RUSA CODES Readers' Advisory Research and Trends Committee
Charge
To consider issues, concerns, and trends relative to the development of readers' advisory services in all types of libraries; to be a forum for discussion about popular materials and readers' advisory services in libraries; to create/gather resources for RA librarians; to create standards and guidelines; to encourage and disseminate research on popular materials collections and their use in libraries; to identify continuing education needs of librarians and library support staff and create/disseminate information to assist with this need.
The committee also administers The Readers’ Advisory Research and Trends Forum, which includes picking the conference topic, soliciting papers/projects/presentations, selecting the speakers, and organizing the program.
Roster
No roster found.
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Composition
See RUSA or Section Bylaws.
Origin
See Committee Charge.
Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the committee. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.
Staff Liaison
Andrea Hill
Web Services Mgr.
312.280.4397
ahill@ala.org
