Personal Members
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.
PERSONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
PUBLICATIONS
• A subscription to American Libraries (ten 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.
• Weekly delivery of AL Direct 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.
• Membership in each Division or Round Table includes a subscription to their journal or newsletter.
• Members always save 10% on all books and promotional items from ALA Editions and ALA Graphics, and can enjoy discounts on subscriptions to Booklist, Booklinks, ALA Techsource, and Choice Magazine.
• Access to www.Joblist.org, the most comprehensive site for library and library related employment anywhere.
DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES
• Health and life insurance—As an ALA Member, you can apply for a variety of medical, dental, life, and casualty insurance through Marsh Affinity Group Ser vices. Important insurance coverage is available at affordable rates for individuals and families. Coverage varies by state.
• Auto and homeowner insurance—ALA Members have access to discounted rates on auto and homeowner’s insurance through GEICO Direct.
• ALA credit card and line of credit—Bank of America offers ALA Members special access to low-interest credit cards and personal lines of credit. Apply today to learn if you qualify.
ALA CONFERENCES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
• The largest library conferences and trade shows in the world are available to you at a discount as an ALA Member. ALA Members always receive at least a 40% discount on registration fees for Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting.
• ALA ensures the highest quality graduate and continuing education opportunities—and all are discounted to ALA Members. From regional institutes and symposia to online learning, take advantage of your member discount
and further your career.
Committee service
Members have an opportunity to serve on ALA committees.
Awards
Check out our pages on Awards, Scholarships and Grants at for a view of what is available to members
Access to expert advisors and resources.
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