member benefits
Joining both SLA and its Southern California chapter provide special librarians and other information professionals a wide variety of opportunities for professional development and growth. The following are some of the major benefits for joining the Southern California chapter of SLA:
- Six newsletters per year to get your current chapter news
- Local website to keep you informed of the latest trends in your career
- Professional development opportunties to sharpen your skills
- Networking events (luncheons and happy hours) to get to know other professionals in your local area and make a connection
- Discounted price on meetings and events
- Get a buddy on your first meeting attendance to introduce you to other members
- Employment opportunities on the chapter website
- Listserv as another information resource
- Executive Board Members receive stipends to attend conferences
- Scholarship worth $3,000 for our library student members