Each year after our annual conference we solicit responses from our attendees on their experience. We ask them about what they liked, what they didn’t like, and what they hope to see more of in the future. The top request we receive at the end of each year: more outside speakers. And by outside speakers, we hear requests for librarians from other types of libraries, librarians from out of state, and non-librarians, people from professions that both compliment ours as well as exhibit characteristics totally unlike what we do.

Meet CUS Luncheon speaker, Joyce Valenza!

I’ve been a librarian in a variety of settings for the last 40+ years, working in special, public, and school libraries.

Regardless of type, tell us what you think are some of the challenges libraries are facing today. Any suggestions or solutions to overcome the challenges?

A Spotlight on Sponsors: Exhibits Teaser

An integral, yet often overlooked, aspect of annual conference is the Exhibit Hall where our Sponsors and Exhibitors showcase what they have to offer, engage in meaningful dialog, forge new relationships, and distribute some great free swag.

Does the thought of meeting new people make you anxious? Do you dread meet and greets, the Pool Party, or mingling events? Are you worried you’ll forget something or run out of stuff to say? Whether it is your first conference or twenty-first, we have some tips and tricks to ease your anxiety, and make this year’s conference your personal best.

The Young Adult Services Section never disappoints with their conference programming, and this year is no different!

First off, don’t miss Library Social Work: Engage the Fusion on Friday May 31 from 11:30 am-12:20 pm. This panel includes speakers from Long Branch Library and Brooklyn Public Library! Have you ever considered hiring a social worker to help teens in your community? You’ll want to hear how other libraries are handling it as well.