ALA organizational membership supports and provides access to invaluable for solving problems and providing services to the communities we serve. Learn about the benefits that come along with your organizational membership below.
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ALA Organizational Member Benefits
Advocacy Toolkits & Resources
Advocacy is integral to achieving libraries’ role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for everyone in our communities. Whether at the local, state, or federal level, telling a compelling story to the right decision maker can make a difference in funding and policies related to the valuable services libraries offer. However, being an effective library advocate goes beyond contacting legislators when a critical bill is on the floor for a vote.
Advocacy is a year-round commitment to building meaningful connections with decision makers at every level – relationships we can draw on when the time comes to advocate for a specific bill or issue.
From best practices for engaging elected leaders and local media to one-pagers on issues like copyright, ALA provides resources to help you develop a year-round advocacy strategy and information to enhance your knowledge of library-related policy issues.
ALA JobLIST - discounts on listings
Organizational and Corporate members qualify for exclusive discounted member rates and can save as much as 30% on job ads posted to ALA JobLIST – the award-winning source for careers in Library & Information Science & Technology. No one reaches the engaged, qualified professionals and students you want to hire like ALA can!
ALA Organizational Membership Web Badges
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Display ALA Organizational Membership Badges on your website or in emails.
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ALA Publications & Products Discounts
Members save 10% on all books and promotional items from ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman and ALA Graphics. Discounts do not apply to already discounted items, to special offers or sets. Discounts may not be combined.
Booklist Online Unlimited-User Accounts Discount
Give access to 25+ years of Booklist reviews and articles to your school, school district, public library system, or college/university. ALA corporate members receive 20% off pricing listed here. Enter code “ALA Member” in the order form or email info@booklistonline.com .
NEW! Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends subscription discount
Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends, is the newest tool for data-driven planning and advocacy in public libraries. Launched in October 2021, it provides libraries with data visualizations that allow them to compare their inputs and outputs to peer and nationwide data.
ALA Organizational Members receive a 10% discount on a Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends subscription, which provides public and academic libraries with data visualizations that allow them to compare their inputs and outputs to peer and nationwide data.
Library Salary Database (ALA-APA Survey)
The Library Salary Database features salary information from the 2019 ALA-APA Salary Survey. (Responses from a total of 727 libraries reporting for 12,032 positions were analyzed for the 2019 report). Users, who access the database with their institutional ALA ID and password, may search for salary information by position, library type, state and/or region.
For technical and content questions please contact the ALA-APA office
Library Worklife E-newsletter from ALA-APA
Easy-to-access, easy-to-share information about issues such as career advancement, certification, human resources practice, pay equity, recruitment, research, and work/life balance via a free, opt-in subscription to the Library Worklife e-newsletter from ALA-Allied Professional Association. Delivered electronically the second Tuesday of each month.
About ALA-APA: A companion organization to the American Library Association (ALA), the ALA-APA is a nonprofit professional organization established “to promote the mutual professional interests of librarians and other library workers.” ALA and ALA-APA are separate, independent legal organizations. Learn more about them here.
ALA Organizational Member Discount Programs
360 Coverage Pros - Cyber Insurance
ALA members now have access to data breach & cyber liability insurance to help mitigate and minimize the devastating effects of a data breach while insuring your organization remains compliant with federal and state regulations. This program is made available to you through 360 Coverage Pros.
Broad coverage options for:
- Cyber hacking
- Data breaches/lost information
- Disclosure of private/confidential information
- Defense/legal costs
- Regulatory claims and penalties
- Multimedia liability
- Cyber crime and extortion
- Expenses to replace lost/stolen data
Please note: This is an affiliate program, which means if you purchase, signup or request a quote from these vendors, the American Library Association may get a portion of sales or other compensation.
4imprint
The Best Promotional Products Value in America As an ALA Member, you will SAVE when ordering from 4imprint! 4imprint is the preferred promotional products provider for ALA members. You will find thousands of items to promote your company—from bags, pens, drinkware, banners, apparel and much, much more!
4imprint offers an additional 10% off their already Guaranteed Lowest Prices. You save 10% off every item you order, including set-up fees, sales and closeouts! Most orders are produced and ready to ship in 7 working days or less! In a rush? Thousands of items can be imprinted and shipped to within 24 hours! 4imprint Guarantees: Lowest prices or double the difference, On-time shipment or your order is free and 100% customer satisfaction.
Please note: This is an affiliate program, which means if you purchase, signup or request a quote from these vendors, the American Library Association may get a portion of sales or other compensation.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Library Insurance program
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading provider of property and causality insurance for businesses and non-profits, has developed an affinity program for ALA Member public libraries for various insurance products. ALA Member libraries have a unique opportunity with Gallagher to evaluate current insurance needs and choose from supplemental or other comprehensive coverages that are written specifically for libraries. Gallagher offers ALA Member libraries "better than market" rates as a benefit. Gallagher has worked closely with The Hartford to create a set of options that are specific to the needs of libraries. Contact Gallagher to discuss their many coverage options, including, pre-construction and construction.
- Building and physical plant
- Collections
- Rare books, manuscripts, and artwork
- Electronic data
- Employee liability
- Directors and officers
Please note: This is an affiliate program, which means if you purchase, signup or request a quote from these vendors, the American Library Association may get a portion of sales or other compensation.
DriveSavers Data Recovery
Organizational Members save up to 27% on fast, reliable, and secure data recovery services through DriveSavers Data Recovery.
Please note: This is an affiliate program, which means if you purchase, signup or request a quote from these vendors, the American Library Association may get a portion of sales or other compensation.
Office Depot Program
The Office Depot Program offers ALA members savings of 10% off the web price on more than 30,000 office supplies. Keep your workplace running smoothly with discounts on office essentials, breakroom supplies, technology products and more! Shop online and receive free shipping on orders over $50*, or shop in store.
Please note: This is an affiliate program, which means if you purchase, signup or request a quote from these vendors, the American Library Association may get a portion of sales or other compensation.
UPS Discounts
ALA and UPS took the guesswork out, and put the easy in. Members now have access to new and improved flat rate pricing with savings of 45% on Domestic Next Day/Deferred, 25% on Ground Commercial / Residential and up to 50% on additional services. In addition, members can take advantage of UPS Smart Pickup® service for free.