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Professional Development by NYLA

NYLA offers a series of learning opportunities thoughout the year! Please visit NYLA's Online Membership Center to see what workshops are currently available.

Professional Development

Pre-Conference CE Programs

The day before the NYLA Annual Conference we offer four to eight in-depth programs on a wide variety of topics.  Previous programs include youth services, technology, leadership, school library media and more!

Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form (PDF)
Online Submission version of the Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form

NYLA Institutes

Regional workshops focusing on current hot topics are offered in locations across New York State.  Sponsored by NYLA’s Continuing Education Committee, these topics change annually and range from staff development to technology to collection development to leadership.  Visit the NYLA Institute page or call the NYLA office for further details.

Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form (PDF)
Online Submission version of the Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form

NYLA Annual Conference

Each fall, NYLA hosts a conference for librarians and library supporters.  It offers a wide variety of programs, special events and a trade show to serve the needs of people working for and supporting all types of libraries including Library Friends and Trustees.  Watch for your copy of the Preliminary Conference Program or visit the NYLA Conference page for further details. 

Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form (PDF)
Online Submission version of the Professional Development Workshop Proposal Form

NYLA New Members Roundtable Mentoring Program

A collection of volunteers who are willing to give advice and assistance on a variety of library related topics.  Visit the NMRT Mentor Resource list for further details. 

NYLA Programming... On Demand

Our core curriculum of programs can now be brought right to your library or library system!  Current topics include ethics and library board development and evaluation.  Programs are added to the core curriculum on a regular basis. Visit the Programming on Demand page or call the NYLA office for further program offerings and details.


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