Exhibitors Guide to the NJLA Conference • April 21&22, 2015

Libraries OnThe EdgeDear NJLA Vendor,

On behalf of NJLA, I invite you and your company tojoin us at the 2015 NJLA Annual Conference. Thisyear’s Conference will be at the Ocean Place Resort &Spa right on the Jersey shore in Long Branch, NJ.

Exhibit space will be centrally located providing easy access for Conferenceattendees, creating an excellent opportunity for you to reach your targetaudience. The Conference Committee and other members of NJLA are workinghard to make this year’s conference experience better for everyone, including youas a vendor and exhibitor.

NJLA relies on the partnerships that we have with our vendors. We trulyappreciate that librarians and librarianship are important to you. By purchasing abooth, you not only support the conference but also our professionaldevelopment. I hope that you will join us and help to make the 2015 AnnualConference one of the best ever!

Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease join us as a sponsor of the New Jersey Library Association’s 2015 annualconference: the premier professional development event for the New Jersey librarycommunity! Your participation as a sponsor enables NJLA to bring high caliberspeakers and outstanding programs to the Conference. Sponsors also make itpossible to offer other popular events such as refreshment breaks in the exhibit hall.Over 1200 public, academic, and school librarians, trustees, and friends will gatherat the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, on April 21 & 22, 2015. The theme for theconference is Libraries On The Edge.

Sponsorships include:

• Premium exhibit booth placement

• Recognition on NJLA website

• Sponsor signage for exhibit booth

• Listing on conference signage

• Recognition in program booklet

• Website link to your company

Your generous sponsorship will mean greater visibility for your company throughoutthe conference.

Questions may be directed to Pat Tumulty, Executive Director, at ptumulty@njla.orgor 609-394-8032. Please indicate your sponsorship level on the enclosed form andreturn it today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Special points of interest• Sponsorship Opportunities

• Advertising Guidelines

• Exhibit Space Application

• Hotel Accommodations

• Conference Website

New Jersey Library AssociationP.O. Box 1534Trenton, NJ 08607

4 W. Lafayette StreetTrenton, NJ 08608

Phone: 609-394-8032Fax: 609-394-8164

E-mail: Patricia Tumulty atptumulty@njla.org

www.njla.org

Established in 1890, NJLA is theoldest and largest libraryorganization in New Jersey.

Conference Websitehttp://njlaconference.info

Mark your calendar!

The NJLA conference is

April 21 & 22, 2015Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Sponsor Levels– Platinum $5,000 –

– Gold $2,500 –– Silver $1,500 –– Bronze $500–

Terrie McColl,NJLA President

Booth AssignmentsExhibit space is assigned to Sponsorsfirst, then by a combination of yourApplication’s receipt date and by yourproduct category. Every attempt is madeto match location with request. We willemail your contact person when boothnumbers, setup time, electric & internetinfo and pertinent materials are postedto website.

Exhibit Dates & TimesTuesday, April 21 • 10:00am-5:00pmWednesday, April 22 • 8:00am-1:30pm

Free Time for Exhibits(No-conflict time) both days

Display Rules• Booth space is 6’ x 8’

• Sides of booth display will not exceed 4’ in height.

• Front will not interfere with flow of traffic by exceeding side rail length.

• Equipment sounds cannot interfere with a conversation in adjoiningbooths.

Hotel AccommodationsOcean Place Resort and SpaOne Ocean Blvd. Long Branch, NJ 07740

• Reservations must be made byApril 5, 2015.

• Special Room Rates for NJLA Convention Attendees

• $169.00 for Single or Double Occupancy including resort fee,but subject to taxes.

• Reservation: 800-411-6493Press 2 for reservations

Mailing Label ServicePublic library labels are always availablefrom NJLA. Spring conference exhibitorsmay want to consider a targeted mailing

just prior to theconference to help

generate interestin new andstandardproducts.

Requests for mailinglabels should

be emailed to Pat Tumulty at the NJLA office at ptumulty@njla.org or you can call 609-394-8032.

Pressure sensitive labels $85.00Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

NJLA• advocates for the advancement of

library services for the residents ofNew Jersey,

• provides continuing education & networking opportunities for librarians,

• supports the principles of intellectualfreedom & promotes access to librarymaterials for all.

• Our office in Trenton, N.J. provides services to over 1,700 members.

The Annual SpringConference is jointly sponsored by:• New Jersey Library Association (NJLA)

• New Jersey Association of SchoolLibrarians (NJASL)

Our annual spring conference attractsover 1,000 librarians from school, public, college and special librariesthroughout the state of New Jersey.

This is one of the oldest libraryprofessional shows on the East Coast,dating back to the 1890s.

Exhibit Information6’ x 8’ area, Draped sidewalls, Back, 1table (2’ x 6’ draped), 2 chairs,Wastebasket and Identification sign.

10% discount for Commerical Members.

Exhibit area is completely carpeted.

If an exhibitor must cancel, a 50%refund will be made prior to March 13deadline. No refunds after that date.

NJLA is pleased to announce that we’vepartnered again with Bartizan, a leadingapp provider, to make lead retrieval atour conference easier than ever. WithBartizan’s award-winning iLeads leadretrieval app, you can capture leadsanywhere during the conference andtradeshow, and in fact, anywhere at theconference venue. Vendors that used thislast year found it very helpful.