By-law 1: membership

1. state, in respect of the candidate, each matter which the executive director is required by paragraph 6 hereof to enter on the membership record; and
2. with respect to a person who wishes to be admitted as a member, state particulars of academic and professional qualifications and interest in the objects of the Association; and with respect to a body corporate or unincorporated association which wishes to be admitted as a corporate member the name of the person by or through whom it shall act in accordance with the Constitution and these By-laws, and its interest in the objects of the Association; and
3. contain an undertaking by the candidate to observe and comply with the Constitution; and
4. be signed by the candidate and, with respect to a body corporate or unincorporated association, the person controlling the body corporate or unincorporated association.

1. the full name of the member;
2. address for the service of notices;
3. the place of residence;
4. the date of admission to membership;
5. the date when the member became or ceased to be an associate or technician member, honorary member or affiliate member;
6. the date and description of each degree, diploma, certificate or other qualification of any university, tertiary or technical college or recognised education provider;
7. each change in the matters mentioned in the above paragraphs of this part;
8. in respect of each body corporate or unincorporated association, the executive director shall enter the name of its authorised representative.

1. the person was an honorary member of the Former Association; or
2. the Board of Directors by special resolution determines that a person has given noteworthy service in promoting the objects of the Association and that the person be an honorary member.

1. permanently resident outside Australia; or
2. has been temporarily resident outside Australia for a period of not less than twelve months; or
3. employed but not employed in librarianship or an allied field.

1. all subscription fees due or overdue; and
2. the application fee for Associateship as determined by the Board of Directors and set out in the schedule of fees, also payable by any member transferring from a different category of membership.

1. has completed an undergraduate qualification in library and information studies recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association as conferring eligibility for Associate membership; or
2. has completed a postgraduate qualification in library and information studies recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association as conferring eligibility for Associate membership and either an undergraduate level course or its equivalent in another discipline that has been accepted by the tertiary institution conducting the aforementioned course as meeting the prescribed entry requirements for the course; or
3. has completed a qualification which is assessed as equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor's degree that includes a substantial component of library and information studies and has demonstrated professional competence accepted by the Board of Directors as conferring eligibility for Associate membership; or
4. has completed a course in library and information studies that is equivalent to at least an Australian Bachelor's degree and recognised by such other library and information sector associations as shall from time to time be approved by the Board of Directors as conferring eligibility for Associate membership; or
5. has completed either an undergraduate qualification equivalent to at least an Australian Bachelor's degree or a postgraduate qualification equivalent to at least a Graduate Diploma, recognised by such other professional organisations in allied fields as shall from time to time be approved by the Board of Directors. Holders of a postgraduate qualification must also hold either an undergraduate level course or its equivalent in another discipline that has been accepted by the tertiary institution conducting the aforementioned course as meeting the prescribed entry requirements for the course; or
6. has, effective from 1 January 1994, completed the Registration Examination of the Library Association of Australia; or has completed the Certificate in Librarianship from the Sydney Technical College before 1976 or commenced the Associate Diploma in Librarianship from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology prior to 1970, and provides documentary evidence that they are holders of an undergraduate degree.

1. For qualifications awarded overseas, the ruling of the Australian federal government body dealing with Australian recognition of overseas educational qualifications shall determine graduate status.
2. For qualifications awarded in Australia, the ruling of the executive director in consultation with appropriate authorities or persons, shall determine graduate status. If the member disagrees with the decision of the executive director, the member may appeal the decision through the appeals process described in paragraph 4 of this by-law.

1. all subscription fees due or overdue;
2. the application fee for library technician membership as determined by the Board of Directors and set out in the Schedule of Fees.

1. has completed a qualification in library and information studies recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association as conferring eligibility for library technician membership; or
2. has completed a qualification that includes a substantial component of library and information studies and has demonstrated professional competence accepted by the Board of Directors as conferring eligibility for library technician membership;
3. has completed a course in library and information studies that is recognised by such other library and information sector associations as shall from time to time be approved by the Board of Directors; or
4. has completed a qualification at a level at least equivalent to that recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association as conferring eligibility for library technician membership recognised by such other professional organisations in allied fields as shall from time to time be approved by the Board of Directors.

1. all subscription fees due or overdue; and
2. any application fee for associate fellows as determined by the Board of Directors and set out in the schedule of fees.

1. has been an associate member or library technician member of the Australian Library and Information Association for at least five years; and
2. demonstrates professional/technical and personal knowledge and skills; and
3. provides evidence of a significant degree of autonomy in decision-making in practice; and
4. is currently employed in the Australian library and information sector or an allied sector; and
5. prior to 1 July 2006, the distinction of Associate Fellow may be conferred upon those Associate members and Library Technician members who, upon application, demonstrate that they meet criteria (a)-(d) of this clause and who have been members of the Association's continuing professional development program and have maintained compliance with the program for a period of at least three years and who continue to maintain compliance with the program; or as from 1 July 2006 the distinction of Associate Fellow may be conferred upon those Associate members and Library Technician members who demonstrate that they meet criteria (a)-(d) of this clause and who have been members of the Association's continuing professional development program and have maintained compliance with the program for a period of at least five years and who continue to maintain compliance with the program.