Types of ALIA membership

Membership of ALIA is open to all librarians, library technicians, library workers, library supporters, library and information organisations and corporations that serve the library community in Australia. You are invited to join ALIA as a personal or institutional member.

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP MEANS Standing out from the crowd You can use your post nominals to tell employers, colleagues and the community that you are a committed, competent library and information service professional with verified credentials. Creating your career You can access a range of members-only Professional Development services and receive early advice and preferential prices for conferences, seminars and networking opportunities. Shaping the professional future You can participate in a full range of networks to stay up-to-date with what's happening locally, nationally and overseas - and you can be part of making our profession the best it can be.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP MEANS Standing out from the crowd Your membership tells your stakeholders and the community that your organisation actively upholds the tenets of best practice in the library and information sector. Developing your team Your membership is a demonstration of your organisational commitment to growing our profession. Membership also gives you access to preferential rates and opportunities to develop your staff and access to organisational support in industrial relations, media management and literacy development. Shaping the professional future Your membership gives your organisation an active voice. You can participate in a full range of networks to stay up-to-date with what’s happening locally, nationally and overseas - and you can be part of making our profession the best it can be.