Membership Frequently Asked Questions

When does the APT membership year run?

APT's membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.

Is there a grace period after my membership expires?

Yes. On July 1, a two-month grace period starts. The membership lapses on September 1.

When is the best time to start a new membership?
Even though the membership year runs July 1-June 30, people are welcome to join at any time of the year.  New memberships purchased May 1-June 30 will automatically be continued for the following membership year.

When is the best time to renew a membership?
Existing members will be sent invitations to renew their memberships typically starting late May or early June.

How do I reset my password? (necessary for all members on our new website)

Step 1: Click on the Member Login button in the top right corner of your screen

Step 2: On the next screen, click the blue text Having trouble logging in? in the lower  right corner

 Step 3: On the next screen, enter your email address and click Continue

Step 4: Check the email account you entered for the email. Please note, sometimes automatically generated email end up in Spam or Trash folders by accident, so if you don’t see it after a few minutes, check those places. Once you get it, follow the instructions in the email 
Step 5: Enter your new password, then click submit to finish the process. You will need to login once again, and from there you should have access to the member portal, and other member benefits like discounted rates for events. 

I’m an existing member, but I’m having difficulty accessing member rates for events on the new website. Help!
To access a member benefit like member rates on events, you must first login to your account. If this is your first time using our new website, please note that you will need to reset your password for our new system. Note that some privacy settings on mobile devices might disable event functionality, so you might have more success on a desktop or tablet.

My company, agency, or organization may wish to cover my membership. What membership should we get, and how should we pay for it?
The best course of action is to confirm this matter with a representative from your company, organization, or agency and have them reach out to APT staff if they need to move to a different membership category. There are several levels of membership from which to choose (see here). Once the level is determined, the company/organization can join online or contact the Director of Operations for assistance. 

How does the Corporate Membership work?
A Corporate Membership is ideal for companies or other entities that would like to cover three (3) or more employee memberships. These members can be selected at the same time or during the year as long as one person is initially linked to the account. The individuals linked to the account can also be changed as needed during the year. Corporate Membership allows for further visibility for the company as the company name is included on the APT website as well as in the APT Bulletin. The Corporate membership has four price levels based on how many members they would like linked to the account. (See pricing chart.) Full details about each level are available here.

How does the Government/Nonprofit Membership work?
A Government/Nonprofit Membership is for Government and Nonprofit entities. The Government/Nonprofit Membership has three price levels based on how many members are linked to the account. (See pricing chart.) These members can be selected when joining or added during the year as long as one person is initially linked to the account. The individuals linked to the account can also be changed as needed during the year. Government/Nonprofit Membership membership allows for further visibility for the organization as the organization's name is included on the APT website as well as in the APT Bulletin. Full details about each level are available here.

How does the Institution Membership work?
This membership level is intended for those that wish to just receive Communiqué and the APT Bulletin. Typically this level is best for libraries or other academic and research institutions. The Institution level does not include discounted registration rates for the conference or other programming. Full details about this membership type are available here.

How does the Emerging Professional Membership work?
This is a membership level with a reduced price point for people within four years of entering the preservation field from a college, university, or trade apprenticeship program, with dues of $100 in the first year and increasing by $20 per year thereafter. After four years, renewing members must select another Membership category such as Individual. This level receives the same benefits as an Individual Member. 

How can I pay my membership dues?
New and renewing members can pay securely online. New members complete the form available on here. The easiest way to pay for a renewing membership is through the Member Portal. If a membership has lapsed (paying after September 1, please contact staff to reset your account to log into the Member Portal. We currently accept Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. 

If you do not want to pay online, select Pay Later at check out. You can then pay by phone by talking with staff at 217-529-9039 or mail a check to:

 The Association for Preservation Technology International
1930 18th St NW, Suite B2, #1153
Washington, DC 20009

If you require any assistance, feel free to email administration@apti.org.

Do I have auto-renew turned on? How do I turn it on/off?
Enabling auto-renew is an option when signing up as an APT Member. Having it enabled means that your credit card is charged on July 1 annually for the amount of your regular membership dues. You can turn this feature on or off by logging in to the Member Portal and updating your account.

What are the benefits of an APT Membership?
Depending on the type of membership, APT Members typically enjoy the benefits below. For full details about each level, please view this page. 

• APT Bulletin, the peer-reviewed journal that is the ultimate source for cutting-edge preservation techniques
  
• Communiqué, our quarterly electronic newsletter
• Discounted rates on registration for APT annual conferences, held in cities across North America*
• Discounts on specialized training and education opportunities*
• Access to APT Chapters, offering local networking and information
• Be part of a community of international preservationists
• Discounts on publications
• Listing in, and access to, the APT online membership directory
• Online access to past issues of the APT Bulletin via JSTOR, a digital archive that enables APT members to search, browse, download, and print full-text PDF versions of articles
• Individual-type members (Individual, Student, Life, Retired, Emerging Professionals, and Linked-Employees) are eligible to vote in the Board of Director elections.

* Not available at the Institution membership level.

I have a question not answered here. How can I get more information? 
Please call 217-529-9039 or email us.

Membership Types and Dues