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

Have You Read the Summer 2014 RUSQ? Don’t Miss It!

Posted on July 14, 2014 | 9:25 am

Tell Us What You Think And Fill Out The RUSA Review Survey!

Posted on July 14, 2014 | 8:48 am

Now available! Reference and User Services Quarterly, Volume 53, Number 4! (Summer 2014)

Posted on June 24, 2014 | 9:23 am

This year our readers advisory experts on the Notable Books Council, of RUSA’s Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES), have compiled a list of readalikes for this year’s Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction shortlist finalists

Posted on June 23, 2014 | 11:43 am

Happy 75th anniversary of the Library Bill of Rights!

Posted on June 19, 2014 | 5:47 pm

ALA News

'The Goldfinch,' 'The Bully Pulpit' win 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

Posted on July 1, 2014 | 9:57 am

RUSA 101: A networking and orientation event for interested, new and current members

Posted on June 10, 2014 | 12:43 pm

Literary Tastes celebrates the best reading of the year

Posted on May 20, 2014 | 10:56 am

RUSA Literary Tastes author program features Daniel J. Brown, Tessa Dare and V.E. Schwab

Posted on April 25, 2014 | 4:06 pm

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

Posted on April 9, 2014 | 1:53 pm

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ALA Connect

NMRT RESUME REVIEW APPOINTMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED

Posted on June 23, 2014 | 9:25 am

NMRT RESUME REVIEW SERVICE BOOTH GREETERS NEEDED

Posted on June 12, 2014 | 3:51 pm

NMRT RESUME REVIEW SERVICE REVIEWERS & BOOTH GREETERS NEEDED!

Posted on June 4, 2014 | 8:51 am

Distance Learning Section Discussion Group at Annual 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 | 1:44 pm

REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED TO HAVE RESUMES REVIEWED!

Posted on June 3, 2014 | 8:34 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.