Reference & User Services Association (RUSA)

Reference Interview: Do you know why people don't ask for what they really want? Find out in this interactive workshop.
History Genealogy Preconference

This all-day preconference addresses
issues of importance to library staff
and administration when serving or
partnering with genealogical patrons,
volunteer, scholars, or educators.

Learn more here!
RUSA President's Program:

Our Values, Ourselves:
Examining Our Values
and What Others
Value about Us.

Saturday, June 28
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
How Business Librarians Support Entrepreneurs

Ready to maximize the value of your library to local entrepreneurs?

Learn more about this full-day workshop here.
A full list of the 2014 Book and Media award winners can be found in this complete press packet.
Online Learning: Convenient, affordable, relevant. Check out the full schedule of RUSA online courses and webinars, and learn how to submit proposals for new courses or webinars.
Get smart about managing money ...learn how to help library users become smarter about their money, get tools and patron-tested ideas from other libraries, and add more value to your community.

RUSA News

Job Announcement: RUSA Update Editor

Posted on April 12, 2014 | 8:53 am

Apply for a grant through the Smart investing @ your library program

Posted on April 10, 2014 | 10:31 am

ALA unveils shortlist for 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction!

Posted on April 7, 2014 | 9:09 am

Community Financial Education Project will collaborate with public libraries across the country.

Posted on April 3, 2014 | 4:14 pm

Making sense of business reference with the accidental business librarian – Rachael Altman

Posted on April 3, 2014 | 1:35 pm

ALA News

ALA unveils shortlist for 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

Posted on April 9, 2014 | 1:53 pm

RUSA announces President's Program at 2014 ALA Annual Conference

Posted on April 8, 2014 | 1:00 pm

RUSA announces preconference programming at 2014 ALA Annual Conference

Posted on March 25, 2014 | 10:46 am

Most distinguished librarians in reference announced for 2014 achievement awards

Posted on March 4, 2014 | 3:59 pm

RUSA issues Request For Proposal for branding initiative

Posted on February 25, 2014 | 10:53 am

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ALA Connect

NOW RECRUITING: 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE NMRT RRS VOLUNTEERS!

Posted on March 10, 2014 | 3:44 pm

Call For Proposals: What's Your Hot Topic?

Posted on November 5, 2013 | 4:39 pm

Hotel map for Midwinter Conference in Philadephia

Posted on October 16, 2013 | 6:05 pm

Preliminary Meeting Schedule: Midwinter 2014

Posted on October 7, 2013 | 4:22 pm

RUSA Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on September 19, 2013 | 10:22 am

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Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings

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Career Resources Page

Your library job resource page is here!

RUSA Sponsorships

Find out more about sponsorship opportunities or view a list of our sponsors.

New Online Courses

RUSA has new online continuing education courses to help boost your career.

RUSA Membership

Find out how RUSA membership can benefit you.

Notable Books

Check out 25 very good, very readable books for adults.