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The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) offers
outstanding value to its members – in product and conference
registration savings, live and virtual learning opportunities, a
supportive community, and much more.
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| AIIP Vendor Relations Program |
Take advantage of deals offered by our Industry Partners and Industry Affiliates – including key vendors such as Lexis/Nexis, Dow Jones & Co., Dialog, and Information Today.
Check out AIIP's current Industry Partners and Industry Affiliates. (Eligibility for some benefits varies by membership level, at the discretion of the vendor.)
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e-Learning
| Attend live webinars or view them after the broadcast. Have a topic to suggest?
See the events calendar to learn about upcoming programs.
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Discussion List |
Ask questions and share expertise on research sources, technology, marketing, business management, and more using AIIP's confidential discussion list. Join in one of the most popular benefits of AIIP membership.
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| Member Publications |
AIIP CONNECTIONS - Stay abreast of information industry developments, new books, new tools, and Association activities.
Read recent issues.
AIIP President’s Update - A monthly e-mail shares news on vendor discounts, upcoming events, and ways for you to get involved in AIIP.
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| AIIP Annual Conference |
Attend each spring for practical sessions, inspiring speakers, networking, and a general recharge. Arrive early for pre-conference workshops. Get free training from vendors such as Dow Jones & Co., Dialog, SkyMinder, and LexisNexis.
Make plans to attend!
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| AIIP at Industry Events |
Be seen, be heard, and connect with colleagues at key industry events where AIIP is exhibiting.
See the AIIP Calendar for upcoming events.
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| AIIP Volunteer Mentoring Program |
Get matched with a mentor, or give back by helping a new business owner with strategic planning, information skills, marketing, and other aspects of building a business.
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Suggested Reading
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Q. What can an aspiring independent information professional read to learn more about running a research business?
A. Start with “Info-Entrepreneurship: A Resource Guide for the Independent Information Professional."
It and many other FAQs and planning tools are available to members.
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| Committees |
Contribute and build skills, and get to know other AIIP members.
Learn about the committees that make AIIP run!
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The Member Directory
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Get listed in AIIP's online Member Directory to help prospective clients find you, or use it to find other AIIP members for project collaborations.
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| Business Tools |
Use or adapt model legal agreements developed by AIIP, including a
subcontracting contract and a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement.
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| AIIP Business Partners Program |
Get discounts on products and services purchased online. You'll save money while generating a percentage for AIIP. |
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It's like being part of a huge, international family - I feel like I am surrounded by supportive colleagues, even though I work on my own.
- Michele Bate, England
As an IIP in Europe, membership in AIIP is a lifeline to me. It’s crucial for staying current with information industry trends, maintaining expertise as a searcher, honing business skills, and understanding business ethics issues. Any information specialist can be independent, but one cannot be professional without belonging to AIIP.
- Valerie Matarese, Italy
I joined AIIP before I had even started my business...one of the best investments I have made. The lively discussion list, the collegial tone of AIIP members, great discounts from our industry partners and affiliates, lots of professional development through webinars and our annual conference. I can't imagine being an info-entrepreneur without belonging to AIIP.
- Mary Ellen Bates, USA |