MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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. More information on the advantages of NHLTA membership.

LINK to NHLTA Wild Apricot membership login page. The membership year begins July 1, 2024 and ends June 30. 2025 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/. Effective immediately: we now accept credit cards.

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].

AFTER ELECTIONS CHANGES

Tutorial for updating and changing your trustee board members after elections.

WA Event Registration: Follow the step-by-step guide on how to register for an NHLTA eventS. 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 Administrative Services at nhlibrarytrustees@nhmunicipal.org or Membership Chair, Tammy Hooker, if you have any questions about your membership account. Please include the following information:
Library Name & Town/City
Member name and mailing address

Frequently Asked Questions About Membership

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: Elections for town offices are usually held in March. If your Bundle Coordinator does not update your library members, the invoice will have “old” trustee names on it. Contact: nhlibrarytrustees@nhmunicipal.org if you need assistance.

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 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 membership renewal invoices, event announcements such as the spring conference and annual meeting, workshops, regional gatherings, registration dates, registration deadline reminders, event changes, advocacy action, and any other news that require an immediate response.

Question: Why did NHLTA send us another invoice in July?

Answer: If you didn’t pay for your membership renewals when you received the first invoice in June, then NHLTA will email a second invoice in July. Your membership is effective from July 1 – June 30.