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October 3, 2025 Thank you to those of you who participated in the library regulations review process over the last two years. Two working groups met at least monthly for… Continue reading "State Librarian’s Update – October 2025"
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The Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan proudly celebrated its grand reopening in September 2024, welcoming hundreds of residents to enjoy the newly renovated facility. The celebration marked the completion of… Continue reading "LCBA Feature: Monmouth County Library"
Library Development, News
Five virtual sessions will equip librarians with strategies to support teens in their research The NJ State Library is sponsoring a five-part series of virtual sessions of one hour in… Continue reading "Register for Webinar Series on Academic Research Tools"
About NJSL, News
September 4, 2025 We are excited to be making progress in our IMLS-funded Teaching Information Literacy grant project. We’re just finishing up the first series of professional development workshops that… Continue reading "State Librarian’s Update – September 2025"
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Published on August 4, 2025 The NJ State Library (NJSL) is pleased to offer a new grant opportunity for public libraries – Expanding Digital Literacy. While our work in this… Continue reading "State Librarian’s Update – August 2025"
News, Services for Libraries
Published on July 29, 2025 Based on a thorough review of the bids submitted in response to the Request for Quotations for JerseyClicks Databases issued on November 27, 2024, it… Continue reading "JerseyClicks Intent Announcement"
News, Research Library, Services for Libraries, Talking Book and Braille Center
Published on July 14, 2025 As you will see below, it has been a busy conference season for NJSL staff. While it is rewarding to see so many colleagues from… Continue reading "State Librarian’s Update – July 2025"
News, TBBC Blog
Published on July 11, 2025 Here you will find everything you need to know about using My Talking Books on Smart Speaker including how to sign up for Open Beta… Continue reading "Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker"
News, TBBC Blog
Published on July 11, 2025 BARD, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress’s Braille and Audio Reading Download website, now offers expanded functionality and will… Continue reading "BARD 2.0 Offers New Features for TBBC Patrons "
News, TBBC Blog
NLS Digital Advanced Player (DA2) Published on July 9, 2025 A brand-new audiobook player is coming soon from the Library of Congress’ National Library Service — the DA2 Player! With… Continue reading "COMING SOON TO TBBC!"