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At long last, WLA made the announcement that you can pay your dues monthly on a payment plan rather than all at once! Instead of submitting a one-time annual payment, you can now submit a payment each month. Your membership dues will still be calculated based on your annual salary. If you would like to switch to this payment option, email Hannah at bunting@wisconsinlibraries.org
And what is the cost for WLA membership?
Individual currently employed in a library-related institution $3.00 per $1,000 of salary; e.g., salary of $37,300 (37.3 x 3 = $112). Round to nearest dollar. Minimum $50.00; maximum $250.00.
Your WLA membership dues also support the good work of all of us here in the Youth Services Section (YSS). We do work that benefits ALL Wisconsin youth staffers. While we're doing this YSS work, we have fun, develop leadership skills, build a great network of peers and learn a ton from each other. With YSS, we are NEVER alone!
Even with a $40,000 annual salary, that would amount to about $10 a month! Or check out the graphic below YSS created a few years ago to think about it another way.
And the benefits?
- Enhance your legislative knowledge and advocacy skills, and support initiatives to improve library service and funding in Wisconsin.
- Connect with library professionals and other leaders. Build your personal contact list online and in person to help solve day-to-day challenges and celebrate successes.
- Meet professional challenges and develop your career path with an abundance of leadership and continuing education opportunities, including WLA and unit conferences.
- Be part of something bigger! Support the profession and a worthy cause. Your dues payment is WLA's most important source of financial support, and having a large membership boosts WLA's credibility with elected officials and others who affect libraries and the profession.
More for members only
- Discounts on conference registration, exhibits, advertising, and more!
- WLA e-newsletter
- Access to e-lists based on your unit or other special interests
- Access to online directory of Wisconsin library personnel and supporters
- Individual/personal members may vote in WLA elections and hold elected or appointed office
- HotelStorm: get hotel discounts of 10-55%
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