NSLA Conference 2024
October 25 – 27, 2024
Amherst, Nova Scotia
The 2024 NSLA Conference theme is Make it Happen, Make it Matter!
Libraries are more important than ever before. Make it Happen, Make it Matter! symbolizes the positive impacts libraries, and library staff, have on everyone who passes through our physical or digital doors. We provide exemplary service, and fill societal gaps, while offering engaging resources and experiences. Libraries are an inclusive space that celebrate diversity, we make inclusivity happen, and make it matter.
Library Staff Make it Happen. Whether we are helping a university student find the right article, or providing a warm and welcoming environment, library staff make our province a better place for everyone. We are a constant in an ever changing world, and have adapted to meet the needs of our diverse communities whenever necessary.
Library Staff Make it Matter. Everyone approaches library work differently. The impact libraries have is a direct result of the passionate people working on the front lines and behind the scenes. Therefore, it is important to share our experiences, celebrate our accomplishments, and promote our mutual ethos of connecting people to information and each other.
Come show us how you Make it Happen and Make it Matter at the 2024 NSLA Conference!
Thank you to our Platinum and Gold Sponsors!
General Information
Our Venue
The 2024 NSLA Conference is being held at
Travelodge by Wyndham Amherst
1539 Southampton Rd
Amherst, NS
B4H 3Y4
(902)-917-5454
For more hotel information, please visit their website. Please note, delegates are responsible for arranging their own accomdations.
Please note: To recieve a discounted Conference room rate, select “3” (Modify a Reservation/Speak to the Front Desk), followed by “2” (Front Desk). This will direct you to representatives at the Travelodge Amherst location. Specify that you are attending the Nova Scotia Library Association Conference.
Conference Fees
Early Bird Period: August 16 – September 13
Regular Rate: September 14 – October 18
Full Conference (includes Friday night Meet & Greet, breakfasts, nutrition breaks, lunch, and 1 banquet ticket):
- Early Bird Member = $195
- Early Bird Non-Member = $220
- Regular Member Rate = $205
- Regular Non-Member Rate = $230
- Student Rate = $165
Saturday Only (includes nutrition break, Saturday breakfast and lunch):
- Early Bird Member = $100
- Early Bird Non-Members = $125
- Regular Member Rate = $110
- Regular Non-Member Rate = $135
- Student Rate = $80
Additional Banquet Tickets = $55
Registration Desk Hours
Friday, October 25 from 1pm until 6pm
Saturday, October 26 from 8am until 3pm
Exhibitor Information
Saturday, October 26 9:30am – 4:30pm
Exhibitors play a vital role in our annual conference. They provide library staff with information on the latest products and services that help our libraries run smoothly. They also graciously provide financial support to ensure our conference can continue to be a success. We want to extend our thanks to the Exhibitors attending this year’s conference.
Keynote Speaker: Lorisia MacLeod
The NSLA Conference Planning Committee is pleased to welcome Lorisia MacLeod as our 2024 Conference Keynote Speaker!
About Lorisia
Lorisia MacLeod is a proud member of the James Smith Cree nation and a third generation library worker. She currently is the Learning Services Librarian at The Alberta Library and serves/has served on many associations.
Her work in the field ranges from developing citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers to recently completing two years as CFLA-FCAB’s first openly Indigenous Chair. A key focus for her in the field is leadership and particularly the strength that comes with collaboration and good policy/procedures.