NJLA Core Values

Professional Development
NJLA provides opportunities for growth for all library workers, from all library types, through professional development, collaboration, and community.

Member Engagement and Collaboration
NJLA's strength lies in the involvement of its members — we encourage our members to work together, with NJLA, and with our statewide organizations to play a part in what they want NJLA to be.

Advocacy
NJLA celebrates the library community by sharing our work widely to garner statewide support.

Transparency
NJLA is at its strongest when members are regularly informed of the work of the organization. We value transparency and being held accountable by our members.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
NJLA welcomes, engages, and strives to reflect the needs, goals, and contributions of all people in our communities.

Sustainability
NJLA embodies practices that are environmentally sound, economically feasible, and socially equitable.

Joy and Community
NJLA strives for its members to feel pride in their profession and to celebrate the work of libraries.

Adopted July 16, 2024
2024 Strategic Plan PDF

Older versions:
2019 Core Values of the New Jersey Library Association PDF