New England Library Association 2024 (NELA)

  • 20 Oct 2024
  • 22 Oct 2024
  • Portland, ME
  • 30

Registration

  • Choose this option if you are not exhibiting books but wish to present ONE title to the librarians through our show catalog. Please email your high-quality book cover image and brief description to president@ipne.org
  • You'll receive a link to upload your book data and cover images after you register.
  • You'll receive a link to upload your book data and cover images after you register.
  • You'll receive a link to upload your book data and cover images after you register.

New England Library Association

Portland, ME, October 20-22, 2024

IPNE Exhibit Registration Open Aug. 14-Oct. 6


Showcase your titles to the folks who know & love books best - librarians!

We love librarians! And they love indie publishers. This is one of our favorite book shows - and it shows! Join us at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME this year for what is sure to be another dynamic NELA conference!

Since librarians delight in finding uncommon and regional books to meet their patrons' needs, they tend to be attracted to small presses. 

The New England Library Association conference is the one show where you'll find the most regional librarians, staff, and trustees gathered together in one place. They're especially interested in books from New England authors and publishers and books with other connections to our region as well as general titles.

The event begins Sunday, Oct. 20 with a reception, cocktail hour, and awards banquet; vendor hours for IPNE volunteers and exhibitors continue Oct. 21 and 22. Check out the link for good times to engage the estimated 600+ librarians attending the conference.

Watch this space for updates on how you can make the most of the NELA Conference! Click here to reach the IPNEatNELA Coordinator

IPNE@NELA Exhibit Deadlines

  • If you register by Oct. 6, 2023, we can feature your most recent title in the show catalog, along with your publishing company information.
  • You must be an IPNE member and be physically present to represent your books and the organization; or if you cannot attend, we offer a catalog-only exhibit option.
  • Update the information on your IPNE profile. Organization, address and book metadata must be accurate in order for you books to be included in the NELA catalog insert. A current profile is the member's responsibility.
  • Upload a high-resolution image of your company logo or book image to our Google Drive folder. (request access if needed).

NEW: Exhibit Guidelines

These new guidelines are designed to help IPNE more efficiently and effectively represent our members and our mission. 

  • MATERIALS: You may include 25  4 x 9" rack cards. We cannot accommodate other types of promo materials or displays.

  • BOOTH ETIQUETTE: Authors & publishers who are not on the event crew may not remain in the booth or alter the display in any way.

  • ELIGIBILITY: Major book shows like NEIBA, NELA, and BBF are open to IPNE vendor and publisher members and are curated. Click here for curation guidelines.

  • PAYMENT: Registration and payment is online only via credit card. 

  • PROFILE: Book data posted on your dddd must be -up-to-date and accurate or your books may not be included in the event catalog insert. Accuracy is the responsibility of the member.

  • QUESTIONS: Please read all instructions carefully, and ask any questions before registering!

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