PLA Membership
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a new librarian, your hard work, knowledge, ideas, and desire to continue to grow in your profession will ultimately determine the contribution you make to your library.
But it’s not easy. The needs of your patrons and your community are changing. You are consistently challenged to keep up, stay ahead of the curve, and provide top-notch services to your customers, often with shrinking resources.
PLA provides its members with the tools necessary to meet these challenges. A myriad of member-only benefits are designed to keep you on the cutting edge of the hot topics and trends critical to the success of public libraries today.
With more than 11,000 members, PLA is one of the fastest-growing divisions of the American Library Association—the oldest and largest library association in the world. PLA is the only organization dedicated solely to enhancing the development and effectiveness of public library service and public librarians.
Highlights of membership include:
- Significant member-only discounts on event registration, including the PLA National Conference
- Access to affordable professional development and continuing education courses
- A free subscription to Public Libraries, the official journal of PLA
- Countless networking opportunities
Read more about Member Benefits.
Visit the ALA Member and Customer Service page to join PLA now.