Representing library professionals affiliated with all types of libraries, the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) advocates for libraries and provides opportunities for professional growth and leadership development for library staff. The Annual Conference is the largest event and gathering of PA library professionals.
With the 2025 Conference theme, “Raising Library Spirits - Uplifting the Future!” we will celebrate how libraries have evolved and adapted in meeting the needs of today's patrons and how we can continue to evolve for the future.
Why Sponsor?
- Sponsorship of the PaLA Annual Conference is a tremendous way to put your brand in front of library professionals.
- The Event Marketing Institute has reported that customers form positive opinions when a business is tied to a high profile event, such as the PaLA Annual Conference. Customers will assume your business is reliable and reputable if you can sponsor other organizations, especially those with whom they have close ties.
- What's more, linking your business to a worthy cause, like libraries, can draw lasting support and media attention!
- Join us, and highlight your brand as a library supporter!
Sponsorship Levels
Diamond Level
- Exclusive opportunities to sponsor premier events attracting 300+ attendees.
- Opportunity to address the audience and introduce the speaker (Opening & Closing Keynotes only)
- Showcase presentation to highlight your products or services (showcases will take place during no-conflict exhibit time, A/V equipment provided)
- Full-page Bulletin Ad* (full color ad in quarterly digital news publication distributed to full membership of 1200+)
- Sponsored email blast to full PaLA membership of 1200+ members
- Logo display on main conference page, registration page & mobile app with one push notification to attendees
- Sponsor recognition via signage at the sponsored event
- Opportunity to distribute company materials at sponsored event (sponsor supplied materials)
Gold Level
- Sponsorship of a PaLA Division Luncheon, Exhibit Hall Event OR High Visibility Item.**
- Showcase presentation to highlight your products or services (showcases will take place during no-conflict exhibit time, A/V equipment provided)
- Half-page Bulletin Ad* (full color ad in quarterly digital news publication distributed to full membership of 1200+)
- Logo Display on Main Conference Page & Mobile App
- Exclusive banner ad on the PaLA homepage w/live link to your website (4-week duration)
- Sponsor recognition via signage at the sponsored event
- Opportunity to distribute company materials at sponsored event (sponsor supplied materials)
Silver Level
- Sponsorship of a Break or Educational Session
- Quarter-page Bulletin Ad* (full color ad in quarterly digital news publication distributed to full membership of 1200+)
- Logo display on main conference page & mobile app
- Sponsor recognition via signage at the sponsored event
- Opportunity to distribute company materials at sponsored event (sponsor supplied materials)
*Self-designed by sponsor or basic (logo, phone, website) designed by PaLA. Ad specifications and deadlines to be provided at a later date.
**Evening event sponsorships may also be available as activities are identified.
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Custom options are also available to meet Sponsor's needs and goals. Contact Kim Snyder Wise to discuss options.
Advertise in the Conference Program Book
Each year, the PaLA Conference attracts hundreds of library professionals from across the state. Attendees are provided with this publication for use during the conference and as a handy reference tool long after the conference has ended.
Program book ads are an easy way for companies to increase their visibility!
- Exhibitors may use the ad to invite attendees to their booth for more personal attention.
- For those unable to exhibit, program ads provide an inexpensive way to promote your product or service to Pennsylvania librarians.
Ad Pricing:
- $850 - Back Cover (vertical orientation, 7.5”H x 4.5”W)
- $600 - Inside Front/Back Cover (vertical orientation, 7.5”H x 4.5”W)
- $400 - Full Page (vertical orientation, 7.5”H x 4.5”W)
- $250 - 1/2 Page (horizontal orientation, 3.5” H x 4.5”W)
- $175 - 1/4 Page (vertical orientation, 3.5” H x 2” W)
Note: PaLA Organizational Members and PA Forward Fund Partners are entitled to a 10% discount off advertising fees.
Commercial Member Benefits
Ad Specifications:
- Ad layout should be exact size, with no bleeds. (Bleeds are permitted for Back Cover ads)
- All ads are reproduced in black & white. (Two- or Four-color ads are only accepted for Cover ads)
- High resolution PDFs are the preferred file format. They must be prepared with “press” option selected.
- Typesetting and art fees will be assessed for ads that require adjustment