Some of the benefits of professional association membership are:

• Lends credibility – Membership of a professional association indicates to your potential that you are active in your profession and work to stay up to date in your field.
• Opportunities for education and placement – Most associations have opportunities to learn more through speakers, professional development courses, educational webinars, articles and newsletters. LPA give you platform to work in different projects as per your potentialand entitlement.
• Peer support and mentor opportunities – You have an opportunity to meet others who are in your field who can offer solutions and resources. Some associations have formal mentor matching but all offer the opportunity to meet other more experienced people who may be open to mentoring you as you grow.
• Networking opportunities – Getting to know the other members of the association opens up chances to share referrals for services when a client needs a service you don’t offer or when your plate is full. Other members can also be great resources for connecting you to other resources.
• Meet potential people – Some associations have affiliate memberships for those who provide services to the industry that the association focuses on. This type of membership works best if you seek to bring value to your fellow members, offering answers to questions and wisdom without expecting to be paid. This allows you to showcase your expertise and let people know you. When they are looking for someone with your skills you will be one of the first they think of.
• Discounts – Most associations have preferred partners who offer special deals and discounts to association members. LPA offers special discount for annual International Conference (I-KOAL), Webinars, Seminars etc.
• International Conferences (I-KOAL) – Most associations have annual meetings or conferences. Some are even offering online summits that save on travel costs. Attending a conference can be a significant investment but the opportunity to meet other members in person and take advantage of the speakers and learning opportunities can make a really big difference in your professional growth. Apart from that Library Professionals Association give opportunity to participate in different awards announced during I-KOAL.