Business Reference in Public Libraries

Charge

To study, promote, and support the role of business reference in public libraries.

Roster

Elizabeth Malafi (Chair, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Pinar Arcan (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mr. John Christopher Burns (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Julie Rhea Carnegie (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Marlene Feehan (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Kay K. Ikuta (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Suzanne Joan Kaller (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Meredith A. McCarthy (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Kelly Nichole Miller (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Eric Scott Petersen (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mr. Edmund A. Rossman, III (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Janet Tom (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mrs. Terry Zarsky (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)

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Composition

There shall be at least seven (7) members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS.

Terms of Office
Members of the Committee will serve for two years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a consecutive two-year term. Terms will be staggered so that continuity will be maintained.

Specific Duties

  • To study and foster the role of business reference in public libraries.
  • To address issues facing business reference in this environment.
  • To liaison with the Public Library Association, Career and Business Services Committee.

Origin

See Committee Charge.

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