Why do I have to join ALA to join a division or round table?
ALA represents library workers and libraries of all types, and ALA’s divisions and round tables are part of ALA’s umbrella organization. ALA is designed to be your career partner – and division and round tables offer more personalized experiences throughout your career. Membership with ALA also supports our advocacy work on the Hill, which is the most valued benefit of membership, as well as supporting ALA’s work around intellectual freedom, diversity and literacy outreach, and international relations.
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How do I join a division or round table?
Membership in a division or round table is an ideal way to connect with like-minded professionals and find resources specific to your interests, your job role and/or the type of library you work in. If you are already an ALA member, you can join any ...
Personal Membership Application FY23
Membership Application for those wanting to join the ALA.
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...