Your NJLA membership is a solid investment in your career. Your support and participation are key to the success of the Association. 
Be a part of the vibrant New Jersey library community!

NJLA offers 6 membership types:
 

1. Individuals
   For librarians and library support staff
   About Individual Membership ► Join Online Now / Print membership form
   
   
2. Students
   For MLS students - includes joint membership with ALA
   About Student Membership ► Join Online Now
   
   
3. Institutions/Libraries
   For libraries, does not include membership for all staff
   About Institutional Membership ► Join Online Now / Print membership form
   
   
4. Enhanced Institutional Membership (EIM) - Coming January 2023
   For libraries, includes memberships for all staff members of all levels
   About Enhanced Institutional Membership ►
   Need an individual membership during the gap period? Sign up here
   
   
5. Friends Groups
   For Friends of the Library groups, 1 membership covers all group members
   About Friends Group Membership ► Join Online Now / Print membership form
   
   
6. Commercial
   For companies/vendors that do business with libraries
   Commercial memberships are undergoing a restructuring to bring companies greater benefits. More information coming soon.

The New Jersey Library Association:

• Advocates for New Jersey's libraries
• Promotes equitable salaries
• Co-sponsors the New Jersey Statewide Summer Reading program
• Takes official positions on issues affecting libraries
• Publishes guidelines (sample job descriptions, core competencies, etc.)
• Supports intellectual freedom
• Creates opportunities for new and future librarians
• Strengthens our professional community
   

Direct your questions about membership, or to change you NJLA contact information please contact the NJLA office.