Membership is open to anyone who supports the aims of the Society, be they bookbinder (professional or hobbyist), conservator, librarian, book lover or collector. All categories of membership (see below) will receive the Society journal, BOOKBINDER, national newsletters and details of meetings in their region.
On joining the Society, members are expected to abide by the Articles of Constitution (PDF).
HOW TO JOIN
Note that annual subscription runs from 1 January to 31 December (there is no pro-rata rate).
You can join online now via PayPal using the button below…
Please note that it is not necessary to have a PayPal account to do this. The following credit cards are also accepted:
Membership Categories | |
FULL MEMBER: |
This will apply to all members except for the following categories. |
JOINT MEMBER: |
For two members living at the same address, both equally eligible to attend and hold office but with only one copy of each newsletter and journal between them. |
CORPORATE MEMBER: |
Any corporate body wishing to belong to, and to support the Society. |
AGED 25 & UNDER: |
As Full Member but benefiting from a reduced subscription rate. |
STUDENT MEMBER: |
Those members attending a FULL-TIME course relating to
bookbinding. |
OVERSEAS MEMBER: |
Those living outside the UK who wish to join the Society. |
HONORARY FELLOW: |
Honorary Fellowships shall be awarded by the Council to a member considered to have contributed outstanding service to the Society. |
HONORARY MEMBER: |
Honorary Membership shall be ratified by the Council after recommendation by the Region. |