SLA Student Members
Library and Information Science Students – As you well know, embarking on a new career path can be a daunting experience as you set up your goals for the future. You need to embrace a networking paradigm because most career opportunities arise out of nurturing professional relationships.
Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Biomedical and Life Sciences Division can help you achieve success and satisfaction in your professional life.
Here are Five Very Practical Reasons for Students to join SLA and DBIO:
- Member dues for students are incredibly cheap. Reduced student membership
rate of $35 (you can receive this rate for up to 3 years!) makes
you a member of SLA and DBIO. Just fill out a Student
Membership Application form. Health Insurance is available.
- Programs and events to broaden your knowledge of the profession, whether
in person, at the Annual Conferences, or virtual
through SLA
Click-U. These activities are often free or at much reduced rates
for students. There are also many SLA
scholarships available. Travel
Stipends for Students to the Annual Conference are available every
year. See here for details. DBIO sponsored four students to attend the 2007 Annual Conference in Denver, CO:
2007 DBIO Student Scholarship Winners (left to right): Lisa Renee Johnston, Meredith Kristianne Saba, Catherine Marlow and Suzanne Switzer at the Division's Annual Meeting and Breakfast, Denver, CO, June 5, 2007.
- Health Insurance. SLA Members can save up to 30% on monthly premiums.
- The opportunity to interact with professionals as well as fellow students. These opportunities will be invaluable as you begin to job hunt, or look for internships and other ways to broaden your background and enhance your skills and knowledge
- Serve on a DBIO committee. For a relatively small investment of time, you meet professionals and gain valuable experience. And all without having to leave your desk! Just fill out our Volunteer form.
- Have fun and make new friendships that will last you a life time.
Build success on your own terms!
Join DBIO and SLA today!
Rev. August 2008