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At-a-Glance MLA Benefits Guide

Networking

Develop a network of support among your colleagues and share ideas in dozens of settings. With MLA, you have direct access to thousands of experts in health information.

The key below shows the letter and color selection for each membership level. Benefits for each level are indicated when the letter appears in the appropriate color column.

I	Institutional Members
R	Regular Members
N	International Members
A	Affiliate Members
S	Student Members

MLA Membership Status					MLA Benefit	How it Helps You Advance
I	R	N	A	S	ANNUAL MEETINGS	Meet with more than 2,000 fellow professionals.
I	R	N			ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP	Seek out other academy members to compare progress or volunteer to mentor a provisional member.
I	R	N	A	S	MEDLIB-L, OTHER DISCUSSION LISTS	Engage in regular discussions about current topics.
I	R	N	A	S	ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES	Meet and work with colleagues from around the world.
I	R				ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN OFFICIAL ROLES	Chair committees or hold elective office.
I	R			S	ELIGIBLE TO WIN RECOGNITION	Join the ranks of colleagues who have made contributions to the profession.
I	R	N	A	S	ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON ASSOCIATION WORK GROUPS	Serve on task forces, committees, councils, and boards.
I	R				ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS	Stay involved in assocation business by exercising your right to vote.
I	R	N	A	S	OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN MLA SECTIONS	Collaborate with colleagues in your specialty.
I	R	N	A	S	CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES	Take classes or symposia and team up with your classmates.
I	R			S	NATIONAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS	Participate with other devoted members to make a difference.
I	R	N	A	S	NATIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARIANS MONTH	Use association-sponsored event to engage interaction with colleagues in your institution.
I	R	N		S	PRINT SUBSCRIPTION AND ONLINE ACCESS TO SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	Learn about current practice and theory and encourage conversations on important issues.
I	R	N	A	S	SUBSCRIPTION TO NEWSLETTER, MLA NEWS	Watch for course, conference, and policy announcements.
I	R	N	A	S	ACCESS TO TRIENNIAL SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY RESULTS	Compare national compensation statistics to inspire dialogue with colleagues.
I	R	N	A		E-MAIL COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF, ASSOCIATION LEADERS, AND COLLEAGUES	Stay in touch with everyone in MLA at the click of a mouse.
I	R		A	S	PUBLISH YOUR RESEARCH	Be recognized for your professional expertise with an article in the BMLA.

At-a-Glance MLA Benefits Guide

Networking

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