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Although current state law does permit a library to enter into an interlocal services agreement with a neighboring town for library services, the New Jersey Library Association endorses membership in a county library or the establishment of a joint library as more viable alternatives. A joint... Continue Reading
NJLA Statement on The Role of Effective School Library Programs in The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 A Position Statement from New Jersey Association of School Librarians, New Jersey Library Association, and LibraryLinkNJ August 2016 The New Jersey... Continue Reading
On July 19, 2016 the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Executive Board voted to sign the Library Digital Privacy Pledge and encourages all New Jersey libraries to sign the pledge as a symbol of their commitment to protecting digital privacy. This pledge is a simple one. For NJLA it... Continue Reading
In an effort to determine the current status of School Library Media Specialists (SLMS), School Libraries, and funding for School Library programs in New Jersey, The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) and the New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) collaborated on: 1. A census of... Continue Reading
South Orange-Maplewood School District 525 Academy St.Maplewood, NJ 07040 March 18, 2016 Dear President Baker and Board of Education Members: On behalf of the membership of the New Jersey Library... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Library Association wishes to express its dismay that the 2016 ALA Midwinter Conference’s President’s Program will feature Cory Booker, a United States Senator from New Jersey. In the program description ALA says: “Prepare to be inspired when rising United States... Continue Reading
November 5, 2015Eric Taylor, Director, Office of LicensureOffice of the Secretary of Higher EducationTrenton, NJ 08625-0542 Dear Mr. Taylor, The members of the New Jersey Library Association heartily support the letter written by Joseph Toth, chairperson of the VALE Executive Committee,... Continue Reading
Over the years NJLA has received numerous questions from librarians, library board members and parents regarding whether or not the NJ Library Confidentiality statute (N.J.S.A. 18A:73-43.2) protects the confidentiality of children as well as adults. NJLA’s position is that this law protects... Continue Reading
As limited public forums, NJLA supports the use of public spaces in libraries for a wide variety of activities. Libraries may limit certain services and resources to residents and cardholders, but should in all other respects welcome members of the public into their public spaces. A... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
NJLA strongly adheres to the ALA statement concerning economic barriers. The American Library Association statement concerning economic barriers says, “Charging fees for the use of library collections, services, programs and facilities that were purchased using public funds raises... Continue Reading
