FYI,   Passing the information below along for informational purposes only.   ~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:* Kathy MacMillan <i...@storiesbyhand.com> *Sent:* Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:59 AM*To:* Kathy MacMillan <i...@storiesbyhand.com>*Subject:* 25% off upcomi ...Continue Reading

FYI,   CSLP is seeking applicants for an Artwork Committee consisting of both State Representatives and frontline librarians in *public libraries* who can evaluate and offer thoughtful criticism of sketches.   Committee makeup:  8-12 members, both State Reps and frontline librarians from public libraries   Charge: CSLP is looking for people to volunteer for the 2023 Artwork Committee. Committee members will be expected to look at sketches for program year 2023 (Friendship and kindness, /All Together ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I know some of you may have had this performer for summer reading. They’re not listed on the NJ Statewide Summer Reading website in the performers list so I thought I would share their information with you for informational purposes only.   www.rocknessmusic.com 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 /&nbs ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just passing this along.   REFORMA Colorado, a local chapter of the national association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking, is looking for presenters for our 2021 virtual conference. Please feel free to spread this widely to any colleagues who may be interested in presenting! The virtual conference will be held Friday May 21, 2021. We are looking for presentations on a wide range of topics that pertain to REFORMA CO's mission a ...Continue Reading

FYI, The West Milford Township Library is searching for a dedicated Children’s Library Assistant. If you are friendly, customer-focused, and passionate about helping, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Key duties of the position include performing circulation functions, shelving and organizing materials, assisting patrons with materials location and selection, and assisting the Children’s Librarian with programming and other tasks as needed/assigned. The candidate must possess at minimum, a high school diploma an ...Continue Reading

*FYI,* * * *Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion* *Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 2pm ET/11am PT Presenter: *Breakthrough Collaborative Summer and extended learning programs play an important role in providing a safe space for student learning and exploration, especially for BIPOC students. This starts with a staff that is well-equipped with the social and emotional intelligence to supp ...Continue Reading

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) recently surveyed its members about how they see YALSA and use its resources.  As a follow-up to that, the Presidential Implementation Task Force is holding focus groups to better understand how non-members view YALSA and use its resources.  You are invited to participate in a one hour Zoom focus group with your peers to discuss the current state of teen library services and how YALSA might support you in your work. The world has changed in the last year, and ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m sharing this information for informational purposes only that I received via NJASL about Rainbow Library  - free LGBTQ+ book sets to NJ school or public libraries upon request.  ~ Sharon   *_Rainbow Library_* *_ _* “Thanks to the leadership of GLSEN's New Jersey chapters, in fall 2021, we will send LGBTQ+ affirming text sets to over 200 schools and libraries across New Jersey - for free. ​ Any full-time staff member at a New Jersey K-12 school or public library is welcome to request ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   I have a big favor to ask.   The State Library is soliciting quotes from Tutor.com and Brainfuse. Would any of you youth services library staff members in public libraries who have used Brainfuse be willing to attend a 30 minute presentation by Tutor.com this week or next? We are looking for someone who can provide us with pros and cons of each product for comparison purposes. The Tutor.com presentation would be live but they are pretty flexible in accommodating people’s schedules. If you ar ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Sharing the information below (with attachments) from a summer reading performer for informational purposes only. ~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:* Whalemobile <i...@thewhalemobile.com> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:52 PM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstateli ...Continue Reading