LibraryLinkNJ is a proud sponsor of the 2025 NJLA annual conference! You'll find us at our booth in the Exhibit Hall all conference long, and our team members will be offering a variety of opportunities for learning and connection. Take a look at where you can find us:
Wednesday, May 28
Equity Scholars Summit Pre-Conference
Are you a past or upcoming NJLA Equity Scholarship Recipient? Keep an eye out for your invite to this full-day pre-conference event, sponsored by the NJLA Equity & Mentorship Task Force with special support from MentorNJ.
Networking Luncheon, 12:30pm
LibraryLinkNJ is proud to sponsor this Networking Lunch, a free opportunity for full-day pre-conference attendees to enjoy a meal and a chance to connect!
Thursday, May 29
Creating Kind Spaces for Neurodivergent Library Workers, 9am-9:50am
Brianne Mintz-Hanley and LLNJ's Stephanie Sendaula will discuss how the creation of kind, neuroinclusive spaces for neurodivergent library staff can not only empower employees, but also improve the way we connect with our patrons.
MentorNJ Meet-up: Adventures in Administration, 9am-9:50am
Current and aspiring library administrators and invited to join this Meet-up in person or via Zoom to discuss all things admin and management!
MentorNJ Meet-up: Wellness Wednesday (on Thursday!), 11am-11:50am
Take a break from the conference chaos with this in-person Meet-up designed to help you connect with your colleagues and disconnect from stress.
MentorNJ Meet-up: Latino Library Staff, 11am-11:50am
Join your Latinx library colleagues in-person or via Zoom for this opportunity for connection, sharing, discussion, and fun!
LibraryLinkNJ: Grow With Us, 2pm-2:50pm
Curious about how LLNJ can help you, your team, or your library grow? Join members of our team to hear about what's available from the Cooperative and how you can get involved.
MentorNJ Meet-up: Zine Zone, 2pm-2:50pm
Whether you're an expert Zine maker or curious about how to get started, stop by the Zine Zone at 2pm for the chance to chat with colleagues about all things Zine!
MentorNJ Meet-up: LGBTQUIA+ Library Staff, 4:10pm-5pm
LGBTQUIA+ library staff and allies are invited to join us in-person or via Zoom for this opportunity to build connections, share ideas, and show each other support.
Friday, May 30
MentorNJ Meet-up: API, 9am-9:50am
Join your Asian/Pacific Islander library colleagues in-person or via Zoom for this chance to share your stories, make connections, and learn from each other.
Be Prepared: Getting Your Library Ready for Upcoming Info Lit Standards, 11:30am-12:20pm
Join our Programming & Outreach Manager, Darby Malvey, along with other statewide partners, for updated info on the forthcoming Information Literacy Student Learning Standards and what they mean for your library.
MentorNJ Meet-up: AI, 2:10pm-3:00pm
There's no shortage of things to discuss when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, so join us in-person or via Zoom for the first-ever MentorNJ AI Meet-up!
EDI-NJ: Strategic Roadmap for the ‘EDI Framework for NJ Libraries’ Project, 2:10pm-3:00pm
Join key members of the Strategic Roadmap for the "EDI Framework for NJ Libraries" project team - including LLNJ's own Ralph Bingham and Mi-Sun Lyu, as they share their progress, state-wide assessment results, and future plans to strategically and collectively enhance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in New Jersey libraries and organizations.