Personal Membership benefits
Personal Membership in the American Library Association (ALA) starts to pay you back the moment you join. With discounts on products and services, and members-only access to information through our web site and journals, you will benefit right away. Included in many of these benefits are resources to advance your career, your library, and the whole profession.
Committee service
Members have an opportunity to serve on ALA committees.
Conference, event, and course discounts
Members receive conference discounts and continuing education opportunities.
Insurance
Members receive discounts on John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance and Marsh Affinity Group Health and Life Insurance.
Publications
Members receive subcriptions to American Libraries, AL Direct, and much more.
Service discounts
Members receive service discounts on John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance, Marsh Affinity Group Health and Life Insurance, Vacation and Tour Travel, Auto and Homeowner Insurance, ALA Bank of America credit card, and Avis Car Rental.