Membership
Membership is voluntary. AALCAM has two kinds of members and one honorary invitation.
| Kind | How to become one | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Member | Free. Join with your name and email. | Read library items whose terms allow it, donate material, and vote for the Ethics Board after 90 days. |
| AALCAM Certified Professional | Verified identity, education and experience, and a test. See Certification. | Everything an Associate has, eligibility to be elected to the Ethics Board, and a listing in the directory if you approve. |
| Honorary Fellow | By invitation only. | Takes part on their own terms. Bound by the core of the Code of Ethics. |
Voting
All members vote, and only on who sits on the Ethics Board. They never vote on the mission. To keep elections fair, each person has one account with a confirmed email address, and a member must have belonged for 90 days before voting. More on elections.
What is expected of members
- Serve the growth of the people you work with, and follow the Code of Ethics.
- Give accurate information and keep it current.
- Do not misuse AALCAM's name or imply credentials it does not issue.
A member who uses AALCAM for partisan politics or to promote or attack a religion is permanently excluded, after being heard. Read the rule.
Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellows are invited by AALCAM in recognition of their contribution to the fields AALCAM serves. A Fellowship is an invitation, not a certification: AALCAM has not tested or verified a Fellow's credentials. Fellows take part on their own terms. Like every member, Fellows are bound by the core of the Code of Ethics. A Fellow who violates it is removed from the Fellowship after being told what is alleged and given a chance to respond. The decision is final.
What membership is not
Membership is not a license to practice and does not by itself constitute certification or accreditation. Only AALCAM Certified Professionals have been verified and tested.
Join as an Associate Member
Associate membership is free. Tell us briefly where you are based and what you do.