Should I choose a personal membership for me, or an organizational membership for my library?
ALA offers two membership pathways for the library community. Personal memberships are designed to support you and your personal career growth, and include discounts on e-learning opportunities and our conferences as well as opportunities for leadership and volunteering. Organizational membership extends discounts to your library, including discounts on purchases from the ALA store as well as discounts on job postings. Both memberships provide up to date information on the library profession through a subscription to American Libraries and Library Worklife newsletter.
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Personal Membership Application FY23
Membership Application for those wanting to join the ALA.
Organizational Membership Application FY23
Standing together in membership lets libraries, librarians, and staff members access solutions and resources to address problems otherwise faced alone. Organizational membership in ALA offers your library a range of benefits and the unique ...
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. ...
Lifetime Membership Application FY23
Application to apply for Lifetime Membership.
How do I get an invoice to renew my membership?
Approximately two months prior to your membership expiration, we will email you an invoice for you to renew your membership. We will also mail you an invoice prior to your expiration. We encourage you to pay online to avoid any disruption in your ...