Who belongs to CLA?
Why I Belong to CLA
My involvement with CLA began with the mentor-protégé program while I was in
library school. Having an experienced librarian to ask questions of and take an
interest in my career was such a help to me. CLA invited me to serve on the CLA
membership committee while I was still in library school, giving me a chance to
become professionally involved and strengthen my resume. Now that I've graduated
and am working in my first librarian position, I value CLA's networking,
educational and leadership opportunities even more. CLA has helped me feel
welcomed in my new profession, and has been one of the best career investments
I've made.
--Roxane BenVau, MLIS, MA (Ed).
Our members include personal, institutional and business members. Members include libraries, librarians, library employees, library students, friends, trustees and citizens who care about libraries. CLA's business members supply products and services to libraries. If libraries are important to you, you're important to us!
CLA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. We help members excel in a fast-changing job market. We're a resource for learning about new ideas and technology, and we actively work to influence legislation affecting libraries and librarians. We bring people together who share special interests in librarianship.
CLA offers dozens of ways to make new contacts and share information with other members. If you want to improve your skills, meet people who share your interests, or simply support libraries in California, join CLA today.