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NJLA Statement on School/Public Library Joint Use Standards
NJLA Statement on School/Public Library Joint Use Standards

Continuous learning is the foundation of the twenty-first century. Every resident of New Jersey will be seeking new opportunities to learn and grow. From infants to older adults, learning will be an ongoing pursuit. Access to educational resources will be the key. It has been widely... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2003


NJLA Statement on Professional Development
NJLA Statement on Professional Development

"The library is a growing organism" ~S.R. Ranganathan The finest libraries are learning organizations that support and encourage opportunities for staff to grow and develop. The changing and increasing expectations of patrons require a library staff that continues to be competent, current and... Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2002


NJLA Statement on Outsourcing Public Library Service
NJLA Statement on Outsourcing Public Library Service

NJLA Statement on Outsourcing Public Library Service There are three basic philosophical premises for this statement: 1) residents of New Jersey deserve quality library services; 2) under state law, the trustees of a public library have specific duties and responsibilities and 3) duties of... Continue Reading

Date posted03/20/2001