- Regular communication on matters of importance to the library and information community.
- Recruiting or employing library staff – receive expert employment advice from experienced professionals.
- Starting a library – NIWA members can advise you
- Benefit from NIWA’s advocacy work at all levels of government
- Be informed of meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences that will provide professional development for your staff
- Ability to send 1 or 2 staff members to NIWA professional development activities at member rates
- Ability for one representative to vote at NIWA meetings
- Support NIWA’s work to maintain educational standards for the information profession.
- Regular communication on matters of importance to information workers
- Refresh and update your skills and knowledge
- Learn something new to broaden your professional scope
- Discounted rates for meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences
- Eligibility to serve on NIWA committees
- Increase your networks by volunteering in an area of NIWA’s operations that interests you
- Ability to network with other members in all sectors and all levels of the profession
- Eligibility for NIWA awards
- Eligibility for grants, scholarships or other financial opportunities
- Eligibility to attend the SCECSAL, ESARBICA, and IFLA conference at the reduced rates