Contact:
Educational Affiliate Memberships, Workshops & Webcasts:
Mickey Coalwell
Mid-America Library Alliance
marcychiasson@mid-americalibraryalliance.org
816-521-7257
Memberships with Interlibrary Loan Courier Service 
Collaborating and seeking opportunities for resource sharing has always been a major goal for MALA. MALA members have access to nearly 900 libraries in 9 states -- Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico.
If you would like more information in our membership levels with interlibrary loan courier service, please contact the Mid-America Library Alliance.
Mid-America Library Alliance Educational Affiliate Membership
Located in Independence, MO, the Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) is an active consortia consisting of almost 900 library systems in 9 states. MALA was established in 1978 with a mission to "develop, coordinate, promote, and share information resources and facilitate professional development." MALA offers interlibrary loan courier delivery service (see below left), professional development workshops, and discounts to a variety of conferences. We also have a large library of webcasts and short 3-12 minutes tutorials on various library topics.
The Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) offers an Educational Affiliate Membership. This membership allows individuals and organizations the opportunity to attend MALA's workshops at the member rate (generally a 50% savings), plus other member benefits.
A wide variety of people can benefit from becoming MALA Educational Affiliate members:
- Libraries
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Schools
- Government
- Social Service Agencies
- Senior Centers
- Day Care Centers
- Chambers of Commerce
- Small Businesses
- Community Members
- Any individual seeking training and professional development
Once a member, you can enjoy these MALA benefits:
- MALA member pricing for MALA professional development workshops
- Conferences, tours and special activities
- MALA PRO FLEX ONLINE TRAINING is accesible to all MALA members free of charge. FLEX (Foundation for Library Excellence) has been designed by library staff for library staff, with the intent of developing specialized skills and awareness of current and evolving library practices. Categories of training include Reader’s Advisory; Basic Library Services; Programming, Trends and Community Engagement; Supervisor, Management and Leadership; Human Resources; Paraprofessionals; Health and Wellness; Computers and Technology; Library Displays; Children’s Services; Teen Services; MALA Courier Delivery and Interlibrary Loan.
Interested in a membership with Interlibrary Loan Courier service? General information is in the left column or click here for more information.
Mid-America Library Alliance Educational Affiliate Membership* annual pricing:
Individual (1 person): $25
Organization Levels:- Up to 5 Part/Full Time Staff: $75
- Up to 10 Part/Full Time Staff: $150
- Up to 15 Part/Full Time Staff: $225
- Up to 20 Part/Full Time Staff: $300
- Up to 25 Part/Full Time Staff: $375
- Up to 30 Part/Full Time Staff: $450
- Up to 100 Part/Full Time Staff: $500
- Up to 200 Part/Full Time Staff: $750
- Over 200 Part/Full Time Staff: $1,000
If a State Library would like to purchase a membership for all of their member libraries, please contact MALA Executive Director Mickey Coalwell.
*Membership is for one year and non-transferrable