Reference Services Section RSS
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/rss/index.cfm
Reference Services Section (RSS, formerly MOUSS) represents the interest of librarians engaged in direct service to the public and of those responsible for the administration of public services in all types of libraries.
Welcome to ALA’s Reference Department
What is the Reference Services Section (RSS)?
RSS is the place in the American Library Association (ALA) for librarians and support staff involved with frontline reference, and for those providing library services to special populations of users. RSS is a section of RUSA, the Reference and User Services Association.
The responsibilities of the Reference Services Section are
- to serve as a forum for sharing experience and information
- to explore new ways to assist users seeking information in a changing information environment
- to represent the interests of frontline and user services librarians and support staff
- to monitor activities of other units in ALA that have relevance to reference and user services
RSS Spotlight
RSS Review Fall 2009 Issue
New Definition of Reference
Measuring and Assessing Reference Services and Resources: A Guide
Meeting Highlights Form
How can you get involved with RSS?
Members of RSS committees work to advance the interests of the section. Committee activities range from planning for the section’s future to hosting forums and preparing publications. Most appointments are for two-year terms. If you are interested in joining a committee, please complete the RSS volunteer form. You may want to attend an All RSS Committee Meeting at Annual or Midwinter to learn more about our section.
Our Committees
Our Discussion Groups
Join RSS!
As you renew your ALA membership, please consider becoming a member of RUSA. With a RUSA membership, you can join RSS and as many other RUSA sections as you want at no extra charge. Adding RSS is easy
- Join or renew online and make sure to select RUSA and RSS.
- Join or renew by mail and make sure to check or write in the RSS section on your renewal or membership forms.
If you ever wanted to get involved with other reference librarians in ALA, this is your chance. Make sure to add RSS one as one of your sections this year.