Membership

Membership in the Iowa Library Association

Iowa's libraries are vital community resources, used by more than one million Iowans to learn, to listen, to explore, and to be inspired. Libraries educate and enrich us all, helping our families and schools raise the citizens of tomorrow and better inform and empower those of today.

Iowa Library Association members work to provide excellent library service to all Iowa residents. This not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization is made up of more than 1,600 librarians, support staff, friends and trustees from public, academic and special libraries in 500 communities statewide.

Founded in 1890, the Iowa Library Association is an important resource for Iowa's library professionals and helps them better serve their customers. In 2004 we were pleased to welcome over 300 Iowa School Librarians to membership in ILA.

Benefits of Joining

Political Advocacy

Political Advocacy for Iowa libraries and librarians through members and our lobbyists in the Iowa legislature


Annual Conference

Each year in October ILA creates a statewide conference for you to learn and network


Leadership Development

Opportunities through serving on one of our nine active committees and being involved in the profession


Continuing Education

Keep up on the latest trends and educational requirements at member rates

Catalyst Newsletter

Great insights only for members and published six times per year


Networking Opportunities

With library colleagues through association involvement


ILA Subdivision

Memberships in your particular areas of interest

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Access Members

Find members through our online membership directory


Member Only Resources

Resources and electronic discussions available to our members on our site