NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference 2027

Each and every year, NJLA, NJASL and NJLTA invite all types of librarians and library workers, supporters and vendors to participate in engaging discussion, thoughtful workshops and presentations, networking and professional development over the course of this three-day conference.
This year’s theme, Partners in Purpose – Building Community Through Collaboration, celebrates the connections that strengthen our libraries and the communities we serve.
If you are a member of NJASL, but not a member of NJLA, and are having problems registering, please see this guide. (update to this guide is coming soon)
For more information, visit njla.org/conference.
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Cancellation policy: $25 cancellation fee up to Feb 2. No refunds after Feb 2. Please see the Conference Cancellation and COVID Policy page for more information.
Agenda
| February 17 | |
| 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
Conference Registration Open
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| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Preconference Workshops
|
| 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM |
Networking Lunch
|
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Preconference Workshops
|
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Exhibits Opening Reception
|
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Presidents' Program
|
| 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Game/Trivia Night
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| February 18 | |
| 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Conference Registration Open |
| 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM | Opening Keynote |
| 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Exhibits Open |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Exhibits Coffee Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Program Slot 1 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Program Slot 2 |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Author Luncheon
|
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Program Slot 3
|
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
Exhibits Snack Break
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| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
NJLA/NJASL Membership Meetings
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| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Program Slot 4
|
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Meet Ups/Dinner Break
|
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Honors & Awards Ceremony
|
| 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Dance Party
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| February 19 | |
| 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Conference Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | State Librarian's Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Program Slot 5 |
| 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM | Exhibits Open |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Exhibits Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Program Slot 6 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Garden State Book Awards Luncheon |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Exhibits Closing |
| 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Program Slot 7 |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Closing Keynote |
Early Bird Pricing (Ends January 11 at midnight)
|
Members |
Advocates/Students |
Non-Members |
|
|
One Day (Thursday or Friday) |
160 |
120 |
280 |
|
Two Day (Thursday and Friday) |
240 |
150 |
360 |
Regular Pricing (Available January 12-February 19)
|
Members |
Advocates/Students |
Non-Members |
|
|
One Day (Thursday or Friday) |
200 |
150 |
320 |
|
Two Day (Thursday and Friday) |
280 |
180 |
400 |
Pre-conference Workshops (Ends February 17)
|
Members |
Advocates/Students |
Non-Members |
|
|
One Session (morning or afternoon) |
85 |
60 |
110 |
|
Both Sessions + Free Networking Lunch |
170 |
120 |
220 |