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TLA Membership: The Power of Community
The TLA community is a vibrant network that fosters professional growth, collaboration, and access to knowledge shared by colleagues across the field. Every library professional has unique needs or challenges. TLA membership isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about partnering with our members wherever they are on their journey.
TLA Dues Levels
TLA membership is open to all who support the library profession working together to ensure libraries remain essential resources for their community. All TLA members enjoy the same outstanding benefits of membership.
How to Join or Renew Your Membership
These videos will guide you through step-by-step directions for joining or renewing online. For more information about joining/renewing, contact tla(at)txla.org.
- How to add a TLA Membership (2025 Membership valid until Dec. 31, 2025)
- How to renew your TLA Membership (2025 Membership valid until Dec. 31, 2025)
| Dues Level | 2025 Rates |
| Professional: Unemployed – $9,999 | $28.00 |
| Professional: $10,000 – $14,999 | $54.00 |
| Professional: $15,000 – $19,999 | $72.00 |
| Professional: $20,000 – $29,999 | $90.00 |
| Professional: $30,000 – $39,999 | $126.00 |
| Professional: $40,000 – $59,999 | $181.00 |
| Professional: $60,000 – $79,999 | $193.00 |
| Professional: $80,000 and above | $213.00 |
| Retired | $42.00 |
| Associate: Library supporters not employed at libraries, (e.g., lay advocates, library board members, volunteers, etc.) | $44.00 |
| TLA/ALA Joint Student Member (student) | $46.00 |
| Student | $26.00 |
| Vendor | $115.00 |
2025 TLA Membership form
DownloadPayment Options for Membership
Membership can be paid for with a check or credit cards.
Have a Purchase Order? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re using a purchase order (PO) for your membership or event registration, please keep in mind that a PO is not a payment through our system, it’s a way to process a request for an invoice.
Invest in Your Future
When you consider joining a professional association, it’s like planting seeds for your career garden. A TLA membership, which can cost as little as $2.25 a month, is an investment that not only provides immediate benefits but yields a bounty of benefits personally and professionally.
TLA Membership is valid January 1 – December 31. Basic dues include:
- Complimentary membership in one Division, one District, and one Round Table. No fees are required for Discussion Groups.
- Additional Divisions, Districts, or Round Tables may be added at an extra cost.
Safeguard Your Career
TLA Membership Add On: Professional Liability Insurance
TLA members can add on professional educator liability insurance at reduced premium rates of $44 through Barclay Insurance. This policy will guard against financial devastation if you are named in a serious lawsuit arising in the course and scope of your responsibilities as an educator. TLA members working in any type of library may purchase the insurance.
- The insurance policy year is January 1 – December 31.
- You may add the policy to your membership when you join or renew (online or via the membership form PDF).
- Questions? Contact Christy Reynolds at TLA at christyr(at)txla.org.
ALA/TLA Joint Student Membership
Library school students are eligible to join both the American Library Association and the Texas Library Association at one low price of $46.00 a year. Join both state and national library associations through ALA’s website and get connected to your future.
Submit the form below:
ALA/TLA Joint Student Member Form
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