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The MLA membership voted to approve the recent Bylaws change regarding rolling memberships. Please read this FAQ and reach out to Amigos at mla@amigos.org with any questions.

What is a rolling membership?

A rolling, or anniversary, membership begins on the day it is purchased and is valid for 365 days. For example, if a person registers for membership on March 31, 2024, the membership will begin on March 31, 2024 and end on March 30, 2025. In the past, MLA only offered calendar year memberships that began on January 1, and ended on December 31, of the following year.

Why make this change?

Under the previous membership model, those who joined in the middle of the membership year received less than a full year of benefits. Now, regardless of when you join, you’ll receive benefits for a year. The timing is up to you.

When will I receive a renewal notice?

Renewal notices are sent out based on the expiration date of your membership. Notices will begin two months in advance and continue for two months after expiration, at which point you will be marked in the MLA’s system as a lapsed member. For example, if your membership expires in March, you can expect to start receiving renewal notices in January.

If I renew early, will I lose months of my membership?

No. Under a rolling membership cycle, each annual renewal adds twelve months onto your existing membership term. If you renew early, your additional membership year will begin when the current one ends.

How does this change impact current MLA members?

All current MLA members will have an ‘anniversary date’ of January 1 Your membership year will remain the same as before, January 1-December 31. Only new MLA members or members who renew after being lapsed will be impacted by the rolling membership year change.


BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

The MLA Annual Conference

  • A chance to join your colleagues for training, networking, learning about new programming, meeting vendors, and fun!



Advocacy

  • Annual Library Advocacy Day in Jefferson City

  • Leadership of Missouri’s National Library Legislative Day delegation in Washington, D.C.

  • Professional lobbyist working on behalf of Missouri libraries and patrons


Professional Development

  • Workshops offered year-round on a variety of library topics

  • Presentation and publishing opportunities



Savings

  • Reduced registration rates and discount hotel rates at the MLA Annual Conference

  • Special member rates for all MLA events and workshops

  • Membership in divisions and special interest groups is free!


Current Awareness

  • Jobline—A web-based library job posting service

  • MO INFO, the Association’s bi-monthly newsletter

  • Legislative updates on topics of importance to libraries and librarians

Participation in the advancement of MLA

  • Help guide and advance the organization through service on the executive board, appointment to committees, and leadership on communities of interest

  • Vote on future leadership and other MLA issues


Networking Opportunities

  • MLA Communities of Interest for collaboration, sharing and support with other Missouri librarians

  • The MLA-Membership email listserv and various specialized MLA email lists

  • Opportunities for mentoring and finding a mentor

  • Collaboration with other state, regional and national library organizations


BENEFITS OF INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

One vote on officer election and association business at the Annual Business Meeting


Unlimited postings in Jobline, MLA’s web-based library job posting service, at no charge

Year-round lobbying efforts on institutional members’ behalf


Send one representative to any MLA-sponsored event at the member rate

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