Every year at the June conference, two awards and one scholarship get presented. Applications are due on April 30th each year and can be mailed or submitted digitally using the links below.
Recognition Award
Given to a dedicated Director, Trustee, or Librarian in a New Jersey Library that encourages and supports participation in career development or activities for library assistants in New Jersey.
Apply for the Recognition Award by mail or online.
Kehnast Award
Given to a dedicated library assistant in a New Jersey Library who has made a significant contribution to the profession or to his/her library, and actively participates in career development or activities in New Jersey. The award is named for AnnaMarie Kehnast who has served as President and Liaison of this organization.
Apply for the Kehnast Award by mail or online.
Annual Scholarship
This $250.00 scholarship is offered by the NJALA Scholarship Committee to a library support staff person who is pursuing a degree or certificate program that enhances work skills.