Professional Associations (ALA/SLA/SAA)

[ExpensivePink]

Hi everyone,

 

just wondering if any students/prospective students are involved in the professional associations for librarians? When i was in an MLS program, I greatly enjoyed SLA, and actually found my first professional gig through networking done there. Unfortunately, I have to pay for memberships out of pocket so I take turns with membership - no way I can afford them all. Now that I'm hoping to return to school, I plan to join EVERYTHING -- the student rates are so much more manageable.

 

I just got back from ALA Midwinter and had a great time. Got a chance to speak with a lot of librarians I look up to (from their writings or leadership).

 

Anyone else involved, officially or unofficially?

 

[annieca]

If I go to grad school in the UK, I'm considering joining CILIP which is the UK version of ALA. Otherwise, probably will join SAA at some point.