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NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, January 21. Here are some of the highlights: NJLA is planning a Committee Consolidation Convention, chaired by NJLA Secretary, Rosy Wagner. The group plans to meet in February to discuss how NJLA can make its organizational structure less complex.... Continue Reading
The past year was an incredibly successful one for you and your NJLA colleagues. I want to take a moment to highlight that success. Specifically, I want to share a remarkable infographic that Alicia Gough, NJLA’s Office Manager, put together to document what you achieved. We have hundreds... Continue Reading
Credit Union Membership is now available for NJLA members at no charge. Continue Reading
Happy Holidays! NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, December 17. Here are some of the highlights: New Jersey State Librarian, Jen Nelson, NJLA President, Jeff Cupo, NJLA Executive Director, Brett Bonfield, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, and NJLA Public Policy Co-Chair Jennie Pu, at... Continue Reading
Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Freedom to Read Act preventing arbitrary censorship of library collections, and ensuring that New Jersey residents have access to a broad range of books, movies, music, and other materials in public and schools libraries. Continue Reading
NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, November 19. Here are some of the highlights: The Executive Board approved the NJLA Personnel Administration Subcommittee's proposed NJLA Salary Guide for 2025, along with a statement on Narcan and revised membership rates and options for library... Continue Reading
NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, October 15. Here are some of the highlights: Tiffany McClary, Director of Communications, Marketing, and Outreach at the NJ State Library collaborated with NJLA Executive Director, Brett Bonfield, on a Media Training 101 Guidebook to help library... Continue Reading
NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, September 17. Here are some of the highlights: The Executive Board approved an agreement with Amazon, providing Enhanced Institutional Members with free access to Amazon Prime for Business, a $1299 annual value. We will discuss more details in the... Continue Reading
NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, August 20. Here are some of the highlights: NJLA President, Jeff Cupo, is making Unsung Libraries one of his presidential priorities. Many New Jersey libraries overcome challenges and continue to provide great service. Jeff visited Atlantic Cape... Continue Reading
Good News for School Libraries Governor Murphy signed two bills on Tuesday that will have a direct impact on school libraries. NJASL is beyond thrilled to have been specifically named in the first bill that will create a working group on best practices for literacy that includes school librarians... Continue Reading
