WLA Individual Memberships

WLA Individual Members enjoy:

Member rates – Get discounted rates for WLA conferences and workshops.
WLA Wednesday – Receive a weekly e-newsletter of library news and professional development.
Divisions and Sections – Get access to Divisions and interest-based Sections that provide focused e-lists and events for the sharing of professional information and resources statewide and across different kinds of libraries.
Leadership opportunities – Serve on or chair statewide committees and task forces, plan events and conferences, present programs, hold WLA Board or steering leadership positions, and more.
Library advocacy – Benefit from the support and advocacy work of WLA’s legislative liaison representing the interests of all of Washington libraries, and attend the annual Washington Library Legislative Day.
Networking – Make new connections within the state’s library community.
Continuing education – In addition to the professional development above, WLA conducts a biannual continuing education needs assessment in partnership with the Washington State Library.

All individual memberships (Individual Employee, Student, Retired/Unemployed, Friend, Trustee, Foundation or Nonprofit, and Business & Sales) are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and will travel with the individual named on the membership if they leave their current employer.

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Membership Levels

Please note that in Jan. 2025, the approved WLA individual membership rates restructure took effect, below. You may view past WLA Individual Member dues here.

Individual Employee

Salary	Annual Dues
Up to $40k	$25	Individual Employee memberships are for individuals employed currently employed in any type of library. The rate each Individual member pays is self-selected. WLA does not collect income information about our members.
$40k to $60k	$50
$60k to $80k	$100
$80k to $100k	$150
$100k and up	$175

Student	$20	This WLA membership is for current students. To join both ALA and WLA, see the ALA-WLA Joint Student membership.
ALA-WLA Joint Student	$46*	Students are encouraged to explore ALA's Joint Chapter Membership. Eligible students must enroll directly through the ALA/WLA Joint Membership Program.
Retired/Unemployed	$25	This membership is for individuals who are retired library employees or unemployed.
Friend, Trustee, Foundation or Nonprofit	$25	This membership is for individuals associated with a Friends of the Library group, library board of trustees, foundation, or other nonprofit.
Business & Sales	$50	This membership is for individuals who are associated with library-related businesses or vendors.

* This rate is determined by the American Library Association.

Join as an Individual Member!

Are you ready to join as one of the above member types? Use this online form to join! Membership expires one year from your join date.

Your membership includes one free Division, and you may add any additional Divisions for $10 each. All Sections are free to join.

Renew Your WLA Membership

Click here to renew your WLA Individual membership. Existing WLA members must log in to renew membership. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the WLA office.

Your membership includes one free Division, and you may add any additional Divisions for $10 each. All Sections are free to join.