RUSA Update

From the President

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The year’s ALA Midwinter in Dallas was a great time to see old friends and to participate in the many RUSA activities that took place there. Two of the highlights were the annual RUSA Social and the RUSA Book and …

Smart investing@your library®

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Margaret Monsour, Project director, Smart investing@ your library® The Financial Industry Regulatory Agency (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation is partnering with the American Library Association and RUSA to bring Smart investing@ your library® to communities across the country. This grant …

Emerging Leader Report

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

On Friday, January 20, the 2012 class of Emerging Leaders met for a daylong session of leadership training, project planning, and an introduction to ALA. Though this was a lot to pack into one day, it was energizing to have …

RUSA Announcements, Spring 2012

RUSA Standards and Guidelines (S&G) Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Guidelines for Interlibrary Loan Operations Management, from the STARS Codes, Guidelines, and Technical Standards Committee is now an official RUSA guideline! These guidelines make recommendations regarding the qualifications needed for managers of interlibrary loan and document delivery services and give …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012

Message from the BRASS Chair

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

BRASS Notes Carol E. Schuetz, Editor Hello BRASS members! 2012 promises to be a very good year for BRASS. First, the programs and forums for Annual in Anaheim look very exciting. We are bringing back the Mastering Business Acumen (MBA) …

BRASS Notes, Message from Chair, Spring 2012

BRASS Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The committee has completed the spring 2011 and fall 2011 issues of the online newsletter, Academic Brass. Now that the conversion of the ALA website to a new web management system has been completed, these issues are being posted on …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS Program Planning Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The 2012 BRASS Program Planning Committee decided to add a little spice to our program title with the hopes of attracting more attendees to our event. The program title has been changed to “Adventures in Dataland: Business Data Sources.” We …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS Business Reference Sources Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Business Reference Sources Committee (BRSC) is continuing to nominate titles for its best business reference sources of the year column which appears in RUSQ – and beginning to winnow down the initial list that we’ve put together so far …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS Education Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The RUSA BRASS Education Committee is excited to present a new full-day preconference for the ALA 2012 Annual Conference in Anaheim: “Mastering Business Acumen (MBA) in a Day: Business Concepts for Library Reference.” The last time we were in Anaheim, …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS Vendor Relations Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The BRASS Vendor Relations Committee has been working on getting a new sponsored award up and running. Currently, we are awaiting final approval from ALA and we look forward to hopefully announcing this new award (and to soliciting nominees) soon! …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS Morningstar Public Librarian Support Award Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

BRASS Morningstar Public Librarian Support Award committee has made a selection for this year. In order to be eligible for the award, nominees must be a current member of the American Library Association, have a career interest in business reference …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

BRASS 25th Anniversary Planning Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Plans are underway for the BRASS 25th Anniversary Party to be held on Monday, July 1st at ALA Annual 2013 in Chicago. Keep your calendars open for this fabulous event. Stay tuned for details to come over the next year. …

BRASS Notes, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

Reference Publishing Discussion Forum

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

CODES Vicki Bloom, Editor About fifty librarians, publishers, and vendors attended the Reference Publishing Discussion Forum: “Life after the Statistical Abstract,” sponsored by RUSA/CODES Reference Publishing Advisory Committee.Moderated by Alesia McManus, owner of the “Save the US Statistical Abstract” Facebook …

CODES Section, Spring 2012

Collection Development Education Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Collection Development Education Committee recently posted a toolkit of resources to the RUSA web pages at: http://www.ala.org/rusa/contact/rosters/codes/rus-coded. The committee is open to recommendations to add to the toolkit. Please contact one of the co-chairs if have suggestions for additional …

CODES Section, Committee Reports, Spring 2012

Upcoming at ALA Annual in Anaheim

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Two RUSA CODES Committees Unite! Collection Development Planning and Assessment Committee & Collection Development Education Committee Big news for the Collection Development Planning and Assessment and the Collection Development Education Committees! Based on member interest, enrollment and overlapping committee charges, …

CODES Section, Spring 2012

Message from the Chair

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

History The History Section, with the sponsorship of ProQuest, offered a free genealogy preconference at the Midwinter in Dallas, Texas. Speakers included Lloyd Bockstruck, retired librarian from the Dallas Public Library, Aaron Holt of the National Archives, Sue Kaufman of …

History Section, Message from Chair, Spring 2012

Genealogy Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Genealogy Committee and GODORT will sponsor the RUSA History Section’s program at Anaheim this summer: “Mining Gold from the 1940 Census.” Images of the 1940 U.S. Population Census were released in April, 2012 following a 72 year embargo for …

Committee Reports, History Section, Spring 2012

Message From the Chair

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Message from MARS Newsletter of the RUSA-MARS Emerging Technologies in Reference Section Melissa J. Clapp, Editor MARS had a very productive Midwinter Meeting. This was the first Midwinter Meeting at which MARS largely participated virtually. Committees, other than the …

MARS Section, Message from Chair, Spring 2012

MARS Chair’s Program Planning Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The MARS Chair’s Program Planning Committee has been steadfastly working towards organizing a program that will be presented at the Annual ALA Conference. The program, which has been selected to serve as the 2012 RUSA President’s Program, is entitled “Library …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

RUSA MARS Virtual Reference Discussion Planning Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Conference report for 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting, Dallas, TX Discussion topic: “UX + VR FTW” Courtney Greene, Head of Digital User Experience at Indiana University Libraries-Bloomington, opened the Virtual Reference Discussion Forum by describing general principles of designing for user …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

Virtual Reference Discussion Group Planning Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Virtual Reference Discussion Group Planning Committee is currently discussing topic ideas for its Discussion Forum at ALA Annual. After the committee finalizes a topic and identifies a kick-off speaker, it will begin work on the following two projects: ● …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

Outreach Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The MARS Happy Hour at ALA Annual will be held on Saturday, June 23, 5:00-7:00 pm. This is our chance to relax, network and welcome new and potential members and others interested in the work of MARS. Location and other …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

RUSA MARS’ Products & Services committee: Statistics and Analytics: Ways to Record Library Interactions

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

How do we know if our library community is using the programs or services that our library offers? How do we know if our time is well spent in staffing these services? What products are put there that can help …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

Professional Development Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The new MARS Professional Development Committee is off and running! The newly formed committee, consisting of both the Education, Support and Training (ETS) and Professional Development (PD) Committee members, has been meeting virtually on a monthly basis since last fall. …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

MARS/RSS Virtual Reference Services Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The MARS/RSS Virtual Reference Services Committee held its virtual midwinter meeting on Friday, December 16, 2011. Minutes of the meeting are available at http://connect.ala.org/node/150606 and a recording at http://connect.ala.org/node/161596. The Committee is hosting a program at ALA Annual 2012 entitled …

Committee Reports, MARS Section, Spring 2012

Spring Election 2012

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The slate of candidates up for election for MARS offices this Spring are: For Vice Chair/Chair Elect (Vote for One): Marilyn N. Ochoa Samuel R. Stormont For Member-at-Large (Three year Term: Vote for One): Bryna R. Coonin Courtney Greene For …

MARS Section, Spring 2012

Message from the Chair

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

RSS Review, Winter 2012 Greetings RSS Members! ALA Midwinter 2012 was a great success. From the delicious food and good times at the RSS Pancake Breakfast and the RUSA Social, to the lively and informative discussion forums, we attendees …

Message from Chair, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Catalog Use Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Catalog Use Committee has been working out the details of our meeting for ALA Annual. The committee is planning a roundtable discussion covering key catalog issues. The meeting is titled “Rethinking the OPAC: Changing User, Changing Needs.” Specifically, we …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Cooperative Reference Service Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

In cooperation with the RSS Cooperative Reference Services Committee, member Arlene Weismantel and her colleague Christine Tobias, Michigan State University, have created a video providing an overview of cooperative reference. In this seven-minute video, Arlene and Christine explore the benefits …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Discussion Forums Coordinating Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Discussion Forums Coordinating Committee sponsored two very well-attended forums at Midwinter. The Sunday forum, “For Whom the Catalog Serves,” saw a lively discussion and presenters, Anne Larrivee and Ava Iuliano, kept things going with their questions and observations about …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Education and Professional Development for Reference

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Education and Professional Development for Reference Committee (EPDRC) is working with the MARS Professional Development Committee to create an in-person workshop for ALA Midwinter 2013 for library staff, along with investigating topics for online training to be made available …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Evaluation of Reference and User Services Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Evaluation of Reference and User Services Committee is planning a discussion forum for Annual 2012: “The How, What, and Why of Reference Evaluation and Assessment” As the number of reference statistics decline, librarians look to measure the value of …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Library Service to an Aging Population

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

At the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, the Library Services to an Aging Population hosted a free-flowing discussion about programs and services to Baby Boomers. Topics ranging from ebooks, computer classes, financial literacy, urban farming, veterans’ issues, history, and employment …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Library Services to the Spanish Speaking

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Library Services to the Spanish Speaking Committee held its 2012 Midwinter virtual meeting on January 19. Upcoming activities include a discussion forum at the 2012 Annual Conference titled “¿Que pasa? What’s Happening in U.S. Library Services for Spanish Speakers?” …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Management of Reference Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Management of Reference Committee held a Discussion Forum on Management of Reference on Saturday, January 21, at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas. Two topics were discussed: 1) the draft revision of the Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Marketing and Public Relations for Reference

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The RSS Marketing and PR Committee was honored with co-sponsoring a discussion on Young Adults and Reference Service at ALA Midwinter in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.. Dr. Marie Radford helped lead the discussion. Thanks …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Organization and Planning (O&P) Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

O&P members organized one face-to-face event in Dallas during ALA Midwinter 2012. Approximately twenty people turned out for RSS’s second annual Midwinter Pancake Breakfast, which served as a fun opportunity for new and veteran members to gather informally. Also while …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Recognition Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Join the RSS Honor Roll! When you hear Honor Roll do you have flash backs to high school? Maybe you have happy memories of the honor roll or maybe you think could of, would of, should of… Regardless of your …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Research and Statistics Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

After receiving a number of proposals, the Research and Statistics Committee met to choose the presentations for the 18th Annual Reference Research Forum. The committee had a lively discussion regarding the choice and now looks forward to an exciting Forum. …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Virtual Reference Services (MARS/RSS)

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The RSS/MARS Virtual Reference Services Committee held its virtual Midwinter meeting on Friday, December 16, 2011. Minutes and a recording of the meeting are available in ALA Connect. The Committee is hosting a program at ALA Annual 2012 entitled “Are …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Virtual Reference (VR) Tutorial Subcommittee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The planned activities of the VR Tutorial Subcommittee include revision of the VR tutorial modules using Drupal and performing user testing. As of December 2011, module revisions are in process. These include the Policies and Training modules. The team meets …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Web Advisory Board Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Web Advisory Board Committee had the 2012 mid-winter virtual meeting on January 30. The migration to Drupal has happened last year. Members have started to take trainings on using Drupal as the new web content management tool. For our …

Committee Reports, RSS Review, Spring 2012

Interested in getting involved with RSS?

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

If yes, then keep your eye on the RSS-L listserv! (See http://www.ala.org/rusa/sections/rss/rssprotools/rssedl to subscribe to the list.) I will be sending an email to the list as I start to make committee appointments. Many of our committees do their work …

RSS Review, Spring 2012

Message from the Chair

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

STARS Katharine Calhoun, Editor calhoun@gatech.edu First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone for a wonderful Midwinter Conference in Dallas. STARS held several well attended meetings and active discussion groups, and it is always great to catch up …

Message from Chair, Spring 2012, STARS

Education and Training Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Education and Training Committee held its 5th annual “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ILL” workshop in Dallas. Approximately 85 people attended and the workshop was once again well-received. We are grateful to our sponsors, OCLC, Midwest Collaborative …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

International ILL Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The International Interlibrary Loan Committee is currently working on a report of its 2011 survey of international ILL practices. This report will be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval and be posted on the STARS website. The Committee hopes …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

Nominating Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

The Nominating Committee turned in a fantastic slate of candidates for the next election. Polls will open at 9:00 A.M. CDT on March 19, 2012 for the American Library Association’s annual election, so don’t forget to vote! Denise Forro, Chair …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

Vendor Relations Committee

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

At Midwinter in Dallas, the Vendor Relations Committee members were joined by Katie Birch, Portfolio Director, Delivery Services at OCLC; Clare MacKeigan, COO of Relais International; and John Reese, COO of Backstage Library Works. One of the goals of the …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

Hot Topics Discussion Group

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

Approximately twenty-five attendees met for an hour of open discussion. Here are some brief highlights: Dropping Ariel / What alternatives are you using? ○ OCLC Article Exchange ○ Email PDF ○ Rapid X ○ Local File Drop Servers Distance Education/Providing …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

Interlibrary Loan Discussion Group

Posted by admin on February 27, 2012

David Atkins convened the meeting and introduced the two topics and speakers. Bethany Sewell, University of Denver, presented “100% Document Delivery: What to do when your collections are all off-site?” She discussed how the University of Denver’s Penrose Library provides …

Committee Reports, Spring 2012, STARS

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