The Academic Library Association (ALA), India is purely a professional society of qualified library and information science professionals. Professionals holding BLIS, MLIS or higher degrees in Library and Information Science or Documentation can become regular members of ALA.

Life Membership

Holders of BLIS, MLIS or higher degrees in Library and Information Science or Documentation can take Life Membership by paying a fee of Rs. 100/-

Associate Membership

CLIS Holders and Students in LIS can become Associate Members on payment of Rs. 100/-. On conferring BLIS or any higher degrees in LIS, their membership will be automatically converted as Life Members without any additional payment.

How to Apply for Membership

Filled Application Form can be sent by e-mail or Whatsapp along with copy of any proof of LIS Qualification and Payment of Membership Fee. Instead of using the Membership Form, the details required in the Form can also be sent along with copy of any proof of LIS Qualification and Payment of Membership Fee.

Payment of Membership Fee

Membership Fes should be paid in favour of “Academic Library Association”, SBI, Ollukkara Branch in any electronic form and send the Payment Proof by e-mail / Whatsapp with application details.

Bank Name : State Bank of India; A/c. No. 67277881745

Branch Name: Ollukara, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala

Branch Code: 70210

IFS Code: SBIN0070210

MICR Code: 680002908