Top Ten Ways to Get Involved with the ALA-Allied Professional Association

1. Sign up for membership on one of the subcommittees of the Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers.

2. Subscribe to the newsletter, Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today’s Leaders.

3. Write for Library Worklife.

4. Download the Advocating for Advocating for Better Salaries and Pay Equity Toolkit and find ways to use it in your library to improve salaries.

5. Donate to ALA-APA-a complimentary copy of the advocacy video “ Working @ Your Library: For Love or Money” will be sent to donors giving $25 or more. ALA-APA has no members and depends on your contributions.

6. Celebrate National Library Workers Day on April 12, 2005-the Tuesday of National Library Week.

7. Subscribe to either the MoneyTalks or Union electronic discussion lists.

8. Attend ALA-APA meetings and programs at ALA Midwinter and Annual Conferences.

9. Learn the facts and initiate discussions about improving salaries, pay equity, and certification with your colleagues, managers, trustees, and others.

10. Spread the word!

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