Chapter Membership

The Maryland Chapter of SLA represents more than 200 information and knowledge professionals who live and work throughout the state of Maryland. Members work in diverse organizations including corporate, legal, academic, medical, association and government settings.

Our members are subject specialists, medical and legal researchers, competitive and business intelligence experts, taxonomists, archivists, independent consultants, document and electronic records managers, technology specialists, database developers, information industry companies, internet & social network administrators, search engine experts, directors, knowledge managers, Chief Information Officers, and other types of professionals working in the fields of information and knowledge management.

Our chapter is composed of a dynamic and friendly individuals who meet approximately 4-5 times every year to network and learn at different venues and chapter events. At any meeting one can chat with employed and retired professionals, students, industry vendor representatives, members from local affiliated professional groups, and non-member colleagues interested in our chapter. An overview of our chapter and recent events and membership benefits is provided in our chapter brochure, Your Invitation to Join Us!

Become a Member of SLA and the Maryland Chapter!

Becoming a member of the Maryland Chapter and SLA is easy. The membership form you need and cost depends on your status.

1. Current SLA members looking to join our Chapter, should complete an "Add" or "Change" form and submit it to SLA Headquarters. Here are the forms that will expedite your Chapter membership request.
   (Maryland Chapter Change Unit Form)
   (Maryland Chapter Add Unit Form)
2. If you are new to SLA, then you need to become a member of SLA and select as your FREE chapter affiliation, the Maryland Chapter. Here is the SLA Membership form that will expedite your membership application through the process.
   (SLA Member Form - Maryland Chapter)
 
3. Students currently studying for their Master's degree in information and knowledge management sciences, and related professions are invited to join SLA and our Chapter at a reduced Student Rate. Use this form to ensure you receive the Student Rate.
   (SLA Member Form - Maryland Chapter for Students)
4. SLA values all its members and the contributions they make to our profession. For that reason they offer reduced rates for retired colleagues. If you are retired, use the SLA Membership form to continue your membership at a reduced rate and to be a member of the Maryland Chapter.
   (SLA Member Form - Maryland Chapter)
 

2009 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign

Now through December 15, 2009 Maryland Chapter members are invited to ask their colleagues to join SLA and our chapter. Find information about the Campaign here. (Member-Get-A-Member Campaign)