FYI, Bernardsville Library - Youth Services Manager - Full Time Role summary: The Bernardsville Library is looking for a full-time Youth Services Manager to join our dedicated library team. Why is this job important to the Library?:  Service to our patrons is the core of what we do. The Youth Services Manager will provide assistance to patrons and have a genuine opportunity to use innovation and creativity to develop new and effective library programs and services for children, teens and families in the Bernardsvi ...Continue Reading

I used them at a previous library and liked them. I looked into purchasing them here, but didn't have the budget for it. We ended up purchasing something less expensive, but not as easy to configure for a public library. They are sturdy and the younger kids especially like them. They are intended to be checked out, although I know some libraries have them for inhouse use only. I would have purchased them if I had the budget for it. Damaris Azan Youth Services Librarian Trenton Free Public Library 120 Academy Street ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   I have a question for public libraries. Do any of you have Playaway Launchpads? If you do, do you think them and find that they’re worth the money? Thanks for your responses.   ~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 / / ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone,   Your creative help is needed in selecting *SLOGAN *for *2024 (*the* theme *is* ADVENTURE) *and the* THEME for 2025 for the Collaborative Summer Library Program* *(CSLP) in public libraries*. Slogans are short, catchy phrases like this years’ “/Tails and Tales/” for the Animal theme. The themes are broader categories like Space, Music, etc.   This year I have set up Jamboard for you to suggest your ideas. Others can see what’s being suggested too, so hopeful ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Forwarding this from my State Library colleague in case anyone’s interested. There’s a link included to resources for talking to young people about anti-Asian racism.   ~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:* n...@memberclicks-mail.net <n...@memberclicks-mail.net> *On ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI, _SYNC: Free Audiobooks for Teens_   As audiobook popularity grows AudioFile Magazine encourages teen listening with a special summer program that provides participants two FREE audiobook titles per week starting April 29, 2021. Teens, librarians, club leaders, and educators must register for SYNC and download OverDrive’s Sora app to their device of choice. The participants then use the app to borrow titles each week (titles roll over at midnight ...Continue Reading

FYI, * * *COVID-19 & Our Children: How a Pandemic is Affecting the Next Generation* *March 23 at 4pm, streaming on Facebook Live at* facebook.com/queensmemory   *Event Details at www.facebook.com/events/446981359891189*   *Description: *COVID-19 and its ongoing impacts on our society have negatively affected our children's health, both physically and mentally. During this discussion, we will be discussing today's current health crisis for our next generation, what long-term consequences will be, ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, All Staff in Public Libraries,   This is a heads up that the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) has begun shipping the boxes with your summer reading incentives to your library. My name is on the box in a way that looks like the box is for me, but that’s because the State Library’s funding pays for it. I apologize for any confusion.   I wasn’t aware that CSLP was going to label the box that way.     Please be on the lookout for it and know that it’s f ...Continue Reading

FYI, Message from the State Librarian, Dear Colleagues: The New Jersey State Library will receive an allotment of $3,935,345 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) ARPA budget. We just received the news, and are starting to plan for spending. If you have thoughts, suggestions or ideas on how we can best benefit the state with this influx of resources, please drop me an email. Additional information is posted on the State Library’s website here. Jen Nelson NJ State ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Forwarding this in case you’re not a member of NJLA. ~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:* n...@memberclicks-mail.net <n...@memberclicks-mail.net> *Sent:* Thursday, March 11, 2021 4:42 PM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Update on Vaccine Pri ...Continue Reading