Why Join?

APLA is a vibrant association with a long history.

Your membership supports APLA’s mission to promote the interests of libraries in the Atlantic Provinces while fostering the development of librarians, library technicians and information professionals. We believe in cooperation, dedication, and fun!

Becoming a member of APLA means that you will be part of one of the most enduring library organizations in North America

Membership benefits

Special discounted joint membership rates with NLLA and NSLA
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)
Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership
(**registration cost of $40)

Membership Types and Rates

Librarian

For Professional Librarians

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)

$55

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Library Support Staff

For Library Employees

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)

$25

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Retired

For Retirees

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)

$25

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Trustee

For Trustees

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)

$25

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Unwaged

For those currently unemployed

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)

$25

JOIN

Students

For students who are not working full-time

One year membership
Member rates for the Education Institute webinars and courses
Opportunities to serve on APLA committees, interest groups, and the executive
Access to apply for APLA grants and scholarships
The right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)

Preferred registration rate for attendance at the annual APLA Conference
Preferred registration rate for workshops at the annual APLA Conference
Access to the CEC (Continuing Education Certificate) Program through the Partnership (**registration cost of $40)