The Arizona Chapter of the Special Libraries Association exists for the purpose of informing specialists in a wide variety of information-providing service centers of professional development opportunities, networking for the exchange of ideas and keeping abreast of the state-of-the-art.

In order to join our chapter, you must join our parent organization, the Special Libraries Association (SLA), and indicate the "Arizona Chapter" on the membership as your FREE local chapter.

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Local contact: Elizabeth Gouwens, Chapter President

Six Very Practical Reasons to Belong to SLA

• Automatically receive your monthly subscription to Information Outlook which features cutting-edge articles and the most up-to-date news of the information profession.
• Automatically receive your random electronic publication SLA.COMmunicate to benefit members' careers by providing information on current challenges and trends in the profession, career-long learning, and management tips.
• Unrivaled opportunity to connect with powerful, ready-made networks. You may join a local chapter AT NO EXTRA COST. You may also join any one of the 25 discipline-specific divisions AT NO EXTRA COST. You may expand your network to additional chapter, divisions or caucuses for a nominal fee.
• Purchase at substantial discount SLA's renowned publications geared toward enhancing the information expert's professional knowledge.
• Stay ahead of change by participating in courses offered through SLA's Strategic Learning and Development Center and receive significant discounts. Your members-only discount for SLA's annual conference bringing together thousands of information professionals and hundreds of vendors more than covers the cost of your annual dues.
• As an added benefit to our membership, take advantage of our Affinity Program which consist of fee-free MasterCard, Insurance and car rentals. For questions about membership use FAQ/Help or contact membership@sla.org