While I cannot disagree with Jeffrey's assessment, there still remains
one difficulty in my eyes. Current dues and and an increase make it
incredibly difficult for those on a lower payscale to become (and
remain) members. There are societies whose membership structure takes
this into account and has a lower dues option for non-salaried
librarians and support staff (who make under a given amount). Our
current structure (nor the proposed) does not provide an easy option for
librarians and staff in these categories. Though I do notice that in
Rachel's overview of the dues from 1998 and 2004 there is a (50K+) under
individual, not sure where that derives from. While I believe current
members will stay members and pay the $120, the current structure may
continue to hinder new and underemployed librarians and staff who do
want to support and be involved but may not find it economically
feasible.
Alison L. Huftalen
Catalog Librarian
Art Reference Library
Toledo Museum of Art
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