26 reactions · 5 comments | NJ State Library’s Information Center acquired two high-end digitization systems this past year through a grant from the National Archives and Records Administration. These units are for use in digitizing bound and fragile material, large format documents, maps, and much more. Check out the machine in action as library staff digitize historic New Jersey collections page by page!   | New Jersey State Library | Facebook

Did You Know? The New Jersey Room at the Newark Public Library has a vast collection of historical post cards, photos, brochures, city directories, newspapers, yearbooks and more at their fingertips. Any NJ resident can reach out to them for #genaological research support or just a personal query about the history of our state. #DidYouKnow #NewJerseyRoom #NewarkPublicLibrary #NJStateResource #HistoricNewJersey #HistoryofNJ | New Jersey State Library

Central Railroad of New Jersey Train Shed: Liberty State Park Revitalization Program The historic train shed at Liberty State Park will be receiving a facelift through the Liberty State Park Revitalization Program after sitting idle for decades. Today, we are joined by State Park Service Historian Michael Timpanaro to learn more about the history of the train shed and the role it played in our nation’s history. Once restored, concepts for the train shed include food concessions and event space,

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