Throughout February and March 2010, the New Jersey State Library, the New Jersey Library Association and libraries throughout New Jersey plan to again honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, as part of the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemoration, by collecting pennies. Lincoln firmly believed in education, equality, opportunity and peace. To help continue his legacy, the State Library and NJLA are encouraging New Jersey libraries to participate in the Lincoln Pennies for Peace Campaign. All funds collected wil ...Continue Reading

The NJ Library Champions Campaign will be in the upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated! We just got word that the February 22 issue of Sports Illustrated is running a three page article on Zach Parise that includes a photo of our billboard and specifically mentions that Zach is a NJ Library Champion! NJLA is looking to get 10,000 champions and this might be just the thing to energize your customers to sign up. Zach plays for the Devils and is a member of the US Hockey Team. This is a great opportunity for libraries to ...Continue Reading

I recommend Surviving Your Adolescents by Thomas Phelan, the book and DVD. Sheila Algava -----Original Message----- From: MELISSA SPATUCCI [mailto:SPAT...@edu.elizabeth.k12.nj.us] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:34 AM To: njy...@njstatelib.org Subject: [njyac] parenting books Hi, I'm looking for good books and materials on parenting. Please suggest materials from being a teen parent to parenting a teen for a section of materials to have in the school library. Thanks, Lisa Spatucci ************************** ...Continue Reading

Hi, I'm looking for good books and materials on parenting. Please suggest materials from being a teen parent to parenting a teen for a section of materials to have in the school library. Thanks, Lisa Spatucci ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, It's not too late to submit your suggestions for catchy slogans to go with the theme of "NIGHT-TIME" for the children's, teen and adult 2012 Summer Reading Program in public libraries. The deadline to submit your suggestions is Friday, February 19, 2010. I also need suggestions for a 2013 General Theme (Sports, etc.) \xB7Please click on this link to Survey Money to submit your suggestions: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y25LGRW Thank you to the libraries that have already submitted suggestions. ...Continue Reading

GARDEN STATE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2010 AWARDS ANNOUNCED The Children's Services Section of the New Jersey Library Association announces the following recipients of the 2010 Garden State Children's Book Award: EASY-TO-READ BOOK Today I Will Fly by Mo Willems EASY-TO-READ SERIES BOOK There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold FICTION, GRADES 2 - 5 Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney NON-FICTION, GRADES 2 - 5 Owen and Mzee: The Language of Friendship By Craig Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, I know I mentioned this in the cover letter that I sent with the 2010 summer reading manuals to all public libraries, but you might not have tried to open the DVD yet. The 2010 summer reading manuals came with a DVD this year, not a CD. The DVD provided much needed room for digital versions of all three manuals and artwork. There\x92s still room left over too. Please check and see whether you are able to open the DVD files. You will have to have a DVD reader on your computer to open them. If your librar ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, Just to clarify the question about ordering incentives from Upstart by the March 1 deadline. This doesn’t include the free banners, bookmarks or posters that you will get for free - if your library submitted your statistics. Those have already been ordered and will be shipped to your libraries by Upstart sometime in the spring. This due date of March 1 is for any other incentives your library wants to purchase. Sharon Rawlins Youth Services Consultant, NJ State Library *From:* Allison Santos [mailto:ASan. ...Continue Reading

**Sorry for the cross post** Hello All You Lovely and Handsome Librarians! I am working on an article for our little system newsletter about ALA Committees (what they do, how to get on them, etc.) and conference tips. I know that there about 10,000 (give or take a thousand) of you on ALA Committees and I'm hoping you might share your wisdom with me. Nothing detailed is required, maybe your top tips in getting the good ARCs, how you got on your committee, how long you have been an active ALA member, WHY you are an ac ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone,We have a patron from Nigeria that is looking for older reference sets that he can send back to Nigeria for them to be used in schools. He's looking for things like a science set, animal set, old encyclopedia, etc.  If you are weeding your reference collections and are looking for a way to get rid of any of these sets, feel free to CD&L them to the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library Attn: Nigeria.Thanks!Chrissie McGovernYouth Services LibrarianMatawan-Aberdeen Public Library732-583-9100www.matawanab ...Continue Reading