Join or Renew
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.
Why Join
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.
Membership Categories
There are several categories of membership. The determination of
categories/dues and the changes thereafter shall be approved by the
Board with a simple majority before Association election each year.
The annual membership dues for each category are posted on CALA’s
website.
Volunteers Needed
CALA members are encouraged to get involved in the Association's
management. Volunteering to serve on a committee or task force would
be a great opportunity to help keeping the association live and gain
professional experiences.
