To share activities, initiatives, and goals between organizations that have mutual interests in rare books, manuscripts, archives and other special collections, with a focus on the following responsibilities: -sharing the other organization's work with
To serve as an open forum for discussion about topics relating to the curatorial management of manuscripts, archival records, and other primary research materials, usually in nonprinted formats, including but not limited to photographic material, artwork
To identify and analyze RBMS membership, education, and professional development issues, including recruitment of new members, increasing participation of members in section activities, retention of members, and coordinating and promoting educational and
To serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas on promoting the visibility and use of original research materials. Discussion will focus on a range of public service issues including but not limited to reference services and reading room operations, public
To investigate the avenues of print and electronic communication available to the section, focusing primarily on publications of lasting value; to implement and clarify the procedures required by ACRL and 91´«Ã½ for publishing and communication within and
To serve as a resource for RBMS members and other librarians, archivists, dealers, and collectors concerned with the safekeeping of books, manuscripts, archives, and other special collections materials. Its duties are: 1. To provide information and
To coordinate Conference, Preconference, and Conference development committees to initiate and plan educational programs at section conferences and preconferences.
