Second Tuesday of the Month at 10am.
June 9
Title: ICE at the Library
Presenter: Douglas Zucker
Description: What should you do if ICE officials come into your library? In light of recent government attention on immigration enforcement and seemingly random raids of businesses and other locations, it’s important to understand the rights and limitations of ICE agents. Library Attorney Douglas S. Zucker will review do’s and don’ts for all library workers and discuss how to prepare in case ICE officials come into or around your library.
Bio: Douglas S. Zucker focuses his practice primarily representing private and public sector employers, particularly small to mid-sized and closely held businesses and not-for-profit organizations, in all aspects of labor and employment law, and performs a variety of services involving business contracts, general business and corporate issues, and commercial litigation. Mr. Zucker has a particular focus representing public libraries as both general library counsel and as labor counsel and currently represents more than fifty (50) public libraries throughout New Jersey.
Link: https://meet.google.com/zux-essx-kkb
July 14
Title: Budgets and Financial Reporting for Libraries
Presenter: Michael Maziekien
Description: How do you determine fixed and variable costs? What’s the difference between budget control reports and profit and loss reports? What’s on your library’s wish list? Learn about the cycle of planning, monitoring and evaluating the library budget, how to create and maintain useful reports, and prepare for large future projects.
Bio: As the Shared Services Specialist for the New Jersey State Library, Michael Maziekien helps to facilitate resource sharing among libraries, manages New Jersey’s participation in The Palace Project platform (providing access to eBooks and digital audiobooks for all New Jersey residents), and serves as the Statewide E-Rate Coordinator for public libraries.
Link: https://meet.google.com/zux-essx-kkb
August 11:
Presenter: Vince Boianelli
Topic: Health Insurance Management for Library Administrators
Description: This presentation will provide an overview for administrators of the various types of healthcare insurance available to library employees. Topics will include Level of Funding options, Tax-Advantaged Healthcare Benefit Accounts, Ancillary Benefits, and Access to Venders.
Bio: Vincent is a 2001 graduate of William Patterson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics. Vince began working for Pinnacle while still a high school student and learned the basics of the employee benefits and group health insurance business from his father, Vince Sr. He joined Pinnacle on a full-time basis immediately upon graduating in 2001.To date, he has more than 25 years of experience with over 500 clients.
Date: October 13 at 10 am
Title: AI in the Library
Presenter: Jon Braun
Description: AI in the Library offers a clear and practical introduction to artificial intelligence for library staff. Together we'll explore how AI works where it shows up in everyday life and how it’s beginning to shape library services. Participants will consider both the opportunities AI presents and the ethical questions it raises around bias transparency and human judgment.
Bio: The session is led by
Jon Braun, Online Learning and Digital Content Specialist with LibraryLinkNJ. Jon manages the LearningSpace an on‑demand learning platform for library professionals and has been researching and leading AI programs for over three years. With more than 16 years of experience in public libraries Jon has directed projects that combine user‑focused design technology innovation and community engagement.
Nov 10
Presentation: Effective Library Surveys
Presenter: Doug Gildenberg - Marketing and Communications at South Brunswick Public Library
Bio: Doug Gildenberg - Marketing and Communications at South Brunswick Public Library (NJLA Marketing and PR Section); 35 years retired marketing research professional in private industry.
Description: This practical workshop empowers Library professionals to design, implement, and analyze surveys that drive meaningful improvements in programming, services, and strategic planning. Drawing from real-library world examples, participants will receive guidance on how to turn the daunting task of conducting a survey into a powerful tool for library advocacy and enhancement.
