Public Announcements

National ALA Initiatives

We are asking for your support in promoting two important initiatives at the chapter level:  1) an upcoming deadline to participate in the Member Needs Assessment, and 2) a membership recruitment campaign opportunity.

Member Needs Assessment Survey

This biennial survey is an important yardstick to help determine member needs, experiences and program areas of focus. Deployed last in 2016, the survey is conducted to recognize, respect and reduce members’ time investment. Our goal is to have as many member voices heard as possible, and we ask you to appeal to your chapter members to participate prior to October 15. Members who complete the survey will be entered in a prize drawing if they provide optional contact information. This link is for members based in the United States. International members should click here.

Please also consider posting the following message on your chapter’s social media platforms: “Time is running out to complete the ALA Member Needs Assessment! The survey, which only takes 25 minutes to complete, will help ALA increase member value. Take it today! https://bit.ly/2P94iDB”

Early Start Campaign

For a limited time, we are extending a special offer: Join now at the regular full-year dues rate, and ALA will activate your membership immediately ― and it will remain active through all of 2019! Members get access to exclusive benefits and resources, including the NEW ALA Job Description Toolkit — a $399 value but FREE to members only. The toolkit features more than 100 pages and 45 full position descriptions along with other must-have resources and information.

To access this special “early start” offer, please join online*: https://my.alanet.org/joinpromobcd

*To join by mail, print and complete the 2018 application, write ‘EARLY START’ across the top, and mail with your dues payment per application instructions.

Thank you for your partnership and assistance in achieving great participation for both these important ALA initiatives. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Sincerely,

Your ALA Staff Team