About EBSS

The Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (a division of the American Library Association) exists to serve the common interests of education and behavioral sciences librarians. Formed in 1968, EBSS now boasts about 1,000 members who are concerned with a host of issues in the areas of information literacy, applications of technology, collection development, library management, and communication of research findings in education and behavioral sciences librarianship.

• Check out EBSS's charge and roster (please login for full contact information)
• View a list of EBSS committees along with their charges and contact information
• Consult a list of EBSS conferences and events including meetings, programs and more
• Learn more about EBSS's Distinguished Librarian Award, which honors a librarian who has made an outstanding contribution
• Review the EBSS Manual and other documents to assist in managing EBSS business
• Access past meeting agendas and minutes for EBSS meetings.

EBSS History

Since its creation in 1968, the EBSS has had a storied past.

• Read about the Section's history (PDF) from initial planning in 1967 up to 2011
• Consult the EBSS's 25th Anniversary Roster (PDF) listing all EBSS volunteers from 1968 to 1993
• Consult an updated roster (PDF) covering 1993 to 2003 along with the previous rosters from 1968 to 1993