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
2022-2023 Membership Drive
The APLA membership drive is on! An association is only as strong as its membership, and we need YOU to join us in our efforts to promote library interests and support colleagues throughout Atlantic Canada. Do you have colleagues who haven’t joined us yet? Now’s the time to spread the word and help recruit new members to amplify our voice!
Join or renew your membership between June 2022 – June 2023 and your name will be entered in a draw for a great prize package.
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
$55
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
$25
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
$25
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
$25
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
$25
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
Free
Institutional
$125
Access to APLA publications
Voting rights for a designated member
Opportunity to participate in APLA initatives and programs
Two employees can attend the APLA conference at the membership rate
Life Member
$500
One time fee for life
Reduced rates for the Education Institute
Reduced rate for other provincial and territorial library association conferences
Right to participate in APLA
Right to vote at the annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)
JOINT membership with NSLA
Professional
Library Support Staff
JOINT membership with NLLA
Professional
(COVID Rate)
Library Support Staff
(COVID Rate)
Retired
(COVID Rate)