bookmark,
September, 2012
President’s Message
By Amy Rominiecki, NJASL Presisdent
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to NJASL’s new Bookmark! The Bookmark team,
headed by Editor Janet Clark, has worked tirelessly to give you this colorful, multi-media
publication. Every month in your email in-box you will receive news about New Jersey school
libraries and librarians, activities, library-related videos and podcasts, technology trends, books
and publishing, intellectual freedom issues, legislation, continuing education opportunities, and
awards and grants. If you would like to submit an article, please contact Editor Janet Clark at
[email protected]. We would also like to thank Pat Morris and Bev Siti for their
wonderful work with Bookmark over the last several years. Their foundation and guidance
were the stepping stones upon which we continue to build Bookmark. Pat has also provided
us with an insightful article in this edition to reminisce about her years as Editor.
I am excited by the goals NJASL has set forth to serve your needs, wants and concerns during
this upcoming year. NJASL is going to continue the public relations campaign of the CISSL
Study of New Jersey School Libraries results through video, press releases and other
marketing materials. Our Professional Standards Committee will continue to align ISTE’s
NETS & AASL’s Standards for the 21st Century. We will also work on establishing a
committee to support new/returning school library media specialists. Finally, we will provide
you with numerous professional development opportunities throughout the year. Stay tuned
for more information on those upcoming activities.
Finally, Pam Gunter, President-Elect and Annual Conference Chair, and her committee are
putting together a fun-filled, informative annual conference, which will take place on November
29-December 1. The workshops we will be presenting are timely and will relate directly to your
practice. Please go to http://www.njasl.org/FallConf to register for the conference.
It is my honor to serve as your 2012-2013 President. I am both energized and inspired by this
great challenge. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at
[email protected].