VALE - Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey

Harnessing Self Awareness - Professional Development Training
2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
VALE’s Professional Development Task Force invites you to attend “Harnessing Self Awareness”, an interactive, participatory session presented by WorkWise Labs, designed to help explore how self-awareness can enhance your professional effectiveness, communication, and collaboration. Through guided activities and reflection, you will gain insights into your own behaviors and how they impact your work and relationships.

Program Topic: Harnessing Self-Awareness
Date and Time: December 2, 2025 from 9:30am-11:30am
Virtual or In-Person: Virtual
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dOiA9F50Rm6ZG38zUaI9Qg

# of Participants: Max 30 participants

Registration is first come first served and is limited to one attendee per member institution.
If capacity is not reached, registration may be opened to multiple attendees per institution.

It is not recommended for multiple attendees to share one screen as the program is about self-awareness and an opportunity for personal reflection.
Work Wise Labs sessions are interactive and participatory.
Expectations for Participants:

Show up on time
Stay for the entirety of the session
Cameras will be on (whenever possible)
Participate in the interactive session

Program Description:
Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence, yet research shows that while most people believe they are self-aware, only a small percentage truly are. This interactive workshop will help participants explore the key components of self-awareness and develop practical strategies for deepening their understanding of themselves and their impact on others. Through engaging discussions and exercises, we will examine private self-awareness—knowing our values, passions, aspirations, and ideal environments—and public self-awareness—understanding how our reactions, patterns, and behaviors shape the way others perceive us. Using the framework of “The Mirror and the Portrait,” participants will reflect on how they see themselves versus how they are seen by others, uncovering valuable insights to enhance their personal and professional growth.
If there are any questions or comments, please contact Elissa Zylbershlag (elissa@workwiselabs.com) or a member of the PD Task Force:

Consuella Askew (consuella.askew@rutgers.edu), VP for University Libraries, Rutgers
Evelyn Frangakis (evelyn.frangakis@ptsem.edu), Chair VALE Exec. Committee
Ralph Bingham (ralph@librarylinknj.org), Executive Director of LibraryLinkNJ

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-12-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00
See calendar invite for zoom link and meeting documents.

2026 New Jersey Academic Libraries Conference
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
2026 New Jersey Academic Libraries Conference
Leadership, Partnership, Empowerment: Libraries Advancing Success in Higher Education

Kean University, Union, NJ

Friday, January 9, 2026

Call for proposals and registration information coming soon to https://tinyurl.com/njalc26.

Elevate Your Research, Publishing & Instruction with a Deep Dive into Three Essential IEEE Solutions for Your Institution
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Vale IEEE_January 2026
Join us for a specialized session featuring three cutting-edge IEEE platforms that directly address the need for real-world data, hands-on experimentation, and ethical compliance in high-impact research and instruction. Learn how to integrate these solutions to secure grant funding, drive publishable research, produce industry-ready graduates, and more.
REGISTER HERE: https://registerieeexplore.wufoo.com/forms/elevate-your-research-publishing-instruction/
1. IEEE CertifAIED™ AI Ethics Professional Certification
Lead the Global Movement for Responsible AI
For Faculty & Researchers: Gain a globally recognized certification that aligns with emerging regulations like the U.S. AI Regulation and EU AI Act. Master essential skills for ethical AI development – transparency, bias mitigation, privacy and accountability – using IEEE’s trusted standards. Ideal for faculty, researchers, and students with at least one year of AI or project management experience.
Impact: Ensure your research and curriculum are compliant, defensible, and future-ready, positioning your institution at the forefront of the responsible technology education.
2. IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed
Advance the Frontier of Wireless Technology
For Faculty: Bring theory to life with a high-fidelity, open-source 5G/6G testing platform for hands-on and cross-disciplinary projects. Empower students to develop practical, career-ready skills in 5G/G technologies.
For Researchers: Secure, cloud-based access to a real-world testbed for next-generation experimentation. Validate your algorithms and protocols in a customizable environment supporting IoT, AI/ML, and edge computing integration – essential for grant-winning research in engineering and computer science.
3. National Transportation Data & Analytics Solution (NTDAS)
Turn Real-World Data into Research Breakthroughs
For Faculty: Move beyond simulations with real-world data sets to visualize trends, model complex systems, and develop data-driven policy recommendations. Empower students with hands-on experience in transportation analytics, building skills that translate directly to careers in infrastructure and mobility.
For Researchers: Instantly access and analyze billions of anonymized traffic data points across 1 million U.S. Road segments. Conduct advanced, publishable studies in civil engineering, urban planning, supply chain and logistics, transportation and more using the same industry-grade analytics trusted by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

PressReader Webinar
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00
Unlock the power of global content with PressReader!
Register Here
Join us for an engaging webinar designed for libraries, academic institutions, and organizations looking to elevate their digital offerings. Discover how PressReader’s all‑in‑one platform delivers unlimited access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries in 60+ languages, helping you support research, language learning, community engagement, and wellbeing.
During this session, you’ll learn:

How institutions are using PressReader to enrich learning and leisure reading
Best practices for driving engagement across diverse user groups
Platform features and tools that simplify access and reporting
Ways global content can strengthen inclusivity and digital literacy initiatives

Special Offer:
All webinar attendees are invited to activate a one‑month institutional complimentary trial of PressReader—giving your entire community seamless access to our full catalog. Experience the impact firsthand with analytics, unlimited access, and customized support throughout your trial period.
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Executive Committee FY27 Budget Meeting
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Members' Council Meeting
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00

APA Style Manual Demo for VALE
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
There will be an APA Style Manual demo on Tuesday, April 7th at 11 am. Register here to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/nEFiz7f1Ru6ahhYgB8ZIFw#/registration

APA Style Manual is the American Psychological Association’s (APA) digital, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, available across your entire institution.
APA is hosting a webinar for VALE consortia members on April 7th at 11:00am ET to demonstrate the content, features, and interactive lessons available within this new institutional resource.
Available both on campus and off campus, the APA Style Manual is the authoritative, institution-wide resource that equips every student with accessible, mobile-responsive, and annotatable access to the most widely used academic writing style guide in the world.

Britannica Meet & Greet | Britannica Academic
2026-04-14 13:30 - 14:30
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/M-KiYNHPTZ6vGaSXRmZjYw
Join us for a one-hour Britannica Meet & Greet webinar to get acquainted with VALE’s newest partner, Britannica Education and receive a demonstration of their premiere higher education resource, Britannica Academic, led by our vendor contact, Diane Otey.
This demo will provide a high level overview of the Britannica Academic research resource, point out the student and faculty support tools available within and offer a quick run-through of the newest feature, ASK Britannica AI. Bring your questions!

ConsortiaManager Review Session
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
Review how to use Consortia Manager to process your renewals, update your institution’s profile, request quotes, review offers, view invoices, and more! Pop in with a quick question, or stay for a full overview.

April 21st @ 11 am – Register here

May 21st @ 2 pm – Register here

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
See calendar invite for meeting link and documents.

CELUS Information Session
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
CLICK AND REGISTER

In 2022, Seton Hall University, Salem Community College, and Rowan University initiated a subscription to an innovative platform called CELUS – a cloud based platform for the management of e-resource usage statistics. Since then, nearly 400 libraries from more than 30 countries have made CELUS the cornerstone of their e-resource usage workflow.
Please join Ken DiFiore, Library Ambassador at CELUS, for a review of the platform’s key features: SUSHI harvesting, COUNTER report analysis, non-COUNTER metrics, and publisher cost-per-use. In addition, Lisa Thorton, Acquisitions and Collections Librarian at Seton Hall, will share how her library uses CELUS.

Members' Council - In Person Meeting
2026-06-04 09:00 - 12:00
See calendar invite for details.

Executive Committee Meeting - In Person
2026-06-04 13:00 - 15:00

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00
