FACTS & FIGURES
The AALL membership year is from June 1 through May 31 each year. Membership dues are prorated starting December 1.
View the AALL member categories and current dues rates.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
Total paid members: 3,688 (as of February 29, 2024)
BY TYPE
- Individual Members—3,431
- Retired Members—180
- Student Members—65
BY WORK SETTING
- Law School/Academic—39%
- Law Firm/Corporation—38%
- Government—11%
- Other—12%
BY SPECIAL INTEREST SECTION (SIS) MEMBERSHIP
- Academic Law Libraries SIS—1,124
- Black Law Librarians SIS—128
- Foreign, Comparative, & International Law SIS—255
- Government Documents SIS—162
- Government Law Libraries SIS—373
- Legal History & Rare Books SIS—207
- Legal Information Services to the Public SIS—239
- Legal Innovation & Technology SIS—537
- Library Systems & Resource Discovery SIS—262
- Private Law Librarians & Information Professionals SIS—1,329
- Professional Engagement, Growth, & Advancement SIS—236
- Research Instruction & Patron Services SIS—794
- Social Responsibilities SIS—213
- Technical Services SIS—488
Total number of AALL members that belong to at least one SIS: 3,176
2024 AALL BIENNIAL MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS SUMMARY
This survey is designed to gather feedback on different aspects of the AALL membership experience, ranging from the benefits members find most valuable to areas where AALL can enhance its services. The candid responses provide valuable insights, helping AALL tailor its services, events, and initiatives to better align with members' preferences and priorities.
2024 Biennial AALL Member Survey Results Summary (AALL members only)