The New York Library Association (NYLA) is set to host its premier annual event, the 2025 NYLA Annual Conference & Trade Show, uniting library professionals from across the state for a program dedicated to professional development, networking, and strategic community engagement. The conference, themed "Actionable Advocacy," will focus on equipping library workers with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively champion their institutions and demonstrate their critical value to stakeholders, legislators, and the communities they serve.
Program and Professional Development
The four-day event is structured to offer diverse learning opportunities for library professionals across all sectors—public, academic, school, and special libraries.
• Diverse Sessions: The program will feature numerous breakout sessions that explore contemporary library issues, including: Strategic use and ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in library services.
Practical strategies for effective legislative and community advocacy. Innovative service models and programming for diverse populations. Developments in collection management and new literary trends.
• Trade Show: The two-day Trade Show (scheduled for November 6th and 7th) will serve as a marketplace for exhibitors, allowing librarians to discover new books, innovative technology services, and the latest resources from publishers and vendors. • Special Events: The conference will include the traditional Author! Author! Luncheon, where attendees have the opportunity to hear from and celebrate prominent authors. Elle Cosimano, an acclaimed author, is confirmed to speak at the 2025 Luncheon. NYLA 2025 is positioned as an essential gathering for those dedicated to the future of New York's libraries, offering a comprehensive look at the industry's landscape and providing tangible tools to drive positive change.
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