Membership in the NHLTA is encouraged of all trustees, alternate trustees, former trustees, interested individuals, library directors, and members of friends groups. Membership offers educational opportunities through workshops, conferences, quarterly newsletter, regional networking gatherings, LISTSERV® networking, and resource materials on this website. The membership year begins July 1 and ends June 30. 2024-25 The per-member rate is $30.
New membership form PDF.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We’re pleased to announce that NHLTA has a new system to manage memberships. We have made the transfer to Wild Apricot. Members will be able to access their information at: https://nhlta.wildapricot.org/.
Please read these instructions [WA NHLTA Login] on how to log into NHLTA's new membership portal. You need to do this before you register for an event!
BUNDLE MEMBERSHIPS. Bundle members share the same renewal date, status and membership level. The Bundle Coordinator is responsible for adding new members to the bundle. The entire bundle is charged a single membership fee which is paid by the Bundle Coordinator. If you are the designated Bundle Coordinator (Account Administrator) for your library, please log in as your library’s main contact and review/edit the members listed under your library’s profile as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition. Please follow these instructions [WA Bundle Coordinators].
Follow the step-by-step guide on how to register for an NHLTA event [WA Event Registration]. The system allows only one registration per person therefore each member must enter their own registration.
Please share this guide with your other board members and your library director so they will know how to register for a NHLTA event.
Contact us at nhlibrarytrustees@nhmunicipal.org if you have any questions about your membership account or have trouble registering for the 2024 Annual Conference. Thank you for your assistance with this transition!
CURRENT MEMBERS
If you have any questions about your current membership, email Tammy Hooker. Please include the following information:
Library Name
Member name and mailing address
Question: We paid for three trustees: Mary, James, and Wilma, for the membership year July 1–June 30. However, James resigned in September and we had a replacement appointed—Francine. Do we have to pay for another membership for Francine?
Answer: No, since Francine replaced James, she assumed his paid membership status. When a mid-term change occurs, it is important to notify NHLTA as soon as a replacement is appointed so that the new trustee can receive full membership benefits including mailings and other communications from NHLTA. Please email the info directly to nhlibrarytrustees@nhmunicipal.org
Question: We paid for three trustees: Mary, James, and Wilma, for the membership year July 1 – June 30. However, Mary didn't run again and Carol was elected to the position. Do we have to pay for another membership for Carol?
Answer: No, since Carol was elected for Mary's position, she assumed Mary's paid membership status. When changes occur as a result of elections, it is important to notify NHLTA as soon as a replacement is appointed so that the new trustee can receive full membership benefits including mailings and other communications from NHLTA. Please email the info directly to nhlibrarytrustees@nhmunicipal.org
Question: Why does the invoice sometimes have “old” trustee names on it?
Answer: Generally elections for town offices are held in March and if the trustee board does not notify NHLTA of the changes, the invoice will have “old” trustee names on it. When you return the invoice with your payment, simply cross out the outdated information and write in the new trustee name, address, email, phone, etc.
Question: Why does NHLTA need my personal information?
Answer: As is standard practice of membership in professional organizations, NHLTA also asks for personal information, however, this information is kept in confidence and is not distributed. NHLTA needs your mailing address in order for you to receive the quarterly newsletter, conference brochure, workshop notification, annual awards announcement and any other print communications regarding NHLTA events and educational opportunities. NHLTA also needs your email address in order for you to receive time-sensitive communications such as registration deadline reminders, event changes, advocacy action, and any other news that require an immediate response.
Question: Why do you send renewal invoices so early? We received our invoice around mid-April and the membership year starts July 1.
Answer: Mailing the membership renewal invoices early in mid-April gives trustee boards ample opportunity to review and approve payment of the invoice at their April, May, or June meetings. Local boards meet at different times—some meet during the first week of the month while others may meet during the third week of the month.
Question: Why did NHLTA send us another invoice in late August?
Answer: If you didn’t pay for your membership renewals when you received the first invoice in April, then NHLTA mailed a second invoice in late August. This mailing gives you the opportunity to review and approve payment at your September meeting.