Membership in MSLA
6/24/2022

Important changes are coming to MSLA! We are implementing Wild Apricot membership management software. Wild Apricot is a comprehensive member management system that will eventually incorporate our membership portal, listserv, and website; it will also allow for online forums and other new ways to communicate with one another! The goal is to condense systems and make joining, renewing, and connecting within MSLA MUCH simpler for you.

MSLA will implement Wild Apricot in 3 phases. First to come is the membership portal. As of July 1, you will need to create a new account in order to search the membership directory or renew your membership. Very shortly, you will be receiving an email from Wild Apricot with an invitation to set up your password. Or, after July 1, you may simply click on the “membership portal” link on our website, click on “log in” in the upper right-hand corner, enter the email address affiliated with your MSLA membership, and click on the “forgot password” link.

We will be working on migrating the listserv over the summer, and by the end of 2022, we hope to have a new website launched as well. Eventually, you will use your new account to access the member section of the website with the directory, forums, and other member-only information.

We are very much looking forward to having one streamlined system for all member communications. If you have any questions about your account or Wild Apricot, you can contact Jen or Emily at the addresses below.
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Thanks for your membership in MSLA and stay tuned for more Wild Apricot news later this year!
Jen and Emily
Jen Varney, MSLA President  jvarney@maschoolibraries.org
Emily Kristofek, MSLA Office Manager  ekristofek@maschoolibraries.org

Membership: Options and Dues

  • ​Professional Membership: $50/year
  • Library Support Staff, Retirees, Unemployed Membership: $25/year
  • Student Membership: FREE as long as you are enrolled in a graduate school library program
  • We also welcome Vendor members at $50/year​
Your MSLA membership gives you privileges for one full year. You will receive an email confirmation when you complete your registration, and another email message will be automatically generated and sent when it is time  to renew one year later.
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​​MSLA accepts payment by credit card, check or purchase order.  If you are waiting for your district to issue a purchase order, you can still join or renew now by typing "Pending" in the PO number field and providing your PO number as soon as you have one.
​The Massachusetts School Library Association is dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning through the integration of school library programs, resources and technologies into the total educational process. With its diverse membership, MSLA advocates for, promotes and strengthens school library services to students and teachers across Massachusetts. Over 700 members from public, independent and parochial schools belong to this professional organization, comprised of practicing school librarians, retirees, library support staff, and graduate students preparing to enter the profession.

Membership Benefits
The MSLA Membership Directory is available for the exclusive use of our members
  • All members have access to the Membership Directory through our Member Portal.
  • Log in with your email address and the password you chose when you joined.
  • Update your information if it is not correct or it is incomplete.​
  • You may filter the Directory by type of member, sort it by any field, search for members by name, and email a member from within the Directory.​
Add your school to the MSLA Members Map
  • Enter your school name (and town, if needed) in the search bar at the top of the map. It should find your school and mark it with a green pin.
  • Click on the green pin. This opens a popup window about your school (address, phone number, website, etc).
  •  Click 'add to map' at the bottom of the popup window. Your school's pin should turn red.
  • Click the red pin on your school. The popup will come back.
  • Click the pencil icon (edit). Type your name in the text box. Add a link to your blog or other information.
Page Editor: Ann Perham  aperham@maschoolibraries.org