A bill in Trenton calls for New Jersey to borrow $125 million for library construction. Libraries say the help is needed — but can the state afford more debt?
As times continue to change, libraries across New Jersey have had to adapt to the rise of millennials and their reliance on constantly-evolving technology. In an effort to keep millennials engaged in this digital era, many libraries have started to undertake a variety of new initiatives aimed at attracting young users.
As libraries across New Jersey deal with dwindling membership, many of them are reinventing themselves in an effort to stay relevant within their communities.
The school librarian is much more than just a keeper of the book collection in many New Jersey districts. But, these "information specialists" have been dwindling in numbers, another victim of budget cuts.
I visited the library at Oak Tree Elementary School in Monroe today. It's crazy how much has changed, technology-wise, since I was in elementary school.