Why Join

Why Join TLA?

In this video, TLA President Dan Burgard and TLA Past President Christina Gola talk about how TLA connects them to the “heart of our profession” and keeps them energized by being part of a librarian community.

Member Benefits

• Advocacy to communicate the value of libraries and librarians, to improve library funding, and to influence public policy about library-related issues.
• Liability insurance for library professionals.
• Awards to recognize excellence in the profession, scholarships to promote library careers, and grants to nurture quality library programming.
• Communication and networking through TLA publications, CE events, and Distribution Lists for members and units of TLA.
• Continuing education opportunities and stipends for attending annual conference.
• Discounts on annual conference and other CE events.
• Employment assistance through Jobline, an online service that connects employers and jobseekers; and the Placement Center at annual conference.
• Intellectual Freedom materials and assistance.
• Access to an online Buyer’s Guide for library-related products and services.
• Professional support that includes leadership training, continuing education opportunities, liability insurance for librarians, and advocacy to promote fair salaries.
• Public relations products to promote libraries and reading.
• Reading lists for tots through teens.
• Texas Library Disaster Relief Fund to assist libraries devastated by floods, fires, and other calamities.
• Standards and guidelines for school and public libraries to ensure quality service for library users.