NJLA News December 8, 2023 NJLA 2024 SALARY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLEThe Executive Board approved NJLA's 2024 salary guide on Nov. 21. The guide is effective Jan. 1. The guide recommends minimum starting salaries which are 4% higher than those in the 2023 guide. NJLA recommends staff receive 2024 annual increases of at least 4%, or the minimum starting recommendation for the position, whichever is greater. New Jersey’s 2024 minimum wage will be $15.13 per hour. The cost of living and library revenue (from dedicated taxes and other government sources) vary greatly within New Jersey. This document is prepared as a guide for library workers, and for library boards and administrations in determining salary standards that can be supported by their individual organizations.
December 6, 2023 Join the NJLA Executive BoardWe encourage all NJLA members in good standing to nominate themselves for a seat on the NJLA 2024-25 Executive Board. Nominations will be accepted until January 1, 2024 for the following positions: Vice President/President-Elect, Secretary, Member-at-Large, and Treasurer. Run for a seat today! https://www.njla.org/petition-to-run-for-njla
December 6, 2023 Open Executive Board SeatNJLA is requesting nominations to fill an open Member-at-Large position on the NJLA Executive Board. If you are interested in filling this seat, please email the NJLA office at [email protected] by December 31, 2023.
October 19, 2023 NJLA WELCOMES NEW HIRESNJLA is pleased to announce that in the next few weeks, we are adding two full-time employees, Katy White as NJLA’s Associate Director and Alicia Gough as NJLA’s Office Manager. October 19, 2023 NJLA NEWSLETTERHot off the Press! Defending intellectual freedom, libraries as cooling and warming centers, spotlighting the Administration and Management section and the Rapid Response Team, and more!
June 22, 2023 Resolution for the Adoption of Sustainability as a Core Value of NJLAThe United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report, written and edited by 91 scientists from 40 countries who analyzed more than 6,000 scientific studies in October of 2018, finds that the immediate consequences of climate change are far more dire than originally predicted, calling for a transformation of the world economy at a speed and scale that has “no documented historic precedent”. May 26, 2023 Long Branch Free Public Library Wins National AwardThe Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the Long Branch Free Public Library of Long Branch, NJ as one of eight recipients of the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Over the past 29 years, the award has celebrated institutions that are making a difference for individuals, families, and communities. Our congratulations to the Board of Trustees, Library Director Tonya Garcia, and the staff. And Congratulations to the Ocean County Library! The Ocean County Library was also one of the thirty finalists for this prestigious award. Congratulations to the Ocean County Library Commissioners, Library Director Susan Quinn and staff. Only 30 libraries were nominated nationally, and two were in New Jersey. May 19, 2023 Statement on the Decision by the U.S. District Court Regarding Sensitive Places and Concealed WeaponsNJ Assembly Bill A4769 was signed into law on December 22, 2022 and prohibited concealed weapons from being carried in “sensitive places,” which included libraries. NJLA continued to monitor the case against this law that was brought before U.S. District Court Judge Renée Marie Bumb. On May 16, 2023, U.S. District Judge Bumb ruled against the sensitive places provision. Read more. March 30, 2023 Statement to Cumberland and Gloucester CountiesNJLA and NJASL have issued a joint statement following a City Commission meeting in Millville in which the future of libraries was called into question. NJLA met yesterday with Dr. Keating, the President of Rowan College of South Jersey, and we anticipate productive communication and dialog in the future.
February 3, 2023 NJLA ON CENSORSHIPNJLA categorically rejects any efforts to censor or remove materials from any library, based on content. We strongly affirm the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement, first published by the American Library Association in 1953. Libraries provide access to books and other library resources and services for the interest, information, education, and enlightenment of all people within the communities we serve. We do not exclude materials because of their origin, background, or the views of those contributing to their creation.
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NJLA Executive Board Full statement - Black Lives MatterBlack lives matter. NJLA acknowledges the structural racism in our organization and profession, and NJLA must do better. NJLA Executive Board Full statement - Black Lives Matter The New Jersey Library Association stands in solidarity with the Black community, librarians, library workers, library users and with members of the communities we serve. We want our Black, People of Color and marginalized members to know you are valued, affirmed and supported. NJLA acknowledges that in order to continue moving forward, there needs to be consistent work towards recognizing our own biases, welcoming change and taking actions that impact policies and create positive change in the direction of equity and inclusion. Continue Reading |