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If you're a student in library school, you know you're not just preparing for a job. You're looking for a career. And medical libraries have always been the most technically innovative and state-of-the-art libraries to work in. Start your professional growth with knowledge…connections…new channels of information. Invest in yourself—and your new career—with a Student Membership in MLA. Begin your career-long affiliation with MLA with professional-level benefits (in addition to core member benefits):

networking with professionals at national conferences
a listing in our annual membership Directory
up-to-date-information on association activities through the MLA News
special student-only registration fees for MLA annual meetings, and for annual meeting continuing education courses
participation in the mla-student email discussion list
opportunity to join—and participate in—one or more of MLA's 31 sections or special interest groups
opportunity to serve on chapter, section, or national committees
Journal of the Medical Library Association
discounts on MLA publications
employment services: monthly job classifieds in the MLA News, the annual meeting placement service, and MLANET Job Opportunities provide you with the latest job offerings worldwide
a wide variety of grants, scholarships, and awards that give you a chance to learn more in your specialty—and to be recognized for your expertise

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You may join as a nonvoting Student Member at reduced dues of $40 per year. You're also eligible for Student Membership if you return to school. Please provide a copy of your valid student ID with your application.