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Snapshot Month is an annual celebration where the New Jersey library community comes together to document the wonderful people, places, events, materials, and experiences that make up a day in the life of the library. NJ Library Snapshot Day first started in 2007 as a response to the question... Continue Reading
NJLA Welcomes New Hires Letter from the Executive Director by Brett Bonfield I have the pleasure of sharing important, exciting news. 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. Katy... Continue Reading
NJLA supports ALA's mission to “provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” American Library Association Support for... Continue Reading
Adopted on June 1, 2023May 2023 Whereas Susan G. Swartzburg was honored by the creation of a Preservation Award in 2003 denoting her activities in preservation in the Garden State, nationally and internationally; along with her distinguished membership in the New Jersey Library Association. And,... Continue Reading
Adopted on June 1, 2023May 2023 Whereas the History & Preservation Section of the New Jersey Library Association is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its establishment And whereas the members of the History & Preservation Section have been active participants in our Association,... Continue Reading
Long Branch Free Public Library Wins National Award Long Branch Free Public Library Wins National Award. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the Long Branch Free Public Library of Long Branch, NJ today as one of eight recipients of the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library... Continue Reading
Statement on the Decision by the U.S. District Court Regarding Sensitive Places and Concealed Weapons The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) believes that all libraries should be accessible and welcoming, and that public safety is fundamental for libraries. Every service that a library... Continue Reading
Statement to Cumberland and Gloucester Counties NJLA 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... Continue Reading
NJLA Executive Board 2023-24 Election March 24, 2023 The NJLA Executive Board and the Nominations & Elections Subcommittee are proud to announce the winners of the NJLA Executive Board 2023-24 election. Thank you to all those who took the time to learn about the candidates and to cast your... Continue Reading
NJLA New Executive Director PRESS RELEASE Bordentown, NJ - 9 March 2023 - NJLA is proud to announce the appointment of Brett Bonfield as our new Executive Director, effective March 20, 2023. Brett brings a wealth of experience in library management and advocacy to our organization and we are... Continue Reading
Glen Ridge Public Library Book Challenge On Wednesday February 8, 2023 the Board of the Glen Ridge Public Library voted unanimously to retain 6 titles in their collection that had been challenged by a local group called Citizens Defending Education. The challenge was initially addressed by Library... Continue Reading
NJLA ON CENSORSHIP NJLA ON CENSORSHIP NJLA 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... Continue Reading
