The Chinese American Librarians Association starting with eighteen members in 1973 has now 1,079 members according to CALA 2004/2005 Membership Directory just released. Membership breakdown by chapters is as follows:
| Chapter and Others | Number of Members |
| California | 270 |
| Florida | 29 |
| Greater Mid-Atlantic | 175 |
| Midwest | 200 |
| Northwest | 218 |
| Southwest | 68 |
| Others including foreign countries | 119 |