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2022 NMLA Conference October 26 – 28, Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109


The New Mexico Library Association is happening in 14 days! This year it’s librarySTRONG. Join us as we explore the diverse ways New Mexico libraries are engaging issues of sustainability. Register for the full conference or for only Thursday or Friday.

  • Registration ends on 10/21/22
  • Thursday or Friday Only Conference (NMLA Members) – $85.00
  • Thursday or Friday Only Conference (Non-Members) – $100.00
  • Full Conference (NMLA Members) – $130.00
  • Full Conference (Non-Members) – $165.00
  • All registrations include access to all pre-conference sessions
  • To Register:

Wednesday October 26th Pre-Conference Sessions FREE with Registration

Full-Day Pre-Conference Programs

Designing Community-Centered Libraries: A Hands-on Workshop (WAIT LIST ONLY)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Speakers: David Vinjamuri and Joseph M. Huberty
Held at the International District Library | 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

A Day of New Mexico History at the Historic Martha Liebert Public Library
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Speakers: Joseph McKenzie, Joe Sabatini and Rob Martinez
Held at the Martha Liebert Public Library | 124 Calle Malinche, Bernalillo, NM

Half-Day Pre-Conference Programs

I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of Service: Under the Surface of Resilience Narratives
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speakers: Alexis Ellsworth-Kopowski, Kelleen Maluski and Varina Kosovich
Held at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North

Wrangling your Metadata using the New RDA Toolkit
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speakers: Bradley Carrington and Joseph Angelo
Held at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North

Positionality as a Pathway to Understanding Self and Practicing Culturally Responsive Teaching, Leadership and Scholarship in Libraries
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Speakers: Erin Renee Wahl, Dr. Kristin Kew
Held at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North


Thursday October 27th

  • Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Keynote address: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Program presentations: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Awards reception: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday October 28th

  • Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Program presentations: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Youth author luncheon: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Exhibit Hall: Connect with library vendors, nonprofits and local businesses including Emerald Publishing, Gale Cengage Learning, SirsiDynix, Junior Library Guild, Brainfuse, Salem Press & Sebco Books, REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico, EBSCO Information Services, New Mexico Library Foundation, Goodmans Interior Structures, Perma-Bound, New Mexico Book Association, Follett School Solutions, Mackin, Mountain Plains Library Association, Sanchez Educational Associates, Bound to Stay Bound Books, Navajo Jewelry and Crafts, Book Systems, Inc., Ingram Content Group, ABDO, Radius Books, Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, University of New Mexico Press, 7000 BC, New Mexico State Library, Gumdrop Books, SJSU School of Information, Portable Micrographics, Inc., and more!

For questions about the conference, please contact annual_conference@nmla.org. Checks can be mailed to: PO Box 26074, Albuquerque, NM 87125