Membership

The Special Library Association (SLA) is the international association representing the interests of thousands of information professionals in over eighty countries worldwide. SLA empowers information professionals through learning, advocacy, and networking.  SLA offers you FREE membership in one of the 25 subject Divisions and the opportunity to join others for a small membership fee.

Membership in the Biomedical and Life Sciences Division offers you many opportunities to help you build peer professional relationships, strengthen managerial and leadership skills, expand technical knowledge and develop new skills and expertise in a non-threatening and fun atmosphere.

DBIO was established in 1935 to provide members engaged or interested in the exchange and disseminating of life sciences and health information an opportunity for personal and professional growth. With an average membership of over 800 individuals, we are one of the largest SLA divisions.

This pie chart shows that our members come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences. Recognizing that our strength lies with our members, DBIO seeks to offer a wide range of programs, events, publications, and volunteer opportunities to create a strong community of practice. (You can also view our 2007 Membership Chart.)

Find out more about the Benefits of Joining!

Rev. October 2008