WLA Past Individual Rates

The WLA Finance Committee proposed an individual member rates restructure this year, which was approved by the WLA Board at its meeting on Aug. 9 and voted for approval by WLA Membership during the 2025 Elections. Current rates through may be viewed at wla.org/individuals.

Individual Employee

Salary Annual Dues  
Up to $10k $20 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.
$10.1k - $20k $30
$20.1k - $25k $35
$25.1k - $30k $40
$30.1k - $35k $45
$35.1k - $40k $50
$40.1k - $45k $60
$45.1k - $50k $70
$50.1k - $60k $75
$60.1k - $70k $90
$70.1k - $80k $100
$80.1k - $90k $120
$90.1k - $100k $135
$100k and Above $150
 
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 $44 Students are encouraged to explore ALA's Joint Chapter Membership. Eligible students must enroll directly through the ALA/WLA Joint Membership Program
Retired/Unemployed
$20 This membership is for individuals who are retired library employees or unemployed.
Friend, Trustee, Foundation or Nonprofit $20 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.


If you have any questions, please contact the WLA Office at [email protected] or (206) 823-1138.