Member Center

YALSA is a division of the American Library Association, and our goal is to make all libraries awesome for teens! Here are some helpful links to get the most out of your YALSA membership.

Get Involved

YALSA has dozens of ways for members and supporters to get involved, including many virtual participation options. Whether you choose to volunteer to gain leadership experience, give back to the profession, or build ties with other members, YALSA relies on you to help support the association and make a positive difference in serving teens through libraries. Learn more here!

Member Awards and Grants

Each year YALSA offers more than $205,000 in grants and awards to members, including sponsoring two Spectrum Scholars and an Emerging Leader, via funds provided by Friends of YALSA. YALSA members are also eligible for scholarships, awards and grants from the American Library Association.

Governance

Find information about the current board members, board meetings, governing documents, how to get involved in governance, and more here

Handbook

Looking for a volunteer form, reimbursement forms, chair and team lead resources, policies or other YALSA organizational information? Find it in the handbook!