The NJLA office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4th in observance of Labor Day.

PEN America compiled a list of all banned or challenged books during the first half of the 2022 school year—the most recent data available. Some of these titles have since been reinstated; others have disappeared from shelves altogether. buff.ly/3Lua5mr

NJMD Mini-Grants are a great way to earn funds for your site’s event! Applications for our competitive Mini-Grant program are open through 5pm 12/8/23. More info available here: njmakersday.org/mini-grants

Big news this afternoon: Executive Director Tracie D. Hall to Depart from ALA Thank you, Director Hall, for your work in support of libraries and for the significant impact you have had on our mission, profession, and Association. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

On MSNBC's The Last Word, Ali Velshi and #BannedBooksWeek Honorary Chair LeVar Burton break down what everyone can do to fight censorship in their own neighborhoods. The freedom to read is under attack. Let's do something about it on #LetFreedomRead Day. msnbc.com/the-last-word/…

Oct 20th, 9:15 AM - 12 PM at Monmouth Library. Open to all NJLA members. Must register at buff.ly/3Qbx5t8. Registration closes on October 18.

NJLA is pleased to announce that 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. Read the full announcement at buff.ly/45Fr7W7

Have you SEEN the incredible keynote speakers joining us at #NJASL23? You DON'T want to miss this annual - it's gonna be a banger! Join us for "A World of Stories"! Get registered at njasl.org/fallconf

Welcome to our new Interim Director, ALA Past President Leslie Burger! americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

Books and looks: gen Z is ‘rediscovering’ the public library. buff.ly/47OzVtG

2024 NJLA Conference registration is now open! Visit buff.ly/3Pq3XO8

Thinking about taking that next step into management? Join us for a lively discussion filled with all of the management related things you didn’t learn in library school. May 3rd, Bernardsville Public Library. Register at buff.ly/3xYP6V1

Watch the Library Career Paths series featuring interviews with librarians and library professionals from a wide variety of positions. Newcomers and seasoned library workers alike can learn more about the many career options. buff.ly/3LggFMM

Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to receive $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. bit.ly/3uVK4V0

The Sustainability and Resilience Section is sponsoring a webinar about starting (or improving) a Repair Café. Focus will be on "Repair Café"-branded events, fixit clinics, repair fairs, and other independent initiatives. July 24. Register at buff.ly/3xEUJrK

Read the latest NJLA Quarterly Newsletter at buff.ly/3W3WyGR.

The fifth video in the Library Career Path series is on YouTube. This interview features Library Media Specialist, Andrea Caporale, from Somerville High School.youtu.be/4CmELnLOpJw?si…

NJLA Emerging Leaders Application is open now until October 1st. Program and application information is available on njla.org/emergingleaders.

The Diversity & Outreach / Library Workers of Color Unconference is coming up on Oct 16 at Princeton University. This year's theme is Community Partners. Register now for sessions on EDI, community engagement, wellness support, advocacy and more. shorturl.at/934r3

Social Media Strategic Planning hosted by the NJLA Professional Development Committee, Oct 2nd at 3pm. Are you looking to develop a strategic social media plan? Join this upcoming webinar with Hope Holroyd from the Cherry Hill Public Library. Register at buff.ly/3BfDUot