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The Reference and User Services Association is a network to educate, empower, and inspire its members to advance the evolution of the profession and better serve users in a continually changing information society.
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Registration is open for the 2025 RUSA Virtual Forum: Meeting Users' Needs March 4 & 6,2025.
Guidelines & Resources
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Welcome! The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is pleased to provide tools to help you in your job. The resources provided in the links
Catch up with RUSA!
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Did you miss a HOT RUSA webinar? Don't fret, check out the list of recordings available for purchase today: Supporting an Informed Citizenry with State
About RUSA
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The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is a division of the 91´«Ã½. RUSA serves all types of libraries in reference, user services, adult readers advisory and collection development as well as resource sharing, genealogy and archives, business reference and reference technology.
RUSA has six specialty sections that are free to RUSA members.
Get Involved: Volunteer!
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RUSA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. By getting involved with RUSA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.
RUSA Sections
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Business Reference And Services Section
Welcome to RUSA's Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS), your station for expertise on all aspects of business reference. Our members come from all kinds of libraries- public, academic, and corporate but all of them share a responsibility for being able to provide answers to business-related questions.
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CODES offers seven awards for outstanding books and reference works:
- (the year’s 25 most important works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry)
- (outstanding reference publications for small and medium-sized libraries)
- (top fiction in eight genres)
- (achievement in Jewish literature)
- (the most significant reference work)
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Plus two achievement awards:
- (demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature)
- (acknowledgement for excellence in book reviewing and other media for libraries)
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Get Involved!
In addition to connecting with our section, join an RSS committee. Members of RSS committees:
- Organize programs and host discussion forums;
- Write and maintain Standards, Guidelines, and Recommendations that help librarians worldwide; and
- Develop tutorials, administer surveys, and discuss developments in reference services.
To express interest in joining a committee, complete the 91´«Ã½ Volunteer Form and select RUSA, RSS.
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RUSA STARS' 5 Things Every New Resource Sharing Librarian Should Know
Are you new to Resource Sharing and Inter-library Loan? Check out these tips and resources put together by your colleagues!
Get Involved with RUSA STARS!
The majority of the committee and task force appointments are made in the spring by matching STARS members' interests and background with the section's needs. If you are interested in contributing your ideas and talent to a STARS committee, please contact Hilary Thompson, hthomps1@umd.edu.
RUSA's Interest Groups
Continuing Education
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RUSA abounds with opportunities for you to extend and refine your expertise: Everything from in-person programs at 91´«Ã½ Conference to webinars and eCourses. Whether you want to acquire new skills or sharpen your current skills, RUSA's online courses and webinars offer convenient and flexible learning opportunities on both basic and advanced topics.
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