ETS/RSS eForum Explores New Technology for Virtual Reference The RUSA-ETS Managing Emerging Technologies Committee and the RUSA-RSS Virtual Reference Services Committee mediated an eForum on the “Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Reference & Emerging Technologies” this…

The ETS Tech Showcase will present a wide variety of library technologies currently in use, as well as offer the opportunity for up-close demonstrations and, for some applications, hands-on experience. These include: 3D printing (LulzBot Minis), Virtual Reality…

Geoffrey Morse, Editor Greetings, all! This year has flown by in a whirl of events, discussions, brainstorming, experiments, and realigning as the Emerging Technology Section works to continue our active support of techsavvy and tech-interested public service librarians and…

Geoffrey Morse, Editor Greetings!  In the wake of RUSA’s realignment, I’m excited to share that ETS is moving forward with a more member-focused vision. We’re the section where technology and public services meet, and everything we…

Geoffrey Morse, Editor RUSA’s Emerging Technology Section is in full swing! Plan to join us at Midwinter for our Hot Topics discussion about digital assistants and AI. You’re also welcome at our Executive Committee meetings, where you can…

Geoffrey Morse, Editor From the ETS Chair ETS: Looking Ahead The 2017-2018 ETS year is going to be a busy one, and we are keen to get started! Our focus this year will be on making sure every member…

Geoffrey Morse, Editor Note from the ETS Chair It’s hard to believe this will be the fourth and final note I address to you all as chair of the section – time has flown by! It’s been a rewarding…

Spring 2017: ALA Midwinter Recap, ETS Member Survey, Volunteer for 2017-18 Committees // Geoffrey Morse, Editor Note from the ETS Chair Greetings, all! Longer days, warmer temperatures, April showers and May flowers are all on their way – as is the…

Winter 2017: ETS Events planned for ALA Midwinter 2017, Nominate an Outstanding ETS Colleague, Section Goals, and More // Geoffrey Morse, Editor Note from the ETS Chair Hello, everyone! It’s my pleasure to introduce this pre-Midwinter update from ETS…