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I would absolutely join ALA if the dues were about 1/2 what they are. My student loan debt amounts to $70,000 between my ungergrad and graduate tuitions, and that monthly payment alone takes almost 1/4 of my take home pay as a school media specialist. I put myself through school while raising my family. I would love to be able to join ALA, but can't justify the expense, even though it is deductible. -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of M. R. Filipiak Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 10:57 PM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Re: ALA membership For what it's worth. I think ALA is too expensive, also. The cost is out of sync with library media specialist salaries. My other professional organizations are much more reasonable; they are ISTE at $65/yr and International Alliance for Invitational Education at $35/yr. Now that I am older, I can afford to join ALA. As a young mother raising children, it was impossible. Yes, we have a responsibility to contribute to our profession, but our professional organizations need to also remember their responsibilities to assist all of us. I would welcome less expensive fees for ALA. I wonder if it would increase the number of members. Regards, Marsha Filipiak Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Media Roseville (MN) Area Schools marsha@thefilipiaks.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-