access for all. Please *help us spread the word* and *join us* for an incredible training series on crisis and reputation management for school and public librarians. Led by Hennes Communications, a team of award-winning and highly experienced public relati ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   See science fiction teen literature grant information below.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* ALA Public Programs Office <publ...@ala.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:10 AM*To:* Shar ...Continue Reading