GED Practice Test Not Promoted in New Jersey

In this economy, a library can not turn down a little publicity for a free service.  But that's what libraries in New Jersey are doing, yeah buddy.  The New Jersey State Library, to prepare for the coming online version of the GED test, have purchased a limited time online practice test program, but many public libraries in the state are not promoting its use even though it is free to them.

Look, I know that time is money, but how hard is it to print out a couple posters, put a link on the website, and tell your staff to take it to give them a little walking around knowledge?  Not in your demographic?  I do not care if you live in Beverly Hills, somebody needs a little education in your community.   I do not want to say the word "lazy" because I bet these folks work hard and have a lot on their plates, but this is a little silly.

Many Union County libraries decline to promote free online GED assistance ... - Independent Press - NJ.com:

Independent Press - NJ.com

Many Union County libraries decline to promote free online GED assistance ... Independent Press - NJ.com With three months remaining in a free, one-year-only program to prepare New Jersey residents for taking the GED exam, many Union County libraries are not promoting it. The New Jersey State Library purchased a subscription to GED Online last year before ...

New Jersey School Librarians On the Way Out?

The number of New Jersey school librarians and media specialists has shown a decline in recent years.  The Philiadelphia Inquirer reports:

"Over the last five years, the number of certified library/media specialists in New Jersey public schools has dropped by almost 15 percent, according to the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, whose own membership has been cut almost in half.

There were 1,580 certified specialists statewide last year, down from 1,850 in 2007-08, serving about 2,500 schools."

Fifteen percent in five years.  Following the trend, there will be none in twenty-five years.  Or some, but they won't be happy. A baker's dozen overworked librarians checking out the same copy of Cat in the Hat to eighth graders, or whatever they read at that age.  Think about that, New Jersey, if you can read this.

Also, why did I have to get this from a Philadelphia news source?  Have they let go all the New Jersey reporters, too?

N.J. school librarians are reduced in volume - Philadelphia Inquirer