LISA is a Special Interest Group of the USENIX Association.

Offering conferences and training to enhance the technical and managerial capabilities of members of the profession.
Promoting activities that advance the state of the art or the community.
Providing tools, information, and services to assist system administrators and their organizations.
Establishing standards of professional excellence, including the System Administrators’ Code of Ethics, and recognizing those who attain them.

LISA SIG offers its members professional and technical information through a variety of programs:

Discount on registration for LISA conferences, the most in-depth, real-world system administration training available.
The USENIX Short Topics in System Administration book series
- Access to the large and growing online library of USENIX Short Topics in System Administration books
- A free book every year: Your choice of any book in print
- Discount on all USENIX Short Topics in System Administration books in print
Access to the LISA SIG Jobs Board list of jobs available
Ability to post on the LISA SIG Jobs Board jobs wanted page
The option to join LISA-members, an electronic mailing list for peer discussion and advice
Discounts on industry-related publications
Immediate access to the extensively tabulated results of the LISA SIG Salary Survey