To provide a discussion and information-sharing forum for librarians with particular interests in the German-speaking nations or in any aspect of German studies. The Germanists Discussion Group, established in 1988, has a convener; it meets at the Annual
To produce every year a slate of candidates for the section's elected positions: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary, and Member-at-Large. The slate requires two candidates for each position.
To produce an annual slate of candidates for the section's elected positions: Vice- Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary, and Member-at-Large. The slate requires two candidates for each position. This committee may also recommend ESS members for various committee
Promote research in European Studies, with a particular focus on library-related research. Assist in the dissemination of research results through conference programs, publications, and other means. Conduct planning activities on behalf of the section as
Administers and serves as the jury for the annual study grant, which supports travel required for research projects on European Studies, librarianship, and the book trade.
To discuss topics of current interest relating to the acquisition, organization, and use of materials emanating from the Romance-language-speaking countries of Europe, or pertaining to any aspect of the study of these countries. Established in 1990, the
To discuss topics of current interest relating to the acquisition, organization, and use of materials emanating from the Nordic countries of Europe (i.e. Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland) or pertaining to any aspect of Scandinavian or Nordic
To discuss topics of current interest relating to the acquisition, organization, and use of materials emanating from the Slavic and Eastern European countries, or pertaining to any aspect of the study of these countries.