Benefits of BAISL Membership

BAISL is a professional organization of over 170 members from independent, parochial and Jewish schools from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Our collective membership boasts decades of experience and impressive buying power that adds up to an immense value for any independent school librarian.

Professional Support & Meetings

Two times during the school year BAISL members gather to share information, network, and participate in workshops. (Events)

Professional Development Grants

BAISL awards grants to members for the purpose of professional development. (Professional Development Grant)

Consortium Pricing

Because of our numbers, we are able to negotiate better prices on many of the major subscription databases used in school libraries.

Position Papers

A committee of dedicated members periodically crafts documents
of value and interest to our community. (Publications)

Library Jobs

Whether you're looking for a position, or are looking to hire in your
library, we post all levels of jobs for our members. (Job Postings)

BAISL Listserv

The BAISL Listserv is a general mailing list to join for members and non-members alike. This works as a mass-communication tool for all who sign up for it. (BAISL Listserv)