NJLA supports ALA position on LinkedIN
ALA urges LinkedIn learning to reconsider changes to terms of service that impair library users’ privacy rights. Continue Reading
Date posted09/9/2019
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NJLA supports ALA position on Macmillan library lending model
ALA denounces new Macmillan library lending model, urges library customers to voice objections. Continue Reading
Date posted09/9/2019
Letter to Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent Regarding Elimination of School Library Media Specialis
Letter to Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent Regarding Elimination of School Library Media Specialis
April 9, 2018 Mr. Russell LazovickBridgewater-Raritan Regional School District836 Newmans Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Dear Mr. Lazovick, On behalf of the membership of the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA), we are extremely concerned that the Bridgewater-Raritan School District is proposing... Continue Reading
Date posted04/9/2019
NJLA Statement on the Minimum Wage Legislation
The New Jersey Library Association has concerns about raising the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour for student pages. All libraries use student pages to do tasks such as shelving and organizing books and other library materials. These tasks are essential to the maintenance of the library but do not... Continue Reading
Date posted01/3/2019
NJLA Supports the Rights of Library Employees to Unionize
There has been significant discussion on Twitter recently regarding the position of the NJ Library Association regarding the right of library employees to unionize. The NJLA Executive Board has issued the following statement: NJLA does not oppose unionization. NJLA supports the right of all... Continue Reading
Date posted08/21/2018
NJLA Executive Board Statement to the NJLA Membership
The New Jersey Library Association Executive Board thanks the membership for participating in challenging conversations. We are proud to serve and be members of a profession willing to take on uncomfortable and ongoing issues facing us in our work and in society. The New Jersey Library... Continue Reading
Date posted11/21/2017
NJLA Statement on Privatization
Free access to information is an essential component for any democratic society. Historically, strong local public libraries have provided this service to New Jersey residents. The cornerstones of effective public library service are governance by lay trustees, the anticipation of and... Continue Reading
Date posted10/17/2017
NJLA Statement Opposing the Privatization of the Vineland Public Library
Good evening. I am Patricia Tumulty, Executive Director of the New Jersey Library Association. The New Jersey Library Association is the oldest and largest library organization in the state. We were established in 1890 to improve library services to all residents of New Jersey. NJLA strongly... Continue Reading
Date posted10/2/2017
The New Jersey Library Association’s Response to the Woodbridge Board of Education’s Unanimous Vote
On May 2nd, New Jersey Library Association President, Chris Carbone, presented a statement to the Woodbridge School Board strongly urging them to restore the school library media positions. In his statement, available here, he explained that without school library media specialists, Woodbridge... Continue Reading
Date posted05/23/2017
Position Paper on Political Speech/Campaigning at Public Libraries
MEMORANDUMTo: Patricia Tumulty, NJLAFrom: Frank CorradoDate: March 20, 2017Re: Political Speech/Campaigning at Public Libraries You have asked whether political candidates and political organizations may use public libraries, or the sidewalks surrounding them, for expressive political activity,... Continue Reading
Date posted03/20/2017
NJLA Statement on Inclusion
The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) and its Members are proud that NJ libraries are places of inclusion where all are welcome. We are committed to assuring that the collections and services we provide meet the needs of all New Jerseyans and will continue working to address any... Continue Reading
Date posted02/17/2017
Testimony before the Joint Committee on the Public Schools
On October 11th, 2016 Pat Tumulty, Executive Director of the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) and James Keehbler, Chair of the NJLA School Libraries Taskforce were asked to give testimony about ESSA and school library programs in New Jersey to the Joint Committee on Public Schools. We... Continue Reading
Date posted10/11/2016