The information that follows is designed to help members of the profession use the association's programs and services and to offer a convenient reference tool for members who wish to undertake specific association-sponsored activities. Unless otherwise noted, all correspondence should be addressed to the department or person indicated at the MLA office, Cooper Station, PO Box 788, New York, NY 10276-0788. At press time the MLA office was moving, and the new phone and fax numbers were not known. For the new fax numbers or to reach a staff member by phone, call 212 475-9500. To reach a staff member by e-mail, follow the address format firstname.lastname@mla.org. A list of staff members appears on pages 529-31.

For membership information and application forms, write or phone the membership office (membership@mla.org) or access the MLA Web site (www.mla.org). Membership runs for the calendar year; applications for 2001 membership will be accepted through 30 June 2001. Membership applications received after that date will be effective for 2002, although certain benefits-discounts on MLA publications, members' rates for convention registration and hotels-are available immediately.