C J R L C  UPDATE

   And don’t forget our extensive list of tapes from other conferences on our website.

   Each of the six view/ lecture/ discussion programs will consist of viewing a video specially prepared by National Video Resources, a lecture by the scholar, and a general discussion. The discussion, facilitated by the scholar, is the focal point of the program.

   Lists suggesting related reading and an essay about each president, prepared by the American Library Association, will be available to the public six weeks before each program. All programs will be held at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, and all programs will begin with light refreshments at 6:45 pm. All programs are free.

   The scholars are professors at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ. They are: Jacob William Needle, Professor of History; Jess Andrew Le Vine, Department Chair, History and Political Science Department; Tom Cioppa, Department Head, Political Science Department.

The schedule is:
March 7: Theodore Roosevelt: The Bully Pulpit, Professor Le Vine
March 14: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: No Ordinary Times, Professor Le Vine
April 3: Harry S. Truman: Cold Warrior, Professor Needle
April 10: Lyndon Johnson: Anxious Power, Professor Needle
April 17: Richard Nixon: Power Used & Misused, Professor Cioppa
April 24: Ronald Reagan: Reordering Priorities, Professor Cioppa

   This series is a project of National Video Resources in partnership with ALA with major funding from the NEH. For more information call (732) 431-7242.

Brick High School Librarian, Dagmar Finkle, noted she was impressed that Ocean County Library has not only addressed the community’s current needs, but has designed a building that is ready to grow.

   As CJRLC members from Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties toured the building, some were anxious to bring ideas back to their libraries. Dr. Mary Mallery, Assistant Library Director of the College of New Jersey, noted that CNJ is in the process of planning for a new library and the Plexiglas stairway may be perfect for them.

   For CJRLC members familiar with the Ocean County Library system, it was a time of comparisons. “I used to think the Toms River branch was big. Then when they built Brick, I thought that was huge, and now this building… it’s incredible!” said Kathleen Cantoli, Emma Havens Young School Librarian.

   After the tours were over, the group settled in the meeting room where they found not only plenty of room to sit, but hot coffee, delicious pastries and healthy vegetable platters. A special surprise at the meeting was the performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” sung by Little Egg Harbor Librarian, Kathy Erikson. CJRLC Executive Director Connie Paul had heard Kathy sing at the library’s grand opening. Connie was so taken by Kathy’s voice that day, she asked Kathy to perform for the meeting. Speakers at the meeting included State Librarian Norma Blake, who spoke about the New Jersey State Library. Also speaking was Micki McIntyre, HealthyNJ Head Librarian, who encouraged the librarians to utilize the HealthyNJ web site. Donna Donelon was honored for serving as head of the Library Book Evaluation Program. She has given 14 years of service. Dr. Mary Mallery was honored for her service as a member of the region.

   Two teleconferences will again be offered at Georgian Court College and subsidized by CJRLC. Both sessions are from 12 noon to 2 PM and will include lunch for the cost of $15.
   On Friday, January 18, the topic is Bringing Order to the Chaos: Using Search Engines Efficiently with Bill Erbes. On Friday, March 22, the topic is Whatever Happened to Carbon Paper? A Look Toward the Future for Librarians, Library Assistants and the Printed Word by Bill Erbes and a Panel of Library Staff.
   Registration is through CJRLC and can be for one, two or three sessions at $15 each.

   NJLA’s Emerging Leaders Program begins on January 9 with an all day session at the State Library and NJ Legislature. The first day will feature talks by Norma Blake, State Librarian, and Karen Avenick, NJLA president-elect. Funded by a grant from the Karma Foundation, the program will have 26 participants from around the state who are beginning careers in librarianship in NJ. Part of the commitment participants make is to work on an NJLA committee or conference. There is no cost to attend. If successful, the program will be repeated.