What is LITA?

The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is the division of the American Library Association that provides its members and the library and information science community as a whole with a forum for discussion, an environment for learning, and a program for actions on the design, development, and implementation of automated and technological systems in the library and information science field.

Who should belong?

LITA's members come from all types of libraries and institutions focusing on information technology in libraries. They include library decision-makers, practitioners, information professionals and vendors who value the benefits listed below.

Benefits of LITA personal membership

• High quality professional development programs at member rates
  
• Discounted rates on regional and national institutes and all LITA and BCR contiuing education offerings.
  
• Publications to inform and educate such as Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) , and online news and discussion groups for issues of concern to members; plus a discount on all ALA, LITA, and Neal-Schuman publications.
• Networking with the brightest and best in the library and information technology profession through interest groups and committees
  
• Build relationships in the information technology community with decision-makers, practitioners, and vendors
  
• Contribute your expertise in a meaningful way through participation in programs, publications, working committees and interest groups, and LITA leadership
  
• All ALA benefits -- ALA membership is a prerequisite to LITA personal and organizational membership and brings its own benefits.

Membership Categories

• First-time personal membership -- LITA and ALA for $125 ($60 for LITA and rate of $65 for ALA)
  
• First-time LITA personal membership -- add LITA to your ALA membership for $60
  
• Rejoin LITA (former LITA personal member) -- $60
  
• Renewal of joint personal membership -- $158 for second year; $190 for third and later years ($60 for LITA and $98/$130 for ALA)
• Non-salaried (unemployed or earning less than $25K per year) -- LITA and ALA for $76 ($30 for LITA and $46 for ALA) To get the non-salaried rate, call  1-800-545-2433 (press option 5) OR complete and return this coupon
  
• Student personal membership -- ALA and LITA for $58 ($25 for LITA and $33 for ALA)
  
• Organizational membership -- $90 Includes copy of ITAL. Does not include personal membership benefits for organization's staff.
  

Apply for LITA/ALA membership now using the ALA online (requires ALA login or account creation for new members)membership application form or download a pdf application or call 1-800-545-2433, press option 5 for a Member & Customer Service representative. You may also contact LITA at lita@ala.org for more information