Continuing Membership Form
Complimentary, lifetime ALA Continuing Membership is offered upon retirement to all personal Members who have been paid members for 25 or more consecutive years. ALA Continuing Members may join any ALA Division or Round Table for an additional fee.
To notify ALA on your retirement and to determine your eligibility for Continuing Membership, please complete the attached form and r. ALA will review your eligibility and contact you by email within 6 weeks of receipt. If you are not eligible for any reason, our Member Relations & Services Staff will inform you of the reason and will discuss options for returning you to eligibility.
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