The submission site for the 2024 ALA Annual Conference Program Proposals is now open. We encourage all RUSA members to consider submitting a proposal for the 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA, please see the schedule below. Please use this submission site to submit content by the deadline of September 18, 2023 12…(Read More)
Thank you to those who stood in for election for roles within RUSA leadership. We have the results for the 2023 election! Congratulations to our new leaders: DIVISION LEADERSHIP Vice-President/President-Elect: Ilana Stonebraker Secretary: Sara Hess SECTION LEADERSHIP BRASS Vice-Chair/Chair Elect: Lisa Martin Member at Large: Kendra Spahr CODES Vice-Chair…(Read More)
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is excited to host its 2nd Annual Virtual Forum scheduled for March 28 & 30, 2023. Visit this link for additional information- https://www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-virtual-forum-reference-and-user-services-re-imagined…(Read More)
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is excited to host its 2nd Annual Virtual Forum scheduled for March 28 & 30, 2023. Visit this link for additional information- https://www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-virtual-forum-reference-and-user-services-re-imagined…(Read More)
Diana Tixier Herald, Independent Reviewer, named winner of 2023 CODES Louis Shores Award Diana Tixier Herald “In recognition of a career in service to collection development through print and digital reviews, education, and readers advisory resources.” – Award Committee statement Diana is an active participant in RUSA and YALSA committees, including the Reading List and…(Read More)
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) will host its 2nd Annual RUSA Virtual Forum March 28 and 30. The Forum will offer two nonconsecutive days of programs dedicated to showcasing the work of its section groups and professional best practices for our nation’s library workers in reference, user services, adult readers…(Read More)
NEW ORLEANS- The Listen List Council of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced the 2023 selections of the Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration. This year’s committee evaluated 293 titles with a total listening time of more than 2,838 hours. The final…(Read More)
RUSA and Section Candidate Slates for 2023 ALA Ballot Many thanks to those individuals who have agreed to stand for election in the coming ALA elections, to be held March 13 – April 5, 2023. We also extend our appreciation to the members of the RUSA Nominating Committee: Courtney McDonald, chair; Julia Martin (BRASS); Julie…(Read More)
RUSA Virtual Forum March 2023 The Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association is proud to announce the 2nd RUSA Virtual Forum scheduled for March 28 & 30, 2023. With the theme of Reference and User Services-Re-imagined, the Forum serves as an engaging space that sparks innovation and collaboration…(Read More)