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In support of free access to information as traditionally endorsed by NJLA, libraries should not impose obstacles or conditions that would discourage or impede individuals from entering and using the library. Libraries that choose to implement security procedures involving patron searches are... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association advocates that all communities and elected officialsfund urban public libraries at levels above the statutory minimum, which will allow theseinstitutions to provide necessary and effective services for all residents of the state. Economic... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association and the New Jersey Library Trustee Association provided funding for Grayson Barber, Esq. to develop this document regarding unattended children in New Jersey public libraries. This document is provided as background information on this topic and for the benefit... Continue Reading
"The New Jersey Library Association’s position is that library service established by referendum may only be dissolved by referendum.” Adopted by the NJLA Public Policy Committee Feb. 5, 2010Adopted by the NJLA Executive Board March 16, 2010 Continue Reading
For over 100 years, the people of New Jersey have recognized and supported public library service as a common social good. Through the passage of referenda, which guarantee that a small percentage of a community's budget is utilized for the support of library services, public library... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association confirms the right of each individual, regardless of age, to open inquiry and to read, view, listen and use resources without fear of scrutiny by others. Adopted by the NJLA Executive Board Dec. 19, 2006 Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association affirms its belief in the public right to library service - as stated in the following tenets: 1. All people are entitled to free access to the information and knowledge within a library. 2. All people are entitled to obtain current, accurate... Continue Reading
Continuous learning is the foundation of the twenty-first century. Every resident of New Jersey will be seeking new opportunities to learn and grow. From infants to older adults, learning will be an ongoing pursuit. Access to educational resources will be the key. It has been widely... Continue Reading
"The library is a growing organism" ~S.R. Ranganathan The finest libraries are learning organizations that support and encourage opportunities for staff to grow and develop. The changing and increasing expectations of patrons require a library staff that continues to be competent, current and... Continue Reading
NJLA Statement on Outsourcing Public Library Service There are three basic philosophical premises for this statement: 1) residents of New Jersey deserve quality library services; 2) under state law, the trustees of a public library have specific duties and responsibilities and 3) duties of... Continue Reading
