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.
To provide an open forum for presentation and discussion of any topic or issue which involves rare book or special collections cataloging, especially topics or issues which also involve automation.
In coordination with Preconference Program Planning and Conference Development Committees, to develop and coordinate workshops at section preconferences and other 91´«Ã½ venues, and to assist institutions or organizations who wish to host these workshops.
To facilitate communication about activities related to recruiting for the profession among 91´«Ã½ units and other groups. To foster coordination and cooperation of recruitment efforts among 91´«Ã½ units and other groups. To avoid unnecessary duplication and
To provide a forum for discussion of trends and developments in the field of research metrics and scholarly impact, and the many ways academic librarians can support their faculty, administrators and students to understand, measure and extend the
