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Choose your Membership type here. If you are completing this application for an institution or organization, choose the appropriate category as defined in our by-laws. If you are applying as a student, choose Student Member. If you are applying as an individual who is not currently employed by a WNYLRC member organization, choose Personal Member.
If you are currently employed by a WNYLRC member, you do not need to complete this form.
If you are unsure of the appropriate category, contact Jenn Northup at [email protected], 716-633-0705 ext. 100.

Patron Organizational membership is based on a flat fee and Membership Dues for the current fiscal year are $300.00 (see Membership Dues Schedule.) The membership year runs July 1 to June 30. Candidates whose membership is approved mid-year will receive an invoice for a calculated prorated membership fee based on the month of submission.

Privileges for this membership category can be found in the WNYLRC Bylaws.

This is an application for a Student membership to WNYLRC. The fee for a student membership is $15 and is valid for 1 year beginning the date of payment. All information in this application is subject to verification.

This is an application to become a Personal member or renew your Personal membership. If you are currently employed by a WNYLRC member library, you are already a member and do not need to apply for a Personal membership. Personal memberships are $32 and are valid for one year from the date of payment. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact Jenn Northup at [email protected], (716)633-0705 ext. 100.

The undersigned institutional representative petitions the Board of Trustees of the Western New York Library Resources Council for membership in WNYLRC.

The undersigned understands that this petition will be reviewed in accordance with the bylaws of WNYLRC and, if applicable, the Commissioner’s Regulations for the registration of Library Reference and Research Resources Systems dated November 19, 1996.

The undersigned understands that for this year the dues shall be based on the Membership Dues Schedule and is for the calendar year. Upon notification of acceptance by WNYLRC’s Board of Trustees, the membership shall become effective upon receipt of dues for the membership year.

The undersigned understands that the scale of dues for future years shall be recommended by the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the representatives of Governing (voting) member institutions or by ballot.

The undersigned understands that Governing and Standard Members agree to willingly and freely share available resources regionally, as stated in the WNYLRC Member Bylaws. Please familiarize yourself with these bylaws.

Please fill out as much information as possible. If you have questions you can contact Sheryl Knab, Executive Director (716) 633.0705 x121.

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Library Info

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Describe Your Organization

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MLS Staff

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My organization has an MLS-holder on staff.

My organization does NOT have an MLS-holder on staff.

Chartered by NYS

Representative Info

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Your materials budget is the dollar figure reserved for the purchase of library materials to add to your holdings (books, videos, databases, etc.). This figure should not include any funds reserved for general operations or supplies.

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