RBMS Publications and Communications Committee
Charge
To investigate the avenues of print and electronic communication available to the section, focusing primarily on publications of lasting value; to implement and clarify the procedures required by ACRL and ALA for publishing and communication within and outside their auspices; to assist the section and its committees with publishing and communication projects that have been approved by the RBMS Executive Committee. In particular, to oversee the communication activities of the RBMS News Editor, the RBMS electronic discussion list, and the RBMS Web site, as well as other forms of electronic communication; and to represent the section's viewpoints on publishing to ACRL and ALA. This includes the Web Team.
Roster
Anastasia Armendariz
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Brian Shetler
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Barbara Bieck
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Abigail B. Connick
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Henry Handley
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Chad Kamen
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ruthann E. Mowry
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Diane H. Dias De Fazio
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
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Resources
RBMS Publications and Communications 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-RBMS-Publications@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.
Composition
The committee composition is determined by section leadership.
- Chair serves as ex-officio member to the ACRL RBM Editorial Board.
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.