About MLA: Membership
MLA supports a community of more than 2,500 individuals and institutions dedicated to providing the best health information for patient care, research, and scholarly communication. Become part of this vibrant and expert community!
Find your professional home with MLA!
- Connect with the expert colleagues and innovative skills you need to advance your career.
- Expand your knowledge base by joining the discussions in public and members-only communities.
- Equip yourself with the latest tools and education in health information management, research, and practice.
- Explore the latest tips, tricks, and evidence to advocate for your role and expertise in your institution.
- Apply for funding to finish school, do that next research project, or travel!
I Am MLA
MLA has been an integral part of my career growth in the profession. I have been able to participate in and learn about the organization and librarianship through the various opportunities in MLA. For me, the most beneficial aspect of my MLA membership has been networking and connecting with colleagues and mentors for collaboration, professional, and personal growth.
–Kelsa Bartley
Individual Benefits
| Benefit | Individual | International | Student | Affiliate | Emeritus |
| Connect with other experts with access to and inclusion in MLA’s private membership directory | X | X | X | X | X |
| Gain insights, expertise, and peer-to-peer support by collaborating with other topic, practice environment, or affinity colleagues in more than 40 MLA caucuses | X | X | X | X | X |
| Access financial support for your education, research, or travel, with more than $50,000 in grants, scholarships, and fellowships available annually | X | X | X | X | |
| Support and apply critical research to your everyday practice with the open-access, peer-reviewed, no-APC Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) | X | X | X | X | |
| Keep pace with the latest professional and member information through MLAConnect online and via email content alerts | X | X | X | X | X |
| Build knowledge throughout your career. MLA offers members discounts on MLA’s live or on-demand webinars, self-paced courses, and instructor-led courses. | 25%-62.5% discount based on category | 25%-62.5% discount based on category | 62.5% discount | 25% discount | 62.5% discount |
| Discounts for annual conferences (in person and virtual) | 25%-62.5% discount based on category | 25%-62.5% discount based on category | 62.5% discount | 25% discount | 62.5% discount |
| Additional $75 discount for presenting at an annual conference | X | X | X | X | X |
| 25% discounts on specializations | X | X | X | X | X |
| Discounts on AHIP fees | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | no fee |
| MLA CE credits for NNLM course learning | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Member registration rates for allied associations’ events | X | X | X | X | X |
| Save 10-30% on MLA books that address information needs of the profession | X | X | X | X | X |
| Leadership opportunities at the national and caucus level | X | X | X | X | X |
| Learn and share skills as a volunteer in many roles and events | X | X | X | X | X |
| Vote in Association elections and on association governance | X | X | X | X | |
| Maintain your own professional profile area and choose what fields and information to share with your colleagues. | X | X | X | X | X |
| Looking for a job? Have an expert review your CV or resume, or provide tips on interviewing skills, with MLA’s online or annual meeting Resume Clinic service. | X | X | X | X | X |
| Your membership travels with you as your job or status changes. No matter who pays for your membership, it’s yours. | X | X | X | X | X |