Hi, Everyone,   The Annual Meeting for the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) will be held virtually again this fall. But, all the states would like to share stories of how all of you in public libraries met the needs of youth and families in your communities last summer or are doing so for 2021.  Would anyone be willing to share some of your public library’s stories? They can be sent as photos with a short narration or through short videos – whatever works best for you.  Please submit your ...Continue Reading

See information below about requesting a free poster exhibition from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 609-278-2650 – fax / / *From:* ALA Public Programs Office <publ...@ala.org> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:21 PM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject: ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m sharing information about a free programming opportunity shared with me by a Microsoft associate who offers coding workshops for youth in NJ public libraries.   This virtual workshop introduces students to game design and block-based coding as part of a partnership between Warner Bros., Xbox, and Microsoft Store around the film Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James and Bugs Bunny, releasing summer 2021. During the workshop, hosted online, students will design their own video game inspired b ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I was contacted by a NJ author who asked if I would share information about her nutritional books for children. I’m doing so for informational purposes only:   “*/Elephant in the Kitchen!/*” introduces children to fruits, vegetables, and sports in a fun and entertaining way.  Kids join Al the Elephant as he explores nutritious foods while playing hide and seek. They also discover how much fun they can have playing sports and staying active. Al not only loves eating avocados but also plays soc ...Continue Reading

Forwarding job openings.   ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 609-278-2650 – fax / / *From:* LibraryLink <no-r...@librarylinknj.org> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11:43 AM*To:* job-...@llnjd7prod.virtual.vps-host.net*Subject:* Library Assistant Positions: P/T and F/T, Circ and Youth Services   Library ...Continue Reading

It’s only available for public libraries since the funds used to pay for it are out of ARPA funds. School staff are encouraged to let their students know that they can use it through their local libraries.   ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 609-278-2650 – fax / / *From:* Lisa Krauze <lisa...@gmail.com> * ...Continue Reading

*Brainfuse Contract Extended for an Additional Year*   Brainfuse, the online, real-time homework help service, will continue to be licensed for all public libraries in New Jersey by the NJ State Library using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This will extend the service date to June 30, 2022.   Brainfuse provides online homework help, writing lab assistance, test preparation, video lessons and study tools. In addition, they are preparing public relations tools that will be posted on the ARPA page of th ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Nominations Open for the I Love My Librarian Award ALA invites library users to submit I Love My Librarian Award nominations through September 27, 2021. Ten amazing librarians will receive $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime, including being celebrated on the stage at ALA’s all-new event LibLearnX in San Antonio, TX, on January 22, 2022. Winners will receive complimentary LibLearnX registration as part of their award packages, as well as a $750 travel stipend. Librarians have been doing incredible work duri ...Continue Reading

FYI, JOB POSTING June 29, 2021 Library Assistant, Children’s Library (Part-time) Bernards Township Library has an immediate opening for a twelve-hour-a-week Library Assistant (Salary Grade Level 1) in the Children’s Library. While the position is permanent, the hours are subject to change due to the library’s schedule during the pandemic. Currently, the hours for this position are: Monday 12:00-4:00pm, Wednesday 4:00-8:00pm, Thursday 1:00-5:00pm plus one Saturday and one Sunday per month. The Library is ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library in Sewell, NJ seeks applicants for a part-time Children’s Library Assistant to work a range of twenty-five to twenty-nine hours per week.  The schedule will include a variety of daytime, evening, and regularly scheduled weekend hours throughout the year, including summer months.  This position reports to the Children’s Librarian.  The person in this position is primarily responsible for assisting children and their caregivers in the children’s library with ...Continue Reading