Annual Conference |
2024 NDLA Annual Conference! October 2nd-4th @ the Radisson in Bismarck, ND |
Keynote Speakers: Bobbi L. Newman and Michael Theets
Schedule: Schedule Available Here
Preconference
Our Pre-Conference speaker will be Kelsey Bogan. She is a High School Librarian, who is most known for her blog and resources Don't Shush Me!
Her workshop-based pre-conference session will focus on diversity in
collections and programs and spaces for primarily youth readers, but
applicable to all collections.
Key Note Speakers
- Thursday Keynote: Bobbi L. Newman. She is the author of the book Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries. She is an advocate for mindfulness, body and neurodiversity acceptance and promoting psychological safety in the workplace. Learn more about her on her website, Librarian by Day.
- Friday Keynote: Mychal Threets. Mychal is a recipient of the ALA's "I Love My Librarian Award." He is most known for his social media presence (@mychal3ts) in spreading library joy and mental health awareness as a librarian in Fairfield Civic Center Library in California. He is now the PBS Kids' resident librarian. We are so excited for this fireside chat-style conversation with Mychal!
NDLA Conference Scholarship
Applications are open for the NDLA Conference Scholarship (formerly the Grassroots Grant)! New this year: eligibility has been opened up to all NDLA members, not just new members or those attending the conference for the first time. Please read the details below, consider applying, and share widely!
The Membership Committee awards the Conference Scholarship to support attendance at the Fall Annual Conference which offers training, networking, and leadership opportunities for librarians throughout the region. The Conference Scholarship is open to all NDLA members. New NDLA members, those new to the ND library community, and early career librarians are especially encouraged to apply.
The Conference Scholarship covers full-conference registration fees (optionally including the pre-conference on Wednesday) for up to two recipients. Recipients are responsible for travel, lodging, and any meals not covered in the conference registration fee. Recipients must agree to:
- Attend the full conference (Thursday and Friday)
- Attend the Executive Board Meeting during the conference as a guest (virtual options available)
- Write a short piece for The Good Stuff about their experiences at the conference
Applicants must be a current NDLA member and have not received a Conference Scholarship (formerly the Grassroots Grant) in the last 5 years.
Application Procedure:
Fill out the application form at this link. The application form asks for contact information, a current resume/CV, and a short essay on how conference attendance would benefit you and your career. Applications open in early July each summer and close 3 weeks before the early bird registration deadline for the Fall Conference.
2024 Vendor Registration is Open
- Vendors can now start their registration for the 2024 NDLA Annual Conference in Bismarck, ND. If you are a vendor and want to register for a booth at the conference please click this registration link.
- Not sure about exhibiting? Check out our Vendor Prospectus.
2024 Registration Dates
- Early Registration opens up July 15th and Closes August 30th.
- Last day to register is September 13th.
A Special Thanks to Our Conference Committee
- Committee Co-Chair:
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- Kirsten Henagin
- Kerrianne Boetcher
- Kirsten Henagin
- Vendor and Exhibitors Chair:
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- Andrea Placher
- Andrea Placher
- Programs Chair:
- Mary Soucie
