Hi, Everyone,   For anyone who’s been trying to join the free virtual CSLP Symposium today from 11:30 – 4:30, I just wanted to let you know that CSLP is using WebEx and it was supposed to allow 10,000 attendees to join but is only allowing 1000 people. Obviously this is causing big issues! CSLP apologizes for this and is working on it.   Register here   But, if you’ve registered and aren’t able to get in, the sessions are being recorded and I’ll share it with you afterward ~Sharon   *_Schedule_* &n ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Just sharing this in case you might be willing to help out by completing the survey ~Sharon   _____________________   Do you offer programs for young children, 0-24 months, and their families to support brain development, health, and/or learning? If so, we invite you to complete our survey about the work you have done to support young children, 0-24 months, and their families. The survey should take no more than 20-30 minutes and your participation is anonymous. ...Continue Reading

*FYI,* * * *Join us as a digital literacy VISTA member and help NJ libraries close the digital divide* */Use Your Skills to Make a Real Difference!/*   The New Jersey State Library is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to enhance the *NJSL+ Partners Literacy Initiative. *Please consider this exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission, gain valuable work experience and receive a stipend all at the same time. The position is part of Literacy Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Min ...Continue Reading

FYI,   In case you have a moment to watch these and want to be entertained, I’m sharing the link to the 2021 Teen Video Challenge winners.   Five winners were selected for this national contest that encouraged teens to create 60-second public service type videos that promoted reading and library use to other teens interpreting the 2021 CSLP theme of /Tails and Tales/. These videos show the amount of talent, creativity, and thoughtfulness that went into all of this year's submissions. The videos can be found ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Dear New Jersey library community,   We’ve extended the deadline to take the survey of the New Jersey State Library’s services funded by the Library Services and Technology Act to this *Wednesday, November 24, 2021. *These services include JerseyCat, JerseyClicks, JerseyConnect, the Talking Book & Braille Center, and more. Your anonymous feedback is very important to us and will be used to help us refine our services and plan for the future.   You can access the survey ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   The New Jersey State Library will be issuing Requests for Proposals for both an Interlibrary Loan system and statewide databases in early 2022. As has been done in previous years, we are interested in recruiting volunteers from the library community to assist us in our decision-making. If you would like to volunteer, please email Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer at kmoe...@njstatelib.org and indicate which group you would like to join. At this time I would expect virtual meetings ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *Pequannock Township Public Library – Part time Children’s Library Assistant *   The Pequannock Township Public Library is seeking a rising star! We have an opening for an exciting opportunity in our* *children’s department. Our well-loved and very busy library is located in a growing suburban community that has a population of 15,500. You will be joining a dynamic staff in* *a children’s department that has well-established story time programs and a successful summer reading program. We’re looking fo ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Verona Public Library is seeking a reliable, customer-service oriented individual to work with the public in a friendly setting. Specific duties will involve: • Reference and readers’ advisory • Technology instruction and troubleshooting • Assisting circulation staff as needed ALA accredited Master of Library Science Degree and New Jersey State Professional Librarian Certificate required.  Hours to be filled at this time are: Tuesday & Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 2 Saturdays per month 9:00 a. ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hello, Colleagues,   Are you interested in being trained to provide STEM/STEAM workshops for children ages 3 – 10 who you serve in your library? The State Leadership Team for Leap into Science is doing a virtual training on the Leap into Science curriculum “Light and Shadow” on December 9, 2021 from 2:00-4:30 pm. Developed by the Franklin Institute, Leap into Science integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their familie ...Continue Reading

FYI, Erikson Institute's TEC Center, Chicago, IL., is now offering a new IMLS-funded professional development program, Media Literacy in Early Childhood for Youth Library Staff. Recruitment is open for this four-month professional development series, in which participants will spend approximately 10 to 12 hours total in entirely online synchronous and asynchronous learning. Cohorts will be made up of 20-25 youth library staff from across the U.S. Learn more about the program and apply today at https://www.erikson.edu/ ...Continue Reading