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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

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