A NJ Library Champion needs your support As you know, NJ Devils hockey player Zach Parise is a NJ Library Champion.It\xB9s a role he has taken seriously. Whether including us in his interview in Sports Illustrated or making a personal appearance at the State Library that attracted the press and First Lady Mary Pat Christie, he is a positive spokesperson for NJ libraries every chance he gets. I think we may be the only library in the world that had ever had photos in Sports Illustrated! He included us again in his l ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone--Also, on p. 10 of the November/December 2010 issue of American Libraries, a link is given for anti-bullying resources: ala.org/glbtrt This is a very good resource that has all sorts of links to more lists in a variety of formats, and kindness is indeed one of the themes throughout the lists. Liz Maggio Children's Librarian Hamilton Township Library 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way Hamilton, NJ 08619 LMag...@hamiltonnj.com (609) 581-4060 ext.3 ------------------------------------------------------------ ...Continue Reading

Here is the list--it is not comprehensive, but gives a few interesting titles for consideration... Liz _____________ Air Bud Anne of Green Gables Because of winn Dixie Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History. Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room! Free willy 2 Hachi: a dog's tale High School Musical 3 Shiloh 2- To Kill A Mockingbird Website: www.phoenixlearninggroup.com Liz Maggio Children's Librarian Hamilton Township Library 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way Ha ...Continue Reading

Could you send the list to all Thanks Mary -----Original Message----- From: Liz Maggio ...@hamiltonnj.com> To: njyac ...@njstatelib.org> Sent: Wed, Dec 1, 2010 10:22 am Subject: [njyac] kindness videos Thanks to all who suggested titles for my patron who was looking for kindness videos. I compiled a list of 10 titles, and the patron seems satisfied. Thanks again! Liz Maggio Children's Librarian Hamilton Township Library 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way Hamilton, NJ 08619 LMag...@hamiltonnj.com (609) 581-4060 ...Continue Reading

Thanks to all who suggested titles for my patron who was looking for kindness videos. I compiled a list of 10 titles, and the patron seems satisfied. Thanks again! Liz Maggio Children's Librarian Hamilton Township Library 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way Hamilton, NJ 08619 LMag...@hamiltonnj.com (609) 581-4060 ext.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is a reminder of your current mailing list subscription: You are subscribed to [list_name] using exam ...Continue Reading

*A novel gift! Over 125,000 free books to low-income teens *BREAKING NEWS! First Book is giving away more than 125,000 brand-new books to low-income teen readers. They’re great books, too, donated by generous publishers. Among the three dozen choices are P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s HOUSE OF NIGHT series and Alyson No\xEBl’s SHADOWLAND.We need your help getting the word out about the A Novel Gift campaign. Right now! Right now! As in, now!*Let's get organizations serving these teens registered with First Book so they ca ...Continue Reading

Hello all,    Please excuse the cross-posting.   Does anyone use Amazon as a book vendor, and if so, have you had any luck procuring a NJ Business Registration Certificate from them?   Thanks in advance! Terri Carpenter, Children's Services Bridgeton Public Library 150 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856-451-2620 "Cutting libraries in a recession is like cutting hospitals in a plague". Eleanor Crumblehulme. -------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

As I am sure you are all aware, the FY11 budget for the New Jersey State Library is a very austere one that necessitated a number of decisions regarding programs, projects and services that would be continued. (For more information on this year’s budget, go to http://www.njstatelib.org and click on “Status of NJSL and statewide cooperative supported services” or “Norma Blake’s July 7, 2010 library budget webinar” links.)  In recognition of this fact, Gale Cengage Learning has made the decision to continue to offer ...Continue Reading

I will be out of the library from Tuesday, November 23 through Friday, November 26. I will return on Saturday, November 27. Happy Thanksgiving!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is a reminder of your current mailing list subscription: You are subscribed to [list_name] using exam...@example.com. You may automatically unsubscribe from this list at any time by visiting the following URL: If the above URL is inoperable, make sure that you have copied t ...Continue Reading

Hi Debra, I'll try. We don't know yet whether we will be getting CDs to replace the DVDs from the Collaborative this year. It won't be discussed until the conference in April. I'll let you know for sure after that. Sharon -----Original Message----- From: Debra Truppo [mailto:dtru...@lmxac.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 3:56 PM To: NJ YAC Subject: [njyac] Summer Reading CD 2011 Sharon, Can you please send a CD to Edison Township Public Library. Thanks, Debra Truppo Children's Librarian ----------------------- ...Continue Reading