Membership Benefits

The Maryland Chapter of SLA provides its members with a rich array of expert colleague resources and networking opportunities, including:

Email discussion list
Expand your network by subscribing to our email discussion list. For instructions on joining see:
http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/listserv.htm

The Cutting Edge (blog)
The Chapter uses a blog to quickly share Chapter and Association news, event details, issue updates, and other time-sensitive professional information with members and the general public.
http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/maryland/

Resource Sharing...For Members Only!
Borrow the latest SLA salary survey for your staffing plans and personal career objectives.
http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/survey08.htm

Student Chats
Members share experiences and insights with graduate students studing for a career in information services & management. The Maryland Chapter supports the SLA Student Chapter at the University of Maryland iSchool in College Park, Maryland.

Global Network
The Maryland Chapter is a regional chapter of SLA, offering members full access to SLA products and services including accredited continuing education courses, discussion listservs, information portals, publications, blogs, annual conferences, and leadership in information industry initiatives. SLA is a global association, representing more than 11,000 information providers from 80 countries.
http://www.sla.org

Electronically network with your SLA Maryland colleagues by joining our LinkedIn group, a social networking tool for professionals.
http://www.linkedin.com