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NJLA Statement on Federal Funding for Libraries The current proposed House Budget says "The Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent agency that makes grants to museums and libraries. This is not a core federal responsibility". The NJLA believes that having an informed and literate citizenry and protecting cultural heritage are important national priorities and funding institutions that contribute to this work is indeed a core federal responsibility. The NJLA urges library supporters to communicate the importance of federal funding for libraries to President Obama and our NJ Congressional Delegation. NJ libraries benefit from federal funding from IMLS in many ways including funding for a variety of electronic databases available to all NJ residents and support for the NJ Talking Book and Braille Center. |
Apr 4 2014 - 8:59pm |
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FY15 State Budget Governor Christie has recommended flat funding for library programs in the state budget beginning July 1, 2014. If enacted, it will be the fifth straight year that library funding has remained flat. The proposed budget is 20% larger than the FY11 budget.
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Mar 20 2014 - 7:02pm |
NJLA Legislative Initiatives 2014
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Jan 22 2014 - 6:22pm |
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Filtering Software and Other Restrictions on Internet Access NJLA affirms the right of all users, regardless of age, to have unrestricted access to the Internet. The policy of the New Jersey Library Association is that people should be able to read whatever they want in a public library, so long as it is legal. Libraries may provide software filters for individuals who want tools to limit their own personal access to materials on the Internet, but NJLA opposes the deployment of filtering software for the sake of restricting general access to the Internet. |
Jan 22 2014 - 6:14pm |
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Statement on Net Neutrality The New Jersey Library Association joins the American Library Association and many others who are concerned and troubled by the recent court decision regarding net neutrality. New Jersey's public libraries are leaders in providing Internet access within their communities. NJLA is committed to insuring people who use the Internet in a public library have equal access to online information and services. Allowing commercial entities to prioritize some Internet traffic and/or block other traffic based on commercial interests is not in the public interest. NJLA strongly supports efforts to resolve this matter in a manner that upholds the public's right to access information. |
Jan 22 2014 - 6:12pm |
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Orange Public Library Re-Opens NJLA was invited to the grand re-opening of the Orange Public Library on Monday January 13, 2014. In December NJLA sponsored a rally on the steps of the Library calling for the re-opening of this library and we are delighted with this outcome. Congratulations to the people of Orange! |
Jan 14 2014 - 9:02am |
| Statement on Charging for Library Services | Jan 7 2014 - 11:14am |
| New Jersey's Urban Libraries: Challenges and Strategies for Change, A Second Look | Dec 17 2013 - 4:33pm |
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NJLA Intellectual Freedom MiniConference Presentations Did you miss the NJLA MiniConference on Intellectual Freedom? Or did you forget something a presenter said? Good news, the presentations are now available online. |
Oct 30 2013 - 9:46am |
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Shop at Amazon to Benefit NJLA Do your holiday or year round shopping through this link, and the Association benefits. |
Oct 15 2013 - 10:15am |
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NJLA Children's Services Committee-Spring Workshop05/09/2014 - 9:30am to 12:45pm OCL Jackson Branch |
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DVD Cataloging with RDA05/16/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Monroe Twp. Public Library |
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NJLA Social Event at Turtleback Zoo05/25/2014 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm Turtleback Zoo, West Orange, NJ. |
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NJLA Conference06/02/2014 - 9:00am to 06/04/2014 - 4:30pm Revel, Atlantic City |
