FYI, I’m just passing this information along for informational purposes only. ~Sharon My name is Rafa Saab, and I'm the co-founder of [1]Arabikids, a national subscription service that provides carefully curated Arabic children’s books to families across the U.S., helping them connect with the language and culture at home. Beyond our subscription service, we partner with libraries, schools, and hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada, to provide communities with high-quality Arab ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just passing this along. Baker & Taylor CATS is hosting a Summer Prize Book Webinar for 2025 on November 6, 2024 at 3 pm. In this webinar, they will cover the 1400+ titles of deeply discounted prize books you can choose from to give away to your patrons, as well as go over their new and streamlined way of ordering this year and of course answer any questions that you may have. Their title list will go live January 1st for you to begin ordering for your summer programming, though you ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, \[\-\-hPSi4EwwDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-hPSi4EwwDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPhPSi4Eww\-\-\] \[\-\-hPSi4EwwDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> Dear Colleagues, We invite you and the young readers in your libraries to [1]Meet the Jersey Trackers! Please join the [2]New Jersey Center for the Book, in collaboration with Rutgers University SC&I, the New Jersey State Library, and the New Jersey Association of School Librarians for a free, virtual event celebrati ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just passing along the information below about BookFest @ Bank Street in NYC to be held in person or virtually on Nov. 2rd. I’ve been attending for many years and it’s always a great event. ~Sharon 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. [1]...@njstatelib.org%0b" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20241015113502/image011.jpg@01DB02CC.16751F40 Consider joining a CSLP committee! DEADLINE TODAY! Our committees are the engine that keeps CSLP moving forward, and vibrant committees lead to a vibrant CSLP. That is why we invite all public library staff members to join a committee annually. Only through your input can we continue to improve. Sign-ups for 2025 CSLP Committees are open until t ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, \[\-\-WtH2ITsdDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-WtH2ITsdDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPWtH2ITsd\-\-\] \[\-\-WtH2ITsdDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> Dear Colleagues, We invite you and the young readers in your libraries to [1]Meet the Jersey Trackers! Please join the [2]New Jersey Center for the Book, in collaboration with Rutgers University SC&I, the New Jersey State Library, and the New Jersey Association of School Librarians for a free, virtual event celebrati ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross posting FYI, \[\-\-EoPyEPPzDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-EoPyEPPzDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPEoPyEPPz\-\-\] \[\-\-EoPyEPPzDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> Dear Colleague, We invite you and the young readers in your public library to [1]Meet the Jersey Trackers! Please join the [2]New Jersey Center for the Book, in collaboration with Rutgers University SC&I, the New Jersey State Library, and the New Jersey Association of School Librarians for a free, virtual event celebr ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20241004121003/image001.png@01DB1596.436805D0 The [1] Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Inclusion Committee is proud to present: Artful Connections: Stephanie Haines’ Vision for Inclusive and Inspiring Communities Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:00 pm EST/1:00 pm CST/Noon MST/11:00 am PST [2]Register here During this presentation we will learn about the fundamentals of ...Continue Reading

Please see the attached job posting for a part-time Teen/Youth Services Librarian at the Piscataway Public Library. Please share with anyone who might be interested. Thank you! -- Erica Krivopal Supervisor of Youth ServicesPiscataway Public Library 732-463-1633[1]...@piscatawaylibrary.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank ...Continue Reading

FYI, Two items of possible interest from ALA Connect for youth services library staff: Teaching Youth Ethics through Reference Interactions | [1] Register Here ============================================================== About: Reference interactions offer valuable learning moments to teach young people ethical information behavior contextually and just-in-time based on their own information needs. This webinar provides guidance and scenarios on integrating ethical instruction ...Continue Reading