AILA was founded in 1979 in conjunction with the White House Pre-Conference on Indian Library and Information Services on or near Reservations. At the time, there was increasing awareness that library services for Native Americans were inadequate. Individuals as well as the government began to organize to remedy the situation. AILA has a constitution and bylaws , which set its structure, membership categories and policies. Any person or institution interested in AILA's goals may join.
Institutional membership is for libraries and other organizations.
You can link to a membership form to print out or download. It contains dues information. Members receive the American Indian Libraries Newsletter . The membership year is from July 1-June 30. The American Indian Libraries Newsletter appears four times per year.