[11] In October 1976, the association passed a resolution that all "future publications and official documents of NJLA avoid terminology which perpetuates sex stereotyping, and that existent publications and official documents, as they are revised, be changed to avoid such terminology".
There's a lot of confusion about what's going to happen and what requirements would have to be followed if federal funds were obtained," said NJLA executive director Patricia Tumulty in a statement about the decision to The Star-Ledger.
[18] In 2003, the NJLA organized a seminar for approximately 150 librarians, educating them on how to protect readers' privacy in light of the USA PATRIOT Act.
[21] The NJLA advocate for the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read Statement published by the ALA. Their website contains articles and resources for public users to educate themselves and to assist their involvement in their communities.
The causes that the NJLA advocate for include the fight against censorship, the spreading of awareness about state legislature, and the providing of resources for school libraries and librarians.
The website provides a yearly state budget update and a list of recently enacted library legislature for patrons to review.
[23] The NJLA also provides a link to a resource that assists users in finding and contacting their state legislator.
This list, by default is sorted in chronological order from newest entry to oldest but includes a filter for quick navigation.
[26] In their effort to encourage intellectual freedom, awareness and participation in their communities, and access to education, the NJLA subscribes to a set of core values.