For membership information and application forms, write or phone the membership office (646 576-5151; membership@mla.org) or access the MLA Web site (www.mla.org). Membership runs for the calendar year; applications for 2007 membership will be accepted through 30 June 2007. Membership applications received after that date will be effective for 2008, although certain benefits—discounts on MLA publications, members' rates for convention registration and hotels—are available immediately.