Conference Committee

FUNCTIONS

  • To plan and organize all the activities and other matters relating to the Association’s conferences
  • To identify and recommend to the Executive Board the establishment of appropriate honors and awards to recognize individuals and/or groups for meritorious accomplishments in the field of library service, and further identify and recommend individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the profession, made notable achievements, are recent retirees, and other recognitions of members of the Association
  • To communicate program proposal requirements and other information to membership to ensure the greatest participation among sections, committees, and individual members
  • To develop an overall program schedule, including special events, exhibits, and an appropriate and visible display of recognition of awards
  • To advertise and promote conference attendance to the membership, vendors and other interested parties
  • To disseminate registration and schedule information
  • To work to develop a marketing plan for the conference(s) and to identify and pursue sources of revenue and sponsorship opportunities
  • To promote positive relations with and acknowledge the needs of exhibitors and sponsors

COMPOSITION
20 members, including up to 4 members serving as chair(s) and the chair of the Conference Future Planning Subcommittee

 

PROJECTS

Conference Committee

  • Paula Baratta

    Chief Librarian, Newark Public Library

    Member

  • William Boer

    Mount Laurel Library

    Member

  • Kathleen DiGiulio

    Development Librarian, Piscataway Public Library

    Member

  • Amy Gazaleh

    Member

  • Aaron Pickett

    Aaron Pickett

    Head of Youth Services, Somerset County Library System

    Member

  • Robin Rockman

    Director, Caldwell Public Library

    Member

  • Alyssa Valenti

    Electronic Resources & Web Services Librarian, Raritan Valley Community College

    Member

  • Gabrielle Casieri

    School Library Media Specialist, NJASL

    Chair

  • Maureen Langley

    Assistant Director, Berkeley Heights Public Library

    Chair

  • Joy Robinson

    Adult Librarian - Branch Manager, Piscataway Public Library

    Chair

  • Cynthia Simerlink

    Branch Manager, Gloucester County Library System

    Chair