Professional+Associations


 * __Professional Associations__**
 * __National Associations__**

American Library Association 50 East Huron Chicago, IL 60611
 * __ALA__** ([|www.ala.org])

Telephone: 800-545-2433 Fax: 312-440-9374 e-mail: ala@ala.org


 * Membership Inquiries:** Chrastka, John F., Director, Membership Development, jcchratska@ala.org, (800) 545-2433, ext. 2159


 * Member Benefits**
 * Weekly updates via AL Direct through your e-mail.
 * Subscription to //American Libraries// (six times per year)
 * Membership in each Division/Round Table includes a subscription to their official publication.
 * Members can enjoy a 10% discount off ALA’s various publications and promotional items.
 * Access to www.joblist.org
 * Discounted homeowners and auto insurance from GEICO
 * May apply for the ALA credit card
 * ALA Members receive a 40% discount on registration fees for Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting.
 * Members may serve on ALA committees.


 * Dues Structure:**
 * First year regular member: $65
 * Second year regular member: $98
 * Third year and later regular member: $130
 * Non-Salaried or Unemployed Members: $46
 * Library Support Staff Members: $46
 * Retired Members: $46
 * Student Members: $33
 * Trustee Members: $59
 * International Members: $78
 * Friends: $59
 * Associate Members: $59


 * __AASL__** ([|www.ala.org/aasl/])

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) American Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611-2795 Telephone: (312) 280-4382 Toll Free: 1 (800) 545-2433, ext. 4382 Fax: (312) 280-5276 E-mail: aasl@ala.org Web: www.ala.org/aasl

**Membership Inquiries:** Member & Customer Service, membership@ala.org, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4284

**Member Benefits:**
 * Learning standards and program guideline (www.ala.org /aas/Learning4life) and standards for professional preparation www.ala,org/aasl/ncate).
 * National Research and Statistics (e.g., School Libraries Count!) (www.ala.org/aasl/slcsurvey)
 * Support from the ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom which includes advising on issues such as book challenges, access and privacy (ala.org/oif)
 * Toolkits and resources to support your advocacy efforts including a Parent Outreach toolkit (www.ala.org/aasl/toolkits)
 * National advocacy efforts from the ALA (ala.org/ola)
 * Discounts up to $165 off non-member pricing for national conferences
 * A subscription to AASL’s official journal, //Knowledge Quest//
 * Continuing education and professional development discounts
 * 10% off AASL and ALA publications
 * Discounted rates on all ALA and division conferences

**Dues Structure:**
 * First time personal membership for ALA/AASL: $115
 * Second year renewal of ALA/AASL personal membership: $148
 * Third year renewal of ALA/AASL personal membership: $180
 * Library support staff: $96
 * Salary less than $25,000 a year or unemployed: $96
 * Retired: $76
 * Current ALA member: $50
 * Library science program student: $53

**__ALSC__** ([|www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm])

**Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)** American Library Association 50 East Huron Chicago, IL 60611-2795 Telephone: 800-545-2433 ext. 2163 Fax: 312-280-5271 www.ala.org/alsc

**Membership Inquiries:** Member & Customer Service, membership@ala.org, (800) 545-2433, ext. 5

**Member Benefits:**
 * Connect with peers through ALSC's Electronic Discussion Lists, a group blog, interactive wiki and other Web 2.0 tools
 * Participate in one of 60 active committees, including the prestigious Newbery and Caldecott book award committees
 * Attend ALSC's continuing education programs such as the National Institute or Annual Preconference at discounted rates
 * Receive //Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children//, published three times per year
 * Receive the quarterly //ALSConnect// which highlights division activities and information of interest to librarians working with children
 * Receive reduced rates for division events such as preconferences, workshops and institutes
 * May apply for more than $82,000 in division sponsored grants, awards, and fellowships

**Dues Structure:**
 * Student membership: $18
 * Personal membership: $45
 * Organizational membership: $45
 * Corporate membership: $45

*All information was obtained from the various organizations' webpages at www.ala.org.

**__Local Associations__**

9154 Eastchase Parkway Suite 418 Montgomery, AL 36117 Phone: 334-414-0113
 * __ALLA__** ([])
 * Alabama Library Association**

**Membership Benefits:**
 * Reduced registration for workshops and conferences
 * Networking with library personnel statewide, vendors, and elected officials
 * Receive state and national news briefs, listserv discussions, and flyers promoting activities of interest
 * A designated contact person within the Association (regional Members-At-Large) so your voice is heard
 * Participation in the Association's Elections and events.
 * Discussions of issues of interest at meetings with nationally recognized speakers.
 * Access to newsletters, listservs and web pages for a wealth of information.
 * Opportunities to continuing education credits.
 * Subscription to //Alabama-Librarian//


 * Dues Structure:**
 * Not stated on website
 * Paraprofessionals and library support staff may join ALA and ALLA for $61.00/year

__**Alabama School Library Association**__ ([])

Michelle Wilson, North Highland Elementary School, School Phone: (205) 379-4950 Tywanna Burton, Vestavia Hills Elementary West, School Phone: (205) 402-5159
 * Membership Inquiries:**


 * Member Benefits:**
 * Newsletters and Web Site
 * Membership Directory
 * Annual conference and meetings
 * Professional representation before the State Legislature and the State Department of Education
 * Award program recognizing exemplary leadership, outstanding service to the profession, and outstanding school library media programs

> purposes and objectives of AIMA. Members are entitled to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and receive any publications prepared or contracted for by this organization.
 * Dues Structure:**
 * **Active/$25** -instructional media personnel who are directly engaged in education in Alabama and who are interested in furthering the
 * **Associate** -persons interested in school media services (professionals). Members are entitled to rights and privileges of active members, but may not vote or hold office.
 * **Corporate/$50** -available for institutions, organizations, governmental agencies, and business firms.
 * **Full-Time Students/$5** -for those enrolled in library media programs in colleges and universities in Alabama.
 * **Honorary** - may be extended to selected persons upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors.
 * **Retired/$5** -these members are entitled to all the rights and privileges of active members, except that of holding office.