This committee will create tools or learning opportunities to help librarians and staff manage reference services including: the use of qualitative and quantitative data to assist in responsible planning and decision making in reference services
Study and review the educational needs of library workers conducting virtual reference. Update the RUSA documents related to virtual reference as needed. Create virtual reference professional development resources.
To provide leadership, coordination, and direction for the section and to act for and by the authority of the section during the period between meetings of the section.
The RSS Communication Committee manages the section’s media outlets, including the website, the listserv, social media and contributions to RUSA Update; it promotes the section’s activities, events and initiatives; and it advises on other communication
To identify and study issues relating to the education and professional development of reference librarians and library support staff; to encourage and promote effective professional development and training; to monitor, evaluate and promote the
To explore ways of providing information and education on the subject and its problems for the profession and the people who work with this group, facilitating the use of library service by the aged, continually exploring ways of making library service to
To collect, analyze, and disseminate information on current research needs and statistical procedures in the fields of reference and information services; to sponsor an annual reference research forum. Learn more about the activities of the Research and
