Hello there:)\xA0 I am conducting a short survey regarding pubic access computers in libraries.\xA0 The survey will only take a few minutes to complete and it is very general in nature.\xA0 I would GREATLY appreciate any and all responses. \xA0 Please click on the following link to access the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i5cO0fVmaZx021BD_2bcwquA_3d_3d Thank you in advance for your participation.-- Jennifer J. Meister, MSLISTechnology LibrarianThe Free Public Library of Monroe Township713 Marsha AveW ...Continue Reading

HI, All - Just a disclaimer. Although Jackie worked for me for some time, I have no knowledge of or relationship with either the book she discusses or with its author and will not be among those volunteering to write a blurb for Amazon.   Paula Lefkowitz Head, Children's DepartmentMain LibraryParsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System449 Halsey RoadParsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-5150, Est. 229 paul...@parsippanylibrary.org In a message dated 11/12/2009 12:14:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sraw...@njstatelib ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone! \xA0 I have a coworker who is in charge of doing the baby story times (6 month-18 month olds) and she's looking for some new ideas.\xA0 If anyone would like to share his or her story time ideas (songs, books, rhymes) that would be so great! \xA0 Thanks! Christen-- Christen OrbanusTeen Librarian, Camden County Library SystemMLIS, Rutgers UniversityThe Inverted Librarian (http://invertedlibrarian.blogspot.com/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following informati ...Continue Reading

Hello all, This morning we had a presenter do a lead awareness program during our regularly scheduled story time. Her name is Sarah Malone-Ditzel and she is from the Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative. She showed the children a 12 minute Sesame Street video about lead safety and then reinforced what they learned in the video with a rhyming activity. All of the children received coloring books and crayons and the parents received canvas shopping bags, information on lead safety, and were able to sign up to re ...Continue Reading

Pennies for Peace Campaign Throughout February and March 2010, the New Jersey State Library plans to honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln as part of the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commemoration. Lincoln firmly believed in education, equality, opportunity and peace. To help continue his legacy, the State Library is encouraging all New Jersey libraries to participate in the Lincoln Pennies for Peace Campaign. All funds collected will be donated to Pennies for Peace which collects funds for the Central Asia Inst ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross-postings. FYI, Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJ State Library A children's book publisher in Washington, DC notified me that they have published a book by a new children\x92s book author from Somerset, NJ named Paul Miller. The publisher would like to plan some programming (readings/signings) for him. He is the author of a new series entitled The Adventures of Marty and Mickey (for young readers ages 4-8). The newly released debut title, Where's the BIG Tummy? explores the subj ...Continue Reading

One Book New Jersey Selections Announced One Book New Jersey is a fun and exciting program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association with generous support from the New Jersey State Library. The goal of the program is to bring people together by encouraging them to read and participate in discussions and other events about the same book. Although modeled after other \x93One Book\x94 programs throughout the country, New Jersey\x92s program is unique in that it involves not just one community, but the whole state. ...Continue Reading

Order your free Library Champion posters now The NJ State Library is launching a community based public awareness campaign featuring role models as \x81gLibrary Champions\x81h from the sports and literary fields demonstrating how libraries have the power to transform people\x81fs lives. We will provide your library with free gorgeous full color 18 * 24\x81\x8D posters featuring our champions (they will fit on the end caps). To place your order go to: http://tinyurl.com/njchampions Details about campaign: http://tin ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross-postings. I received an e-mail from a former staff member for the children's & teen section of a public library who is looking for a librarian to read and post a review of a children's book on Amazon. I'm including her message. Please CONTACT HER DIRECTLY if you are interested in reviewing the book. She will then get in touch with the author and have a book sent to you. He is just looking for a quote or two. Thanks! Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJ State Library "I once w ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross-postings. Just passing this along. Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJSL My name is Michael Anthony Steele and I am an author and screenwriter based in Dallas, Texas. I write for several major entertainment and educational properties from Barney & Friends to the novelization of the recent film, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. And, when time permits, I enjoy giving presentations to schools and libraries! I\x92m currently booking engagements and wish to inform you of ...Continue Reading