EBSS Reference Sources and Services Committee

Charge

To enhance academic library reference services in education and the behavioral sciences by supporting professional development, fostering communication among librarians in these fields, and promoting best practices. The committee develops resources, sponsors programs, and initiates projects that address the evolving reference needs and practices of librarians partnering with library users in these disciplines. Additionally, the committee collaborates with relevant ACRL & ALA groups to share expertise and advance the use of reference sources and services in education and the behavioral sciences.

Roster

Ms. Allison Faix
(Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Hui - Fen Chang
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Sarah Brooks Cohn
(Member, July 1, 2023, to February 14, 2024)
Linda Kott
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Dusty Ross
(Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Natalia Umaña
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)

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Resources

ALA Connect Community

EBSS Reference Sources and Services Committee List
Official members of this section committee are automatically added to the committee’s Connect space and subscribed to the email list.

You can post to the list by sending an email to ALA-ACRL-EBSS-RSSC@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.

Composition

The committee composition is determined by section leadership.

Staff Liaison

Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form. Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site.