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September 2015 Brown Bag Luncheon and Book Discussion on Susan Cain’s “Quiet”

September 2015 Brown Bag Luncheon and Book Discussion

Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking 

Moderated by Caroline Young
Associate Director for Public Services at Rutgers Law School

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They prefer listening to speaking, innovate and create but dislike self-promotion, and favor  working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts like Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss and Steve Wozniak, that we owe many of the great contributions to society.

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how
much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the
twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She
also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker
who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly
taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled
with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we
see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves.

This topic is particularly relevant for members of a field that is stereotypically viewed as
introvert-dominated. Attendees are encouraged to read the book before the discussion, where they can share ideas and experiences, and learn how others have
dealt with similar challenges. Whether you read the book or not, all are welcome to participate in the discussion.

Since publishing Quiet, Susan Cain has started Quiet Revolution, a for-profit company focused on the work, education and lifestyle of introverts. The company’s website is www.quietrev.com.

If you can’t read the book, watch Susan Cain’s TED Talk.

Please bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided by the host.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Location:
Rutgers Law School, Library Conference Room (third floor of the library)
123 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102

RSVP by Thursday, September 17 to Caroline Young at caroline.young.rutgers@gmail.com.

PDF Flyer for Event

NJ Greater Princeton/Trenton SLA Chapter and the New Jersey SLA Chapter Present Tech Fest

NJ Greater Princeton/Trenton SLA Chapter and the New Jersey SLA Chapter 

PRESENT:

Tech Fest:  One evening, three presentations

and one hack session to solve the world’s tech problems, or maybe only yours 

Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Location:
Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center
178 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Meeting Agenda:
5:30 – 6:15   Registration/ Networking/Meal

6:15 – 7:45    Presentations:

John LeMasney – Internet of Things
Stacy Carton — Makerspace Updates and STEAM Programming
Cynthia Lambert – Device and Data Security
Final session- All registrants can participate – 7:45 – 8:30   Guerilla Tech Hack 

Registration:

To register, please use the registration form available on the SLA New Jersey Chapter website (http://newjersey.sla.org/event-registration/?ee=15).

 

THERE WILL BE LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THIS MEETING; ONLY THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 Many thanks to our sponsors for the evening:

LibraryLinkNJ  Ebsco   Lucidea

Directions to Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center:
The Rutgers Inn & Conference Center is accessible by car, bus or train. We are located off Route 18, less than two miles from Route 1 and Exit 9 of the New Jersey Turnpike. The New Brunswick train station, with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak service, is located downtown, and is across from the Suburban Transit station, with commuter bus service to NYC.

For the most accurate driving directions, please use these preset map links GoogleMaps or MapQuest to plan your trip.

By Public Transportation:
Guests may use Rutgers’ campus buses to travel downtown or to other points on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses.
For more location information, check Rutgers University maps and directions for this building. http://ruicc.rutgers.edu/ 

NOTE:  Same cost to any librarian in any professional association.

 

 

Happy Hour & Networking Social

Legal Professionals, Attorneys, and Law Enforcement Are Invited to a Summer Happy Hour & Networking Social

Friday, July 17, 2015

at Bar Anticipation
703 16th Avenue
Lake Como/ Belmar, NJ 07719

5:30-7:55 PM Hot & Cold Buffet

The reduced price Happy Hour is 6-7 PM with $1.50 House Drink, Bud/Bud Light draft & House Wine Special.

Please bring a canned food donation for a community food bank, providing food and help to individuals in need.

Email Ken Vercammen’s Law Office so we can put your name on the VIP list for wristbands. VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com

Co-Sponsors are Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, Monmouth County Bar Association, NJAWBO (NJ Association of Women Business Owners) Retired Police & Fire Middlesex Monmouth Local 9, NJ State Bar Association Criminal Law Section, Young Lawyers Division, Elder and Disability Law Section, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, Minorities in the Profession Section MIPS, Women in the Profession Section WIPS, LGBT Rights Section, Special Civil Part Special Committee, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Law Librarians Association and several other sections and committees.

Annual Business Meeting & Luncheon on May 13, 2015 and Announcement of Nominations

Network with Your Colleagues, Review the Association Year
and Vote for the New NJLLA Board

Meeting Flyer (PDF)
2015-2016 Nomination Slate (PDF)

DATE:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

LOCATION:
Iberia Tavern – Rodizio Room
80-84 Ferry St.
Newark, NJ
(ample free parking available)

Directions: http://www.iberiarestaurants.com/home_I/homepg.htm

TIME:
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AGENDA:
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
NJLLA Annual Business Meeting & Election:  1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

COST:
Members: $25.00
Students: $15.00
Non-Members: $35.00

RSVP by Friday, May 8, 2015

Community Service Project: Children on the Green, a Morristown nonprofit childcare center, which serves a diverse population including low-income and at-risk children. Items needed are: Diapers sized 2-6; baby wipes; regular and rechargeable batteries, AA AAA and C; peanut-free snacks; large size bubble refills; washable markers; construction paper; and infant through preschool toys in good condition.  Cash or checks made out to Children on the Green are also welcome.

Check payable to: New Jersey Law Librarians Association

Mail to:
Kathy Taggart
Lowenstein Sandler
65 Livingston Ave.
Roseland NJ 07068

email: ktaggart@lowenstein.com or call 973-422-6442

 

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2015-2016
NJLLA EXECUTIVE BOARD

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.)
Dianne Oster
Seton Hall University Law Library
Newark, NJ

VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Joanne Murphy
Saiber LLC
Florham Park, NJ

PAST PRESIDENT
(Appointed automatically by succession.)
Carrie Hayter
McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP
Newark, NJ

TREASURER
(Appointed to a 2 year term.)
Anne Shulman
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
Morristown, NJ

SECRETARY
Rebecca Kunkel
Rutgers Law Library
Newark, NJ

MEMBERS-AT -LARGE
Janice Schouten
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.
Morristown, NJ

Karen Wojan
McCarter & English
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 30 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.

ELECTIONS: 

Election of officers will occur at the Association’s annual business meeting
on May 13, 2015.

Apply for NJLLA’s 2015 Founders Grant to Attend AALL

Make this the year you energize your career! The Grants & Awards Committee encourages our members to apply for NJLLA’s 2015 Founders Grant to attend AALL’s Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, July 18-21, 2015.  This is a great opportunity to explore current issues in the field of Law Librarianship and meet Librarians from across the United States.  Fill out the application letting us know How you will benefit from attending the 2015 AALL Annual Meeting. And we will look forward to seeing you there!

Grant Application (Word)
Grant Application (PDF)

 

April Meeting: Social Media and the Law Librarian

How might you use social media to grow as a professional? To promote your library? For research and current awareness? To monitor the competition? Joyce Valenza, an Assistant Professor and Director of the MLIS program at Rutgers SC&I, will tour strategic ways our colleagues are leveraging new tools to translate and update traditional practice. Please come prepared to share your own tricks!

Learn more about Professor Valenza at http://about.me/jvalenza.

DATE & TIME:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 12 noon to 2PM

PLACE:
The New Jersey Law Center
One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ
http://www.njsbf.org/directions.html

COST:
$15 members; $20 nonmembers; $7.50 students

RSVP:
By Thursday, April 9, 2015 to Leigh DeProspo,
email: ldeprospo@greenbaumlaw.com

Make check payable to: New Jersey Law Librarians Association
Mail to: Leigh DeProspo
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP
99 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830

Please note: The Brown Bag book discussion on “Quiet” has been postponed until the next Association year.

Community Service Project:

Donations to The Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswick

Individual flavored non-dairy coffee creamers, canned goods, salad dressing (lite, fat free or regular), Latex or vinyl gloves (large), Umbrellas, Red pot holders and/or dish towels, Oxy Clean products, 33 gallon & 28 gallon trash bags, Newborn clothing, Resin cutting boards (12”x10”), cereal (variety packs).

Cash, checks, gift cards: Target, Staples, Stop & Shop, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Costco, Best Buy.

 

Happy Hour & Networking Social

Attorneys & Legal Professionals Are Invited to a
St. Patrick Happy Hour & Networking Social

Friday, March 13, 2015
 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
at Bar Anticipation
703 16th Avenue
Lake Como/ Belmar, NJ 07719
FREE!

The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Municipal Court Practice Section has organized a Happy Hour and social event for attorneys and business professionals on March 13, 2015, from 5:30-7:30pm at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como / Belmar.  NJLLA, along with several other legal groups, has agreed to serve as a co-sponsor at no cost to us to create an opportunity to meet, network with, and publicize our group to other professionals.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Hot & Cold Buffet.
The reduced price Happy Hour is 6-7 p.m. with $1.50 House Drink, Bud/Bud Light draft & House Wine Special.

Please bring a canned food donation for a community food bank, providing food and help to individuals in need.

Email Ken Vercammen’s Law Office so he can put your name on the VIP list for wristbands.  VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com.

The confirmed sponsors for the March 2015 Happy Hour are NJ State Bar Association Municipal Court Section, Young Lawyers Division, Banking Law, Taxation, LGBT Rights Section, Immigration Law Section. Health Law Section, Special Civil Part Special Committee, Lawyers in Transition Committee, Fidelity and Surety Law Special Committee, Privacy Law Special Committee, Special Committee for Paralegals, New Jersey Defense Association, Retired Police & Fire Middlesex Monmouth Local 9, Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, NJAWBO (NJ Association of Women Business Owners), New Jersey Law Librarians Association.

 

AALL Scholarships

Every year AALL awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to law school and library school students and AALL members.  The following scholarships are awarded annually:

•Library School Scholarships (for those with and without JDs)
•Law School Scholarships (for those with MLS/MLIS and those seeking dual JD/MLIS)
•Scholarships for Library School Graduates Seeking a Non-Law Degree
•Scholarships for Continuing Education Courses
•AALL and Thomson Reuters George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
•LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
•Marcia J. Koslov Scholarship (for AALL members who are state, court, or county law librarians to attend continuing legal education programs. Not intended for use at the AALL annual conference)

The application deadline is April 1.  More information about the scholarships, instructions, and applications is available at http://www.aallnet.org/mm/Member-Resources/scholarships.  For more information, contact AALL Scholarships Committee Chair Ian Bourgoine at ian.bourgoine@belmont.edu or AALL Headquarters.