As an ALA member, you will receive:
- Tangible benefits such as a subscription to American Libraries (11 issues per year), discounts on ALA publications and graphics, member rates at conferences (including the annual Empowerment Conference with special support staff-focused content), special travel and tour benefits, voting privileges, and a copy of the Handbook of Organization.
- Professional support through active national programs in legislation, intellectual freedom, standards, research, technology, and more.
- Information and networking for professional development.
- A voice in the future of your profession.
If you have any questions, contact ALA Membership Services (312) 944-6780, (800) 545-2433, press 9; FAX: 312-944-2641; E-mail: membership@ala.org
Options for joining:
- Personal membership for $46/year: Library Support Staff Membership (LSS) is available to those employed in library and information services or related positions that do not require a degree, state certification or are not managerial.
Read more about it here.
- Add membership to LSSIRT for only $10/year more.
- Residents of Alabama, Kansas, Massachusetts, or New York are encouraged to apply for Joint Membership in both ALA and your state association for a discounted price of $61.00/year.
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