Don’t miss this exciting event from RUSA! Literary Tastes: Celebrating the Best Reading of the Year Sunday, June 23, 8:00 am – 10:00 am Renaissance, Congressional Ballroom, Washington D.C. Details: What could be better than books and…
Most American communities are aging, and libraries are in a position to identify opportunities to meet the needs of older adults in their communities. Your library can help anticipate the growing technological needs of mature audiences, so they can better…
It is never too early to start talking about money. In fact, research indicates that children often form their financial habits as early as 7 years of age. So, children and teens would benefit from financial education early in their…
Learn how to use marketing and promotions to plan for the future, engage with users, and improve awareness of the library profession. Register for this four-week course beginning on May 20, 2019 which teaches you the difference between marketing…
Twenty-five years ago the Research and Statistics Committee, then part of Management and Operation Of User Services Section (MOUSS), sponsored the first Reference Research Forum. The Reference Research Forum has continued through the years even as RUSA sections changed…
RUSA is sponsoring 10 programs in addition to the President’s Program during the 2019 ALA Annual Conference. Additionally there will be meetings of the RUSA board, Section boards, committee meetings and discussion groups. All RUSA-sponsored events may be…
Thank you to those who stood in for elections for roles within RUSA leadership. We have the results for the 2019 election! Congratulations to our new leaders: DIVISION LEADERSHIP Vice-President/President-Elect: Courtney McDonald Secretary: Bobray Bordelon DIVISION BYLAWS…
RUSA Staff member Melissa Tracy sadly lost her courageous battle against cancer this week. Melissa was a positive influence on her fellow RUSA colleagues and fully committed to serving RUSA and its membership. Her loss will be sorely felt but…
Let’s face it, we all want to age well. Libraries are a community focal point with capacity to strategically facilitate, coordinate and partner with other organizations to educate, empower and engage older adults. Libraries and Aging 101: Educate, Engage…