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How to Join ASCLA

ASCLA has more than 900 members dedicated to the advancement of specialized and cooperative library agencies. From interpreting the Americans with Disabilities Act to interlibrary cooperation to electronic discussion groups, ASCLA has something to meet your needs.

You must first be an ALA member before you can join ASCLA. ASCLA dues are $40 (plus the cost of ALA membership). ALA student member and retirees dues are $15. For an organization to join is $50 and for a State Library Agency, the dues are $500 (plus the cost of ALA membership in both instances).

When you become a member of ASCLA you will receive the following benefits:

  • a free subscription to Interface, the definitive newsletter on specialized and cooperative library services
  • discounts of up to 20% on ASCLA books
  • reduced registration fees at ASCLA preconferences and workshops
  • professional development opportunities

In addition, ASCLA has four sections and over one hundred committees that provide opportunities for you to meet other librarians and to share ideas on matters of interest to our rapidly changing field. Membership in ASCLA can make a difference to you professionally. It can provide a forum for you to network with colleagues and to talk with people who face the same challenges you do.

Join us now. It's an excellent investment in your professional future.

Read our brochure!

For information on joining ASCLA or ALA, please contact:

ASCLA Office
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, Illinois 60611

1-800-545-2433-1-4398
ascla@ala.org

Or you may register online. Please note that the online registration process includes joining ALA (or providing your ALA membership number if you are already a member).



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