Renew Your PLA Membership

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Thank you for your interest in renewing your PLA membership. When you continue to customize your 91´«Ã½ experience with a PLA membership, you’ll receive another year of career-enhancing benefits dedicated to public library professionals, including:

  • Discounts
    Members receive discounts on professional development offerings including online education, events, and products.
  • Publications & Resources
    Members receive a free subscription to Public Libraries magazine and exclusive access to our members-only newsletter and PLA Member Library.
  • Networking & Leadership Development
    Members are connected to a community of 9,000 public library professionals where they can share skills and develop new ones through leadership training, networking, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Advocacy
    Members support our commitment to move the profession forward and represent the interests of public libraries everywhere.

Annual Dues

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PLA personal membership annual dues are as follows (effective September 1, 2024–August 31, 2025):

Individual Type I
Includes librarians and other employees in library and information services or related positions that: (a) require a master's degree; (b) require a state level certification; or (c) are managerial.		 $85
Individual Type II
Includes librarians and other employees in library and information services or related positions that are: (a) earning less than $45,000 annually; (b) working outside the U.S.; (c) retired or unemployed; or (d) not listed in Type I.		 $62
Supporters
Includes those who are not employed in library and information services or related activities who, through their personal commitment and support, promote library and information services.		 $85
Student
Includes individuals enrolled in a program for a certificate or a degree in library and information studies. Student membership is limited to five total years.		 $36

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Please note: You must be a personal member of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) to join PLA. Membership rates listed above do not include the price of 91´«Ã½ personal membership. Information about 91´«Ã½ dues is available online.

Your institution can also show its support for public libraries and receive access to valuable professional resources for its staff by becoming an Organizational Member in PLA.

Paying Dues in Installments

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Personal members whose annual dues total $135 or more in any combination of 91´«Ã½, divisions, sections, and round tables may choose to pay in two equal installments when renewing with a credit or debit card. Learn more about paying dues in installments.

How To Renew

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There are three convenient ways:

  1. Renew securely .
  2. Print and fill out a and fax or mail it in.
  3. Call the 91´«Ã½ Member Relations & Services Center at 1-800-545-2433.

Questions?

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If you have questions regarding membership dues or becoming a member, please contact the 91´«Ã½ Member Relations & Services Center at membership@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433. Customer service representatives are available to assist you Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Central.