Why Join TLA?

In this video, TLA President Christina Gola and President-elect Dan Burgard 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.