As a member you’ll have regular opportunities to network in person with:

• local Branch meetings (for members within the UK)
• International Sections (for those of you outside the UK)
• Specialist Groups (for everyone)

These all include talks and discussion on a range of topics relevant to each group, a list of groups can be found here.

You can also network online using:

• The BCS Members Group on LinkedIn
• BCS Member Network

You can also interact with us on social networking with Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Once you’re a member you’ll have access to our online libraries:

• ITNOW, our quarterly magazine which is available in print or digital
• Discounted rates for access to the ACM Digital Library
• Books 24x7 - 250 IT and business eBooks,
• EBSCO - 5,000 business journals and magazine & 4,000 Computer and Applied Science titles
• Forrester Reports - a new report each month, plus unlimited archive access

Other news and developments from around the IT world and the rest of the membership is available through:

• eBCS, our weekly email newsletter
• The digital version of Computing
• Our various Members Social Media (e.g. @BCSMembership)

There is a selection of exclusive member discounts at the BCS Bookshop.

If you become a Chartered IT Professional you can also access our Best Practice Portal.

Your membership will also entitle you to a number of services to support your professional life:

• Email forwarding gives you a consistent and professional email address (@bcs.org) for the lifetime of your membership
• Significant discount on Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII)
• UK employment dispute services
• Legal help - online or telephone
• Framing & plaque service, for your Membership certificate
• Discounts on a number of training courses, from a number of providers
• Membership Extras offers savings on money and time for both personal and professional activities