Member Value Programs (MVP)
ALA Member Value Programs (MVP) bring real, tangible value to you and your library. Join ALA today.
Learn about the direct benefits of membership, including discounts on products and services for yourself and your library. Start taking advantage of our programs today.
Personal: Join 58,000 ALA members and collectively support and advance your profession and enhance your own knowledge, abilities, and career. Details.
Organizational: Whatever your library type, standing together in membership lets libraries, librarians, and other staff members access solutions and resources to address problems otherwise faced alone. Details.
Select the program in which you are interested from this alphabetical list or scroll down the page for complete details about each program.
Check out some special NetGalley activities for national Library week.
Personal Members
NEW! Credit Card – CardPartner from UMB
Auto insurance – Geico
Auto Rental – Avis
Awards, Scholarships & Grants for ALA Members
Conference Discounts – ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting.
Digital Galleys – NetGalley-Priority access of digital galleys for ALA members. See special Net Galley Activities.
Homeowner’s insurance – Geico
I Love Libraries website for the public
JobList Online – Free Registration
Office Supply Discount Program – OfficeMax
Publication Discounts for Members
Shipping Discounts – FedEx Advantage Program
Organizational Members
Credit Card Processing – TSYS Merchant Solutions
Conference Group Rate Pricing Discounts for Organizational member staffers who are not individual ALA members.
Library Insurance programs – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Joblist-Discounts for organizational members
Library Support Programs
– E-book Media and Communications Toolkit
Office Supply Discount Program – OfficeMax
Shipping discounts – FedEx Advantage Program
Personal Member Benefits & Value Programs: Scroll for Complete Details
@ Your Library Campaign
Increased public awareness about the value of libraries to our communities via the @ your library campaign ®
American Libraries magazine subscription
$45 subscription included in dues (six issues per year). American Libraries is the journal of the Association, providing members with a wealth of knowledge and information about libraries, library work, and current events in the Association.
AL Direct e-newsletter
Delivered weekly to your email inbox, AL Direct is the best source for breaking news and headlines that affects libraries, including news and features from divisions and round tables.
Auto insurance
ALA Members have access to discounted rates on auto and homeowner’s insurance through GEICO Direct.
Advocacy University
Information, courses and tools to help library advocates make the case at the local level.
Auto Rental
Avis discounts on rental cars for ALA Members are available through Avis. To reserve a car, visit the Avis website or contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use our Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D005980.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
A variety of grants and fellowships that provide funding or material support for present or future activities. Grants may be offered to support the planning and implementation of programs, aid in the preparation of a dissertation or other publications, and to promote research in library and information sciences. Grants are also given to support travel to conferences, such as the ALA Annual Conference, or other events that can broaden an individual's experience or education in librarianship. These include Book, Print & Media Awards, General Award Information, Grants & Fellowships, Professional Recognition Awards, Scholarships, and Youth Media Awards.
Books-A-Million Online
Books-A-Million, one of the nation’s leading book retailers, offers ALA Members 20% off all in-store purchases (excluding café purchases) at their 200+ stores in 23 states and the District of Columbia. At Books-A-Million Online, ALA Members receive free express shipping with all their orders. No minimum purchase is necessary.
Conference Discounts
ALA Personal Members always receive at least a 40% discount on registration fees for Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting during preliminary registration. The largest library conferences and trade shows in the world are available to you at a discount as an ALA Member.
Credit Card – NEW!
Go to the Customer Application page to apply now!
- Receive Visa Platinum benefits including online banking, auto rental, travel insurance, and much more!
- Earn redeemable rewards points by shopping at participating retailers.
- Show your ALA support and pride by selecting one of our customized card designs.
- Have the security of fraud protection and 24/7 emergency customer service.
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Digital Galleys from NetGalley
UPDATE: The NetGalley camapign celebrating National Library Week has begun! Check it out. Social Media: Facebook Twitter
Are you one of over 10,000 librarians already using NetGalley? If so, update your profile and be sure to list the ALA as one of your professional organizations! If not, sign up for free to start previewing the newest titles on all major reading devices and tablets. Librarians have one of the highest approval ratings, especially when your library name and ALA membership is shown clearly in your NetGalley profile!
Enhanced Access to NetGalley. ALA members who sign up to request digital galleys from NetGalley can now add their ALA member number to their profile, to speed request approval and access to upcoming titles. NetGalley’s catalog currently includes new titles from more than 200 publishers. The digital galleys can be read securely on all major reading devices and tablets. There is no charge for readers to use the site, and ALA members can register with NetGalley.
Dollar Day Savings
ALA members now have the added benefit of free shipping and no minimum order on wholesale and closeout products to stretch their dollars even further. DollarDays International has over 1.5 Million registered users and ships bulk items by the case to all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. DollarDays International is a web-based virtual warehouse, where libraries, schools, churches, non-profit organizations and business owners can find great deals on more than 55,000 consumer products, from books and calendars and wholesale office and school supplies to cleaning supplies, electronics such as headphones and ear buds, to holiday and seasonal merchandise. To take advantage of these member benefits ALA members should simply register their account at www.ALA.DollarDays.com.
Homeowner insurance
ALA Members have access to discounted rates on homeowner’s as well as auto insurance through GEICO Direct.
I Love Libraries
ALA’s website for the public, I Love Libraries is designed to keep America informed about what's happening in today's libraries, which are found in public, school, academic, corporate and institutional settings.
JobList Online
Personal members can subscribe to ALA JobLIST Direct, the free bi-weekly e-newsletter from ALA JobLIST! The newsletter keeps you up to date on what’s going on with job-seeking and hiring in the profession—including information on new publications, professional development offerings and opportunities to connect and network. LINK
OfficeMax Partner AdvantageSM Program
Members of ALA will enjoy substantial savings of 31% to 88% off the manufacturers’ list price on frequently purchased items, and get reduced pricing on more than 12,000 in-stock products and 3,700 environmentally preferable products and services. Members will also receive discounts on certain ImPress® print and document services. Whether you order online or at an OfficeMax store, your exclusive ALA member discounts apply.
This member program offers:
- Exclusive ALA member pricing
- Award-winning customer service
- No-hassle returns
- Free delivery on in-stock orders over $50
Please call 1-800-636-2377 to request more information. Begin saving today with the OfficeMax Partner AdvantageSM Program!
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Publication Discounts
Members save 10% on all books and promotional items from ALA Editions and ALA Graphics, Discounts do not apply to already discounted items, to special offers or sets. Discounts are not combined.
****Limited Time Offer through May 2013
FedEx Advantage Program
Reach customers for less. Now you can reach customers with bold, colorful business documents, posters or signs without sacrificing your bottom line. Save up to 40% through May 2013 on your color and black & white printing at FedEx Office. Click here for additional information or visit www.1800members.com/library to start saving.
ALA personal and organizational members are eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.
Office copy and print services. Personal and Organizational Members can save up to 20% on select FedEx Office copy and print services and 10% off other select services at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations.* Enroll in the ALA FedEx Advantage® Program today to upload, print and ship all in one place!
FedEx Advantage Program
ALA has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. Members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx Express® and FedEx Ground® shipping and business services and at least 70% on FedEx Freight® shipping services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping, copy or print requirements to take advantage of this great new member benefit.
For more information or to enroll, please go to www.1800members.com/library or call 1-800-MEMBERS, your dedicated shipping program administrator at 1.800.636.2377 (8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).
ALA members can save:
- Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® services
- Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
- At least 70% on FedEx Freight® services
- Up to 20% on select FedEx Office® business services
Organizational Member Benefits & Value Programs: Details
@ Your Library Campaign
Increased public awareness about the value of libraries to our communities via the @ your library campaign ®
4imprint
A leading promotional products supplier, 4imprint , is excited to offer ALA Organizational Member Libraries an additional 10% off their already Guaranteed Lowest Prices. 4imprint offers a large selection of imprinted merchandise with more than 4,000 products—from coffee mugs and pens to awards and apparel; many produced and ready to ship in 9 working days or less! 4imprint Guarantees: Lowest prices or double the difference, On-time shipment or your order is free and 100% customer satisfaction. Visit 4imprint.com/ala today for further details and to obtain your Organizational Member discount code or call our dedicated customer service team toll-free at 1-888-298-8153.
Advocacy University
Information, courses and tools to help library advocates make the case at the local level.
Better World Books: Organizational Members may take advantage of a 15% discount off books and merchandise purchased through Better World Books. Use discount code ‘ALA_2008’ when ordering online.
Credit Card Processing - TSYS Merchant Solutions
Save on credit card acceptance with this exclusive, members-only program. Serving businesses for more than 55 years TSYS offers a payment processing program tailored to your organizational needs. With this program you will receive:
- - Negotiated member-only rates
- - Qualified service representatives available 24 hours a day
- - An account management team, Free online reporting.
- - Free online reporting
Call 888-749-7860 or visit TSYS Merchant Solutions today to see how much you can save.
Conference Group Rate Pricing Discounts for Organizational member staffers who are not individual members of ALA
As an Organizational Member, your institution is entitled to a discount of 15% off the full-priced registration to ALA Annual Conference for groups of 4 or more staffers, friends and trustees who are not already ALA personal members. LINK
DriveSavers Data Recovery
Organizational Members save up to 27% on fast, reliable, and secure data recovery services through DriveSavers Data Recovery. Just reference number ‘DS82154’ when calling 800-440-1904 or online at www.drivesavers.com/estimate for your ALA Organizational Member discount.
I Love Libraries
ALA’s website for the public, I Love Libraries is designed to keep America informed about what's happening in today's libraries, which are found in public, school, academic, corporate and institutional settings.
JobList
Organizational Members receive up to a 30% discount on job postings through ALA’s JobList site - your number one source for careers in Library & Information Science and Technology. Additional discounts on Job Ads and Classifieds. LINK
Library Insurance program
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading provider of property and causality insurance for businesses and non-profits, has developed an affinity program for ALA Member public libraries for various insurance products. ALA Member libraries have a unique opportunity with Gallagher to evaluate current insurance needs and choose from supplemental or other comprehensive coverages that are written specifically for libraries. Gallagher offers ALA Member libraries "better than market" rates as a benefit. Gallagher has worked closely with The Hartford to create a set of options that are specific to the needs of libraries. Contact Gallagher to discuss their many coverage options, including, pre-construction and construction.
- Building and physical plant
- Collections
- Rare books, manuscripts, and artwork
- Electronic data
- Employee liability
- Directors and officers
Contact Erika_Morris@AJG.com or 630-285-3840 for a confidential assessment of your library insurance needs. Gallagher's home page can be found at www.ajg.com. Please note that coverage is only available to U.S. public libraries. For information about enrolling your library as an ALA Member, visit our Organizational Membership page.
E-book Media and Communications Toolkit
E-book Media and Communications Toolkit has resources to help start and continue the conversation regarding library e-book lending, access issues, and general public awareness. Tools include press release and op-ed templates and guidelines for using them with editorial and news media contacts, news hooks you can use locally, tips for relationship building with media contacts, and links to examples of e-book-related editorials and news stories.
Library Support Program – Empowering Voices
The “Empowering Voices” program provide tools and training for libraries to assess their strengths, recruit community supporters, and tell the story of the transformative power of libraries.
Library Support Program – Tough Economy Toolkit
The Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit contains resources and tools, including news clips, op-eds and statistics to help library supporters make the case for libraries in tough economic times.
Library Worklife E-newsletter
Easy-to-access, easy-to-share information about issues such as career advancement, certification, human resources practice, pay equity, recruitment, research, and work/life balance via a free, opt-in subscription to the Library Worklife e- newsletter from ALA-Allied Professional Association. Delivered electronically the second Tuesday of each month. Delivered electronically the second Tuesday of each month.
Library Salary Database
The Library Salary Database features salary information from the most recently published ALA-APA Library Salary Surveys of more than 65 librarian and non-MLS positions in academic and public libraries. Users, who access the database with their institutional ALA ID and password, may search for salary information by position, library type, state and/or region.
Membership Badges
Show your support of ALA!
Display these membership badges on your website or in emails.
To download: Right click (Windows) or option-click (MAC) on image and choose "Save As." Note the location of the file.
ALA Library Membership Bookmarks
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Available at no charge.
Shipping is free, too!
Bookmarks are packaged in bundles of 10.
To print your own bookmarks download the PDF file.
Library Membership Bookmark (PDF)
OfficeMax Partner AdvantageSM Program
Members of ALA will enjoy substantial savings of 31% to 88% off the manufacturers’ list price on frequently purchased items, and get reduced pricing on more than 12,000 in-stock products and 3,700 environmentally preferable products and services. Members will also receive discounts on certain ImPress® print and document services. Whether you order online or at an OfficeMax store, your exclusive ALA member discounts apply.
This member program offers:
- Exclusive ALA member pricing
- Award-winning customer service
- No-hassle returns
- Free delivery on in-stock orders over $50
Please call 1-800-636-2377 to request more information. Begin saving today with the OfficeMax Partner AdvantageSM Program!
Publication Discounts
Members save 10% on all books and promotional items from ALA Editions and ALA Graphics.Discounts do not apply to already discounted items, to special offers or sets. Discounts are not combined.
FedEx Advantage Program
Reach customers for less. Now you can reach customers with bold, colorful business documents, posters or signs without sacrificing your bottom line. Save up to 40% through May 2013 on your color and black & white printing at FedEx Office. Click here for additional information or visit www.1800members.com/library to start saving.
ALA personal and organizational members are eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.
Office copy and print services. Personal and Organizational Members can save up to 20% on select FedEx Office copy and print services and 10% off other select services at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations.* Enroll in the ALA FedEx Advantage® Program today to upload, print and ship all in one place!
ALA has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. Members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx Express® and FedEx Ground® shipping and business services and at least 70% on FedEx Freight® shipping services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping, copy or print requirements to take advantage of this great new member benefit.
For more information or to enroll, please go to www.1800members.com/library or call 1-800-MEMBERS, your dedicated shipping program administrator at 1.800.636.2377 (8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).
Organizational Members receive the following discounts on select FedEx Office business services:
ALA members can save:
- Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® services
- Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
- At least 70% on FedEx Freight® services
- Up to 20% on select FedEx Office® business services
CardPartner from UMB Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there an annual fee?
A. Please click here for the most updated pricing and fees disclosure.
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Q. How does the rewards program work?
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Your earned points will automatically be credited to your Rewards Points account and can be found on your monthly statement.
Q. What can I redeem for with my points earned?
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Q. Do my points expire?
A. Points expire after 5 years. For more information on Program Rules, please see the Rewards Program Rules disclosure that will accompany your card.
Q. How do I redeem my points?
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Q. Who is UMB?
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* 0% APR only on purchases and balance transfers initiated during the first six months. No balance transfer fee will be imposed for balance transfers initiated during the introductory rate period. Thereafter, rates will vary. Rate and fee information is accurate as of March 1, 2011.
