New Jersey Law Librarians Association (NJLLA)
A Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries
Just in time to up your bluebook instruction game, Alena Wolotira from the University of Washington and Kristina Chamorro from Berkeley will be presenting on the nitty-gritty of the Bluebook 21st edition updates and tips and strategies for Bluebook instruction. Please join NJLLA on May 12th from 12:00-12:45 ET via Zoom. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/TeachingBluebook.
NEW JERSEY LAW LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
2021-2022 NOMINEES FOR OFFICE
In accordance with Article IX, Section 1 (b) of the bylaws, the Nominating Committee is pleased to present its candidates for the following offices:
PRESIDENT
(Appointed automatically by succession.)
Kathleen Agno
Greenberg Traurig
Florham Park, NJ
VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Johanna Bizub
Library Consultant
Rockaway, NJ
PAST PRESIDENT
(Appointed automatically by succession.)
Brittany Persson
Seton Hall Law Library
Newark, NJ
TREASURER
(First year of 2nd 2 year term.)
Kathy Taggart
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Roseland, NJ
SECRETARY
Latoya Rosario
Prudential Insurance
Newark, NJ
MEMBERS-AT –LARGE
Leigh DeProspo
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
Iselin, NJ
Judith Simms
Rutgers Law Library
Newark, NJ
ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS:
The Nominating Committee solicits the membership for input during the selection process and it is deemed that the nominees presented are the candidates of the membership. However, any member in good standing in the Association may make additional nominations by petition. The member must contact the President at least 15* days prior to the annual meeting, submitting the petition in writing, endorsed with the signatures of at least 10 other members, as specified in Article IX, Section 1 (c) of the Association’s bylaws. (*normally 30 days)
ELECTIONS:
Election of officers will occur at the Association’s annual business meeting (virtual) on May 11, 2021.
The NJLLA Book Club met on April 8, 2021 to discuss the book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins. Gayle Lynn-Nelson was the moderator and was well prepared with a number of good discussion topics and questions for the group. Lively discussions ensued about the characters and the author, who has been the focus of some controversy. Overall, the attendees agreed that it’s a very good read, especially if you don’t know about the author first. Look for the next book club gathering in the summer of 2021.
It’s time to think about the AALL Conference! Because the conference is virtual in 2021, this year NJLLA is able to offer up to three (3) Founders Grants to assist our members to attend the virtual conference. The grant covers the cost of the conference up to $125 per grant. You must be an NJLLA member to be eligible, and this year you can apply even if you’ve received the grant in the recent past. The deadline for applying is April 26, 2021.
Click here for the instructions and application, available as a fillable PDF. Please be sure to adhere to all rules and deadlines. This is a wonderful opportunity for our members so we encourage all to apply.