Category: Events

NJLLA Brownbag Series: Pressing Issues Your Library Is Facing (Other Than AI) 🗓

SAVE THE DATE: September 28th from 12pm-12:45pm (via Zoom)

The NJLLA Program Committee is hosting a brownbag lunch-and-learn topic series this year! The inaugural meeting will focus on the topic of: Pressing Issues Your Library Is Facing (Other Than AI).

We are experimenting with a new structure. We would like for a few members (up to 5) to share their thoughts on the topic in 5-minute time slots, to be followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. We think this will provide a forum for members to share and for all of us to hear from several voices.

If you would like to RSVP to listen in, please email Kathy Taggart at ktaggart@lowenstein.com by Monday, September 25th for a Zoom invitation.

If you have ideas to share as a speaker and would like to sign up for one of the five 5-minute slots to discuss this topic, please email Kathy Taggart at ktaggart@lowenstein.com AND Amber Cain at amber.cain@shu.edu by Wednesday, September 20th to secure your speaking spot.

We look forward to connecting with members in new ways this year!

NJLLA 2023 Annual Business Meeting (Virtual) 🗓

Join us for NJLLA’s 2023 Annual Business Meeting!

DATE:                        Tuesday, May 11, 2023

TIME:                         12:30 noon – 1:30 pm

LOCATION:               Zoom

RSVP:   Email your RSVP to Kathy Taggart (ktaggart@lowenstein.com). You will then receive a calendar invite with Zoom details.

NEW JERSEY LAW LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
2023-2024 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.)
Judith Simms
Rutgers Law Library
Newark, NJ

VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Magalie Desince
McCarter & English LLP
Newark, NJ

PAST PRESIDENT
(Appointed automatically by succession.)
Johanna Bizub
Morris County Real Estate Law
Morristown, NJ

TREASURER
Kathy Taggart
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Roseland, NJ

SECRETARY
Amber Cain
Seton Hall Law Library
Newark, NJ

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Carolyn Brown
Seton Hall University
Newark, NJ

Aimee Sachs
Gibbons PC
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, 2023.

April 2023 Program: Accessibility at Work: Offering Information Services to Diverse Populations 🗓


The New Jersey Law Librarians Association and the NJ Community of the Special Libraries Association invites you to the following free virtual event:  

Accessibility at Work: Offering Information Services to Diverse Populations 

April 19, 2023: 4pm – 5pm (ET)  

In the world of diversity, equity and inclusion, librarians need to confirm that the classes we teach, the marketing and training materials we produce for our patrons, and the websites we use to offer resources and instruction are accessible to all users.  Paying attention to accessibility factors in our work product shows that we understand that our users have different requirements, and we will include accommodations for those requirements so that what we have to offer is available to all of our patrons. 

Fred Moltz, CAO of Verizon’s Office of Accessibility, will clue us in on how we can offer our services to a diverse audience using accessibility tools.  Fred’s experience includes over 23 years at Verizon in multiple strategic roles, including the last 7 years building Verizon’s Accessibility Program from the ground up.  Fred’s mission is to provide continued leadership that incorporates Accessibility by Design in all aspects of Verizon that will provide exceptional experiences for all employees and customers.  Fred and his team work daily to “Engage Everyone and Reimagine Accessibility.” 

Please register in advance for this meeting: 
https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvd-2uqzIqG9AoVj_n1_ez7vTDOFL4Xu3u

This program will be recorded.  

Community Service Project: Donate to the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter at www.randolphregionalanimalshelter.org/donate or Venmo Johanna Bizub at @johanna-bizub

Questions? Please contact Julie Peters at jpeters@smlr.rutgers.edu   

NJLLA’s 35th Anniversary Celebration 🗓

We hope you can join us!
Cocktail Attire
Attendees are encouraged to submit photos for a slideshow.

Click Here for RSVP and Payment

Community Service Project: JBWS, a Morris County-based nonprofit that provides assistance and resources for those affected by domestic violence. Bring donations to the event (see their wishlist here) or donate through their website.

NJLLA Annual Holiday Party (Virtual!) 🗓

Come gather for a fun holiday celebration
featuring an online version of a classic party game, holiday mocktails/cocktails, and good conversation!

Festive outfits are encouraged!!

DATE:Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
LOCATION:Zoom (RSVP for log-in info)
TIME:5:30 pm
RSVP:RSVP using this form to get Zoom info.
RSVP deadline: Friday, December 9th

Thank you to Thomson Reuters for generously sponsoring this holiday party every year!

Community Service Project:
We will be doing our traditional collection of children’s pajamas and books for the Pajama Program. You can purchase and ship directly using this link. Be sure to include NJLLA in the comment section. Alternatively, you can Venmo Johanna Bizub at @johanna-bizub, and she can purchase books and pajamas to send and will share photos at the party.

NJLLA Holiday Party 2022 flyerDownload

Member Meet Up 🗓

The Program Committee is trying some new things to connect members.

We’re holding a Newark Meet Up at Just Fish Bar & Grill, 27 Halsey St. in Newark.

Thursday, October 20th after work – 5:30 – 7:00 pm (casual drop-in)

A few members have already committed to be there – come join us!

RSVP if you’re coming so we can watch for you – click here to email Kathy Taggart and Amber Cain.

NJLLA 2022 Annual Meeting & Nominees for Executive Board 🗓

DATE:                        Tuesday, May 24, 2022

TIME:                         12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

LOCATION:               Zoom

12:00 – 1:00 pm       Annual Business Meeting

RSVP:   Email your RSVP to Johanna Bizub, johanna@mcrealestatelaw.com, by Monday, May 23. You will then receive a calendar invite with Zoom details.

Community Service Project:  Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswick

Ronald McDonald Houses and programs help alleviate some financial expenses for families with sick children receiving treatment at local hospitals. The families and/or patients can stay close to their loved ones at the welcoming houses, without experiencing the burden of a hotel room.

Leigh DeProspo is coordinating the donation. She will be purchasing gift cards of various denominations (Target, Walmart, ShopRite, Stop& Shop & Amazon) and delivering them.  You can make a donation by sending to Leigh via Venmo: @Alyce-DeProspo, note Ronald McDonald House.

NEW JERSEY LAW LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
2022-2023 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.)
Johanna Bizub
Morris County Real Estate Law
Morristown, NJ

VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
Judith Simms
Rutgers Law Library
Newark, NJ

PAST PRESIDENT
(Appointed automatically by succession.)
Kathleen Agno
Greenberg Traurig
Florham Park, NJ

TREASURER
(Second year of 2nd 2-year term.)
Kathy Taggart
Lowenstein Sandler
Roseland, NJ

SECRETARY
Amber Cain
Seton Hall Law Library
Newark, NJ

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Anna Irvin
Sills Cummis & Gross
Newark, NJ

Anne Shulman
Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti
Morristown, 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 24, 2022.