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Why Members Only?

Many MLA resources benefit the entire health sciences library profession. Yet our primary goal is to serve our members. This MLANET area provides benefits to members exclusively.

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MLA Members: How to Enter?

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You need your MLA ID#	Your ID# is your MLANET username. ID#s appear on your MLA membership card.
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What's Available on the Members-only Website?

Advocacy Toolbox
This Web version of MLA's "Advocacy Toolbox: A Practical Guide To Communicating Your Value" offers both HTML and PDF versions of the information contained on cards sent to MLA members with the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA). The HTML version will be enhanced with more success stories and additional resources as they become available.
Apply for an MLA Committee
Some of MLA's greatest assets are the energy, expertise, and ideas that come from the volunteer efforts of its members. Join the more than 200 MLA members who volunteer their time and expertise in support of MLA initiatives, and gain leadership skills, expand your professional network of colleagues, and help MLA be responsive to member needs. (Available through October 31)
Benchmarking Network
This MLA initiative offers hospital, academic, and specialty health libraries an opportunity to learn more about benchmarking, compare data, establish best practices, and identify and work with a benchmarking partner. Participants in the 2004 data collection process can now view the results on the Interactive Reporting site in the MLANET Resources area. Watch for additional resources available to members during the winter and spring.
Designing Web-based Continuing Education Tutorial
Intended for current continuing education instructors who already have an understanding of teaching and adult learning principles, this Web-based tutorial is designed to take you through the process of formatting your continuing education (CE) content for delivery via the Web.
Members Directory
Find colleagues faster—and with up-to-date info—online! Updated daily by members, MLA's online member directory is a secure way to locate your peers and view or update your own information.
Members Professional Toolbox
The Professional Toolbox is a tool for members that makes widely dispersed resources available in a single location. This database of Web-based tools on a variety of topics and from a variety of sources, are selected by MLA members, for MLA members. Use these tools to continually learn, teach, and sharpen your professional skills!
MLA / Hay Group Study
How much time do medical library professionals spend on IT-related work? How does compensation vary between medical library and IT jobs? Visit the executive summary of MLA's Hay Study to see how medical librarian compensation and skills compare with IT professionals...and how this information can help you.
MLA-FOCUS
MLA-FOCUS is the Medical Library Association's email newsletter for members. It alerts members to new MLA products and services and important professional issues, provides links to professional tools, and highlights courses, publications, and conferences.
MLA News
Beginning with the January 2002 issue, the MLA News on MLANET is an exclusive benefit to MLA members only. The enhanced, online MLA News features articles not found in the print version, a yearly calendar, and more.
Salary Information: 1998 & 2001
More than 1,900 members provided data for the 1998 Salary Survey. View summary results by geographic area or institution type, or see how many colleagues receive specific benefits. Executive summary information from the 2001 survey is also available and members can order the survey at a reduced rate.
Travelers: Check Your Email
On the road? Open a browser at your location to stay connected via this Web-based email program. To access, you'll need your mail server address, email user name, and email password.

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