FYI, Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation Establishing First in the Nation K-12 Information Literacy Education   Legislation will Direct the New Jersey Department of Education to Develop New Jersey Learning Standards in Information and Media Literacy   For more information: https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562022/approved/20230104b.shtml   ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m sharing this request from ALA Connect: I am conducting my PhD dissertation research (SUNY IRB STUDY00006932) to explore how youth-serving librarians understand "the library" and "the homeless" as symbolic objects (concepts that are part of our shared cultural imagination). This research will involve participation in one in-depth interview, including questions related to two sets of photographs. Interviews will be conducted online and are expected to last no more than 90 minutes. Dates and t ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Do you know of a public library administrator who has made significant contributions in support of public library service to children?    The 2023 application process for the ALA's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open.  This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children while having general management/supervisory/administrative responsibility that has included public libr ...Continue Reading

FYI, In celebration of Read Across America 2023, the ALA Committee on Literacy is seeking to host two webinars highlighting the work of librarians who are facilitating creative, inclusive, innovative programs and projects for Read Across America.  Goal:**To spotlight and inspire creative, innovative, and inclusive programming for Read Across America Webinar Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Criteria: "Kids should be able to be the main characters in their own lives. We want them to know that who they are matter ...Continue Reading

Please see email below from Darby Malvey regarding a job opening at LibraryLinkNJ.   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:* Darby Malvey <darb...@gmail.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:06 PM*To:* NJASL-Members <njas...@njasl.org>*Subject:* LibraryL ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   The CSLP's Child & Community Well-Being Committee is collecting examples of public library programming that promotes social and emotional health. We are looking for public library programs, for any age group/audience, on any topic that supports social and emotional well-being – from self-care, to mindfulness, to community building, to giving back. Please tell us about any programs your public library has offered that you’re proud of and would like to share. Use this f ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI, The recordings from the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s *“All Together Now!” Summer Symposium* are now available, including the powerful keynote address from ALA Executive Director, Tracie D. Hall. Along with the recordings are links to the handouts, slides, and chat box information. Please go to the CSLP Summer Symposium website for details: https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/. There is also a symposium survey, open through January 6, 2023, and an educatio ...Continue Reading

FYI, Libraries are invited to apply for the 2023 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries T The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of ALA and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to accept applications for the 2023 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. These grants recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic literature and awards funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.   The application and info ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *2023 TALK STORY GRANT AVAILABLE* Applications being accepted for American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander programs   */Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture/* is a family literacy initiative that connects Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities across generations. The /Talk Story/ grant celebrates and explores Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian stories through books, oral traditions, and cultural ar ...Continue Reading

FYI,   From ALA Connect:   I co-chaired the New York Public Library's Best Comics Committee the past 2 years (here is this year's list! woot!) and we're celebrating this Friday & Saturday by holding a trio of virtual author talks on both of those days, with creators who made our list. Feel free to sign up, or share with your comic-lovin' patrons! Thank you so much!   Fri, December 9 @ 12:15 PM Author Talk: Kyle Starks & Chris Schwe ...Continue Reading