Student ALA/WLA Membership
Are you interested in becoming a Student ALA member?
Join over 8,000 other students interested in all aspects of the library and information profession who have taken advantage of the opportunity to join the American Library Association for only $33 a year! For 50% off regular dues you will receive all the benefits, resources, discount offerings, and privileges of personal membership in ALA. What's more, you can become a joint ALA/WLA member for $2 more, for a total of only $35 per year! Download the application form below or stop by the iSalon and pick one up off the bulletin board. Alternatively, you may call ALA at 1-800-545-243 (press 5).
Student Membership Applications
ALA Membership Benefits
- 10 issues per year of the ALA's American Libraries
- Weekly delivery of the ALA's e-newsletters, AL Direct and Student AL Direct
- Substantial discounts on ALA and Divisional conferences as well as ALA Editions and Graphics
- Professional development and networking opportunities with over 64,000 other library and information professionals at ALA conferences and other events
- Access to ALA scholarships, grants, awards, and travel opportunities
- Access to discounted medical, dental, auto, and life insurance through ALA affinity providers
WLA Membership Benefits
- Free subscription to ALKI, the Washington Library Association journal and WLA's members-only discussion lists
- Discounted registration for the WLA Annual Conference
- Professional development and networking opportunities with other library and information professionals and possible future Washington employers
- Access to student scholarships, fellowships, awards, and travel grants