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Why Join CALA?

As one of the major ALA affiliated associations, CALA is the only professional organization in North America that 1) promotes better communication among Chinese American librarians; 2) serves as a forum for the discussion of mutual problems and professional concerns among Chinese American librarians; and 3) promotes the development of Chinese and American librarianship with scholarships and grants.

CALA membership provides access to a variety of opportunities for professional networking, continuing education, services, and research. The major membership benefits include:

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Promotes better communication among Chinese American librarians.

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Serves as a forum for the discussion of mutual problems and professional concerns among Chinese American librarians.

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Promotes the development of Chinese and American librarianship with scholarships and grants.

Any individual or corporate body interested in the purpose of the Association may become a member upon payment of the dues as provided for in the Bylaws.

Membership Types

Institutional Member

  • USD $100.00
  • Subscription Period 1 year
  • No automatically recurring payments

International Member (Overseas, outside of the U.S. & Canada)

  • USD $15.00
  • Subscription Period 1 year
  • No automatically recurring payments

Life Member

  • USD $400.00
  • Unlimited
  • No automatically payments

Retired/Non-salaried Member

  • USD $20.00
  • Subscription Period 1 year
  • No automatically recurring payments

Personal Member (U.S. & Canada Based)

  • USD $35.00
  • Subscription Period 1 year
  • No automatically recurring payments

Student Member

  • USD $15.00
  • Subscription Period 1 year
  • No automatically recurring payments