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July 12, 2022, Cedar Knolls, NJ: Main Library Alliance is the new name for MAIN (Morris Automated Information Network). The Main Library Alliance is a nonprofit network of local libraries that collaborates and shares services among 49 branches in the area. Since its founding in 1979 as a service for Morris County libraries, Main Library Alliance has expanded into Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties allowing over 650,000 residents of all ages to access over 3.1 million items. The new Main Library Alliance name aligns with its objective, to offer its members cost-sharing, collaborative opportunities, and technical service and support. There…
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“MAIN: Since the Pandemic Project” recognized by NJLA with Public Relations and Marketing Award Cedar Knolls, NJ: On June 2, 2020, the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) named MAIN the NJLA Public Relations and Marketing Award winner in the Category of Information Literature. The award recognizes the MAIN: Since the Pandemic Project, an online resource and education tool for consortium members.  “Much has transpired since the world changed in March 2020, including how we serve our MAIN library patrons. We are proud of the MAIN: Since the Pandemic Project. It communicates how we optimized the MAIN library patron experience clearly…
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New MAIN Libraries Catalog Has Arrived Overhauled interface allows simpler searching of all library offerings Cedar Knolls, NJ – MAIN Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of 49 public libraries, hasannounced the launch of a new catalog interface for library users that will empower the searching of physicalmaterials, digital content, and much more. Starting January 10, 2022, library card holders at MAIN member libraries will discover a new catalog websiteusing a product called Aspen by a company named ByWater Solutions. “The new catalog was designed to blend the online shopping experience we’ve become accustomed to withdiscovering all the…
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MAIN Libraries eBooks on the Move Shared eBook, eAudio, eMagazine catalog now found on Libby app Cedar Knolls, NJ  –  MAIN Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of 49 public libraries, has announced a new platform solution for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines: Libby. Starting January 3, 2022, library card holders at MAIN member libraries can download and use their library card to access thousands of digital titles shared between all 49 libraries. “Offering one app – Libby – to access all three types of content is going to be much more convenient for library users than accessing multiple…
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MAIN Libraries Partners with County College of Morris to Offer Online Guide for Businesses Free business resource designed to help local businesses prosper August 25, 2021 Cedar Knolls, NJ  –  Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of 49 public libraries, has just announced the launch of the Business Development Resources Toolkit in collaboration with the County College of Morris (CCM).  Hosted on the CCM Library website, the toolkit is a one-stop-shop knowledge sharing center designed to give business owners, professionals, nonprofits, business students and others easy access to research tools and curated content…
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MAIN Welcomes Hunterdon County Library to its Consortium The addition offers a range of benefits to member libraries and the patrons they serve December 16, 2020 Cedar Knolls, NJ – Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN), a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of public libraries, announced plans to welcome Hunterdon County Library to its network of 37 libraries, effective on January 12, 2021. The addition underscores MAIN’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective shared services to its member libraries and 600K patrons across Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties. By offering access to MAIN’s diverse and innovative selection of enriching,…
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MAIN Libraries Launch SOLUS Mobile Library App Downloadable app gives patrons real-time access to vast pool of network’s resources November 24, 2020 Cedar Knolls, NJ – Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of public libraries, today announced the launch of the MAIN Mobile Library App to its network of 38 libraries across Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties. Available to patrons beginning Nov. 24, 2020, the app offers an ‘anytime, anywhere, everywhere’ library experience from a user’s Apple iOS or Android device. Delivering advanced functionality, the SOLUS Mobile Library App gives patrons access to…
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MAIN Libraries Welcomes Bernardsville Public Library to its Consortium As MAIN member, Bernardsville Public Library delivers more robust spectrum of high-quality shared services and resources to patrons. November 18, 2020 Cedar Knolls, NJ – Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of public libraries, recently announced the addition of the Bernardsville Public Library to its network of 38 libraries across Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties, effective January 12th, 2021. With a mission to lead and encourage collaboration, resource sharing, staff development and innovation across its consortium, MAIN gives member libraries and the communities they…
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MAIN Public Libraries Offer Free Virtual Educational Content and Business Resources to Community Through June 30th, residents can access endless on-demand and educational content April 20, 2020 Cedar Knolls, NJ – Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) Libraries, a northern New Jersey shared services consortium of 38 public libraries, is now offering free virtual programming and educational resources to all members of the public community through June 30, 2020. By visiting MAIN’s website, https://www.mainlib.org/, residents of Morris, Warren and Somerset Counties can access free digital resources for students, educators, and parents. There is temporarily no requirement to have a public library…
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