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Discounted NELA Membership Now Available

The Connecticut Library Association (CLA) is excited to launch the new “Extended Membership” with the New England Library Association (NELA).

CLA Members can take advantage of this opportunity by paying a discounted fee of only $20 per year ($15 for students and retirees) when joining or renewing your CLA membership.

By joining both CLA and NELA, you will receive the full benefits that each of the organizations have to offer.

Your NELA membership includes:

NELA News and email announcements

Discounts on NELA events and conferences

Volunteer and leadership opportunities

Access to mentors from around New England

New perspectives and ideas from the other New England states

Connection with library professionals across New England

Your CLA membership includes:

Support for legislative advocacy

Volunteer and leadership opportunities

Discounts on CLA professional development workshops and conferences

Eligibility for PEG (Proficiency Enhancement Grants) money for professional development

Opportunities for scholarships for LTA and MLS students

Networking and mentoring opportunities

Support for recognition awards for colleagues and programs

Discounts on long term care and pet insurance

When you sign in to join or renew your CLA membership www.ctlibraryassociation.org, there will be a membership category that includes both organizations. Your CLA and NELA membership will have the same 1-year renewal date. Please note that there is no extended institutional membership; this discount is for individual members only.

Please contact Tom Piezzo, CLA Membership Chair (tpiezzo@brainerdlibrary.org or 860-345-2204) or Gail Hurley, CLA NELA Representative (Gail.Hurley@ct.gov or 860-704-2222) with any questions.

Thank you.