Who is eligible to join AALL?
AALL has three membership categories in accordance with the Bylaws, which were revised in October 2012.
Active: Any person who is interested in the objectives of the Association.
Retired: Any person who is interested in the objectives of the Association, who has retired from active membership, and who does not qualify for associate membership.
Student: A student member must be enrolled in a degree
program related to law librarianship. Membership in this category is
limited to five consecutive years.
What is the cost of membership to AALL?
As of March 1, 2013, active membership dues are $230 and student and retired membership dues are $59 for one full membership year, which runs June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014. If you join after March 1 and prior to June 1, your membership dues will cost the full amount, but you receive benefits effective immediately, essentially granting you free membership for the remainder of the current year!
Membership dues are prorated on September 1 and December 1. Special interest section memberships are $20 each and are not prorated.
How are the dues prorated throughout the year?
All membership dues are prorated on September 1 and December 1. After March 1, all members join and renew for the next dues year at the
full rate. Members receive March, April and May for free and their
membership dues are paid through May 31 of the next dues year. Special
interest section dues are not prorated.
Active membership dues start at $230, and the schedule is as follows for the current 2013-14 dues year:
March 1 - August 31, 2013: $230
September 1 - November 30, 2013: $172.50
December 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014: $115
After March 1 the dues will increase to the 2013-14 amount, estimated to be $230.
Student and retired members start at $59, and the schedule is as follows for the current 2013-14 dues year:
March 1 - August 31, 2013: $59
September 1 - November 30, 2013: $44.25
December 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014: $29.50
After March 1 the dues will increase to the 2013-14 amount, estimated to be $59
How do I join?
Select JOIN NOW ONLINE or the Printable Membership Application. If you chose online, complete the application form as instructed, submitting online with credit card payment. If you chose the printable version, submit it via fax to +1-312-431-1097, email (membership@aall.org) or mail it, with payment, to American Association of Law Libraries, 94340 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-9430. If you live outside the United States, membership dues must be paid by check in USD$.
What if I am unemployed?
To help in these tough times, AALL is offering a discounted membership rate for AALL members who are recently unemployed. The discounted membership appears online and in all public records simply as an active membership but is billed at the student/retired rate ($59 instead of $230). The discounted rate is good through May 31, 2014. Unemployed AALL members cannot join or renew using the online form. If you wish to receive this discount, you must use the printable application.
Can I renew my membership or add special interest sections over the phone?
Yes! Please call (312) 205-8022 and we can take care of any additions or membership renewals right over the phone at any time during the year. A receipt PDF can be sent to you once your credit card has been processed.
What should I do if I need an invoice?
Please contact our membership services coordinator at (312) 205-8022 or via email at membership@aall.org who will create an invoice that can be processed more easily by your employer. Invoices can be emailed to you via PDF or sent through USPS directly to your employer.