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The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) stands with our Ukrainian colleagues, and all the people of Ukraine, as they resist the ongoing and unprovoked attack by Putin’s Russia. We affirm that libraries and library workers are integral to a successful battle against disinformation campaigns... Continue Reading
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Takes Center Stage at New Jersey’s Libraries Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Takes Center Stage at New Jersey's Libraries Bordentown/Trenton, NJ, February 1, 2022. A collaborative framework for addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in New Jersey's... Continue Reading
Governor Murphy Announces Second Round of Funding for Library Construction Bond Act January 6, 2022 Governor Phil Murphy today announced the second round of funding for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), which allocates $37 million to 36 library projects from 13 counties across New Jersey.... Continue Reading
NJLA Statement Against Censorship The New Jersey Library Association has watched with concern, the growing number of organized attempts of censorship and suppression in schools and libraries in NJ and across the country. Many of these attacks are targeting... Continue Reading
Public and School Libraries Fact Sheet — School and Public Libraries: Vital to Our Communities In neighborhoods and schools across the United States, public and school libraries are serving learners of all ages as they pursue both their academic and personal information needs. These... Continue Reading
NJLA Announces 12 Libraries to Participate in the Access Navigator Program NJLA Announces 12 Libraries to Participate in the Access Navigator Program October 22, 2021The New Jersey Library Association is pleased to announce that 12 public libraries have been selected to participate in its Access... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association Dedicates Funding for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in New Jersey Librarianship 163 US Hwy 130 N, Bldg. 1, Suite 1C, Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-482-1282 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The New Jersey Library Association Dedicates Funding for Equity, Diversity... Continue Reading
Per Capita State Aid Increased by $1million in New Jersey’s FY22 Budget 163 US Hwy 130 N, Bldg. 1, Suite 1C, Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-482-1282 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Per Capita State Aid Increased by $1million in New Jersey’s FY22 Budget Bordentown, NJ, July 22, 2021: The... Continue Reading
PO Box 6467, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-482-1282 http://www.njla.org Commissioner Judith M. PersichilliOffice of the CommissionerDepartment of HealthState of New Jersey55 N. Willow StreetTrenton, NJ 08608 Request to Prioritize Library Workers as Essential Workers in the Vaccine... Continue Reading
New Jersey Library Association StatementFollowing January 6, 2021 the Attack on Congress January 7, 2021 In the aftermath of the insurrection on January 6, 2021 in Washington D.C., the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) condemns the violent attempt to interfere with the peaceful transition of... Continue Reading
Whereas Patricia A. Tumulty has dedicated her energy and passion for over forty-five years to the New Jersey library community; Whereas thirty of those years were served in the role of Executive Director of the New Jersey Library Association, the oldest and largest library organization in the... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Alliance is proposing that a $21 million grant program administered by the NJ State Library be established to support the development of a digitally inclusive state. This program will give public libraries in every county of New Jersey the opportunity to receive funding... Continue Reading
