Why Join

Why Become a TLA Member?

Work in an academic, public, school or special library? TLA is for you!

• TLA connects you with thousands of librarians and library professionals across Texas.
• TLA is the voice of the library community, promoting the value of libraries and advocating at the local, state and national level.
• TLA supports your career goals, offering opportunities to build leadership skills and discover new interests.
• TLA provides extensive educational and professional development opportunities, virtually and in person.

Want to learn more? This approximately one-minute video takes you on a tour of TLA membership.

Member Benefits

• Membership in TLA Engage, our powerful online community. Join in conversation, learn about job openings, connect with your fellow librarians and more.
• 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.
• 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 all ages.
• 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.