CINJ celebrates National Library Week

The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) joins communities, schools and other institutions across the nation in celebrating the contributions of their libraries and librarians during this year's National Library Week (April 11 - 17). Sponsored by the American Library Association, this recognition originated in the mid-1950's to preserve the important pastime of reading as it faced stiff competition from a new medium called television.

CINJ's library is known as The Resource and Learning Center (RLC). Since 2004, the RLC has become a source of comfort and information for many patients and family members unfamiliar with the many aspects of cancer. Here, educational materials such as books (for both children and adults), health magazines, videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs can be accessed to provide information on a variety of topics, such as cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment; cancer research studies; nutrition; caregiving; and end of life issues. Additionally, the RLC provides Internet access for health research and information, as well as a learning room for support group meetings, classes and events.

Information in the library's database is also accessible through the center's online website: www.cinj.org/rlc. The RLC, which welcomes both patients and members of the general public, is located on the second floor at CINJ and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.