If you have never attended the New Jersey Library Association Conference, then our 2014 Annual Conference in Atlantic City is not to be missed!

With program content related to academic, school, special, and public libraries, the NJLA Conference is one-stop shopping for all of your professional development needs. The Conference Committee makes an effort to develop a well-rounded schedule of programs on a variety of topics that provide practical and actionable ideas that attendees can take back to their libraries. Progress in libraries is happening at an accelerated pace, and this will be your best opportunity all year to hear exciting new ideas from libraries around the state, and perhaps around the nation.

But the Conference isn’t just about lectures. Our Conference in Atlantic City provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss the topics that are important to us right now. The social experiences offered at the NJLA Conference will give you the chance to build and develop the relationships that support the work you do in your own community.

Here are some additional opportunities you don’t want to miss if you will be a new or first-time attendee of the NJLA Conference in 2014:

• Go to the Awards Reception. Free wine and appetizers, and opportunities to chat with movers and shakers from the NJ library community.
• Visit the Exhibits. Library vendors are on hand to answer questions, and demo new products. You never know who you will meet and what products might help the community you serve.
• Volunteer at the Registration Desk for low-impact networking. You will be greeting attendees as they check-in at the Conference, which is a great way to chat with speakers, author, directors and librarians from around the state. To get involved now, send an email to njlaconference [at] njlamembers [dot] org.
• Attend a luncheon. With four engaging luncheons to choose from, chances are we have something for everyone: Garden State Book Awards, College and University Section, NJLA President's Inaugural Luncheon, and Brown Bag Lightning Tech Talks.

Our 2014 Conference in AC is shaping up to be one of our best yet! Register now to get involved and support your state library association.