UNITE HERE, a union organizing group, is continuing its campaign against the NJLA in protest of our use of Revel in Atlantic City for our annual conference. NJLA regularly monitors the situation. While we understand and value the role of unions, Revel employees have not expressed a desire to organize at this time. We are not aware of any current complaint on file with the National Labor Relations Board or of any allegations of unfair labor practices at Revel.

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.

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.

The New Jersey Library Association Professional Development Committee is bringing its show on the road with workshops in North, South & Central Jersey!