Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 New Jersey Library Snapshot Day! Throughout the month of February, 58 libraries participated, submitting 715 posts through social media.
Snapshot Day started in New Jersey libraries in 2007 as a response to the simple question: “What would happen if libraries went away, even for a day?” Your posts helped remind New Jersey residents about all that would be lost.
The pictures and stories you shared also put a human face on library usage that helps legislators, administrators, voters, and other library stakeholders identify with the essential work that New Jersey libraries do every day. While statistics help quantify what is happening in libraries, stories make these numbers personal.
On May 14, MentorNJ hosted a Mega Meetup event, sponsored by LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey State Library, and the New Jersey Library Association. Institutional awards were presented to several libraries that did an exceptional job with capturing images that demonstrate the impact libraries play in their communities. Congratulations to the winners!
- Best Book Post: Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield
- Best Comments: Franklin Lakes Public Library
- Best Concept or Theme: Woodbridge Public Library
- Library Program Post: Plainfield Public Library
- Most Creative Post: Fairlawn Public Library
- Most Posts: Ridgewood Public Library
- Staff Spotlight Post: Matawan Aberdeen Public Library
Congratulations to all who participated. Your work during the 2021 New Jersey Library Snapshot Day will help the New Jersey library community advocate for greater resources.
Thank you again for participating, and for all that you do to create dynamic, engaging, and responsive library services in your communities.
New Jersey Library Association
Public Relations Committee