NJLA STATEMENT ON PRIVACY

The New Jersey Library Association affirms 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.

NJLA POLICY ON CONFIDENTIALITY OF LIBRARY RECORDS

Confidentiality exists when a library is in possession of personally identifiable information about users and keeps that information private on their behalf.

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GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING LIBRARY BUSINESS VIA ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

NJLA occasionally receives questions about whether or not library boards can meet and/or conduct business electronically. NJLA believes that it is a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act for library boards to meet electronically. NJLA also reminds boards that all electronic communication related to library business could be subject to the Open Public Records Act. More detailed information is available below.                                                                  

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NJLA STATEMENT on NATIONAL SECURITY LETTERS (NSLs)

A National Security Letter (NSL) is a kind of administrative subpoena the FBI can issue to itself to compel the disclosure of customer records held by libraries, banks, telephone companies, Internet Service Providers, and others. NSLs contain nondisclosure requirements ("gag" provisions) that prevent recipients from telling anyone about their receipt of an NSL. The number of NSLs issued has grown dramatically since the USA Patriot Act expanded the FBI's authority to issue them.

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The New Jersey Library Association was established in 1890.

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10th Annual Adult Services Forum - Hot Services and Hot Topics
10/22/2019 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Holmdel Library and Learning Center, a Branch of the Monmouth County Library
Performers Showcase
11/14/2019 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

Monmouth County Library, Manalpan
VALE Conference
01/08/2020 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

Ocean Place, Long Branch, NJ
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03/20/2020 - 9:00am to 03/21/2020 - 5:00pm

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05/27/2020 - 9:00am to 05/29/2020 - 5:00pm

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