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FACTS & FIGURES

The AALL membership year is from June 1 through May 31 each year. Membership dues are prorated starting December 1. View the AALL member categories and current dues rates.

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CURRENT MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

*Statistics as of August 8, 2022

BY TYPE

  • Individual Members—2,994
  • Retired Members—161
  • Student Members—68

Total paid members: 3,223

BY WORK SETTING

  • Law School/Academic—41%
  • Law Firm/Corporation—37%
  • Government—10%
  • Other—12%

BY SPECIAL INTEREST SECTION (SIS) MEMBERSHIP

  • Academic Law Libraries SIS—1,046
  • Black Law Librarians SIS—102
  • Foreign, Comparative, & International Law SIS—242
  • Government Documents SIS—158
  • Government Law Libraries SIS—343
  • Legal History & Rare Books SIS—182
  • Legal Information Services to the Public SIS—200
  • Legal Innovation & Technology SIS—455
  • Library Systems & Resource Discovery SIS—214
  • Private Law Librarians & Information Professionals SIS—1,130
  • Professional Engagement, Growth, & Advancement SIS—193
  • Research Instruction & Patron Services SIS—727
  • Social Responsibilities SIS—180
  • Technical Services SIS—434

Total number of AALL members that belong to at least one SIS: 2,810

2022 AALL MEMBERSHIP SURVEY REPORT

AALL conducts a biennial membership survey to continually improve member benefits and obtain feedback and insights from our members. Responses help us improve the value of your membership.

2022 AALL Member Survey Results Summary (AALL members only)