Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)
RUSA BRASS Announces Dewey as Sponsor of Research Grant Award
The Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce that Dewey will serve as the new sponsor of the BRASS Research Grant Award...
Marketing the 21st Century Library
In this four-week asynchronous eCourse, participants will explore how a well-developed marketing plan drives the creation of promotional plans, allowing librarians to better serve their patrons, community, and professional colleagues.
Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention
Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention is a four-week asynchronous course discussing the difference a librarian makes as teachers of information literacy, study skills, time management, and academic writing, and in mentoring and supporting students from first year to graduation.
Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction on Hiatus
The 2026 awards will mark the conclusion of the Carnegie Corporation’s support for the medals.
Reference Interview 101
Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week asynchronous course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference services, behaviorial aspects of reference service.
Project Management in Libraries
A four week asynchronous course on project management.
RUSA - STARGazing: Meet Jacob Long
HOME | AWARDS | BYLAWS | COMMITTEES | EVENTS | PROFESSIONAL TOOLS | PUBLICATIONS | VOLUNTEER RUSA - STARGazing: Meet Jacob Long 1. What is your institutional affiliation? Bryn Mawr College. 2. What’s your OCLC / Docline symbol? BMC 3. What's your job title? Interlibrary Loan Coordinator. 4. How did you get involved in resource sharing (or access services, etc.)? Well, my introduction to interlibrary loan was as a kid, when I used ILL services to read the Animorphs and various manga series (shoutout to my parents for driving me to the out-of-state public library every weekend!). But...
Who Manages, Who Leads: Part Two: Mentor, Progress, Succeed, Lead
"Who Manages, Who Leads Part Two" is a four-week program for managers and leaders to learn advanced theory and practice in leadership, succession, and mentorship, benefiting both experienced and newly hired leaders.
‘A Guardian and a Thief,’ ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow’ receive 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
“A Guardian and a Thief,” by Megha Majumdar wins 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” by Yiyun Li, wins the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction.
First Steps: A Primer into Intellectual Property Librarianship
A 75-minute webinar on intellectual property librarianship.
Motherhood and Business Librarianship: A Panel
A 60-minute webinar in which panelists will discuss how motherhood shapes their approach to instruction, leadership, research and service.
The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Service Librarians
Where can I find child support guidelines? What are the laws in Nevada on gun ownership? How do I copyright my name? Any librarian who serves the public is apt to get such questions. With no legal training, however, many librarians find such question daunting. This course will rectify that situation, offering proven techniques to turn anyone into an Accidental Law Librarian.
Kick Off The Year with RUSA's 2026 Online Learning
The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) 2026 CE offerings are booming with an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Our list of upcoming programming is below: Passports & Notaries @ Your Library...
The Business of Self: Personality-driven business models (influencers, TTRPG players, etc)
A 90 minute presentation on personality-driven business models.
Academic BRASS Volume 20, No. 2
Volume 20, No. 2, FALL 2025 From Databases to Discovery Maps: Integrating GenAI Tools into Business Research Instruction Ophelia Chapman How to Have a Database Cancellation Conversation: Strategies and Tips Kerry Wu Building a Chatbot for Student Consultants Carissa Phillips Not Your Typical Librarian Conference: Canadian Librarians Present at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Conference Emily Nickerson, Céline Gareau-Brennan, Patti Sherbaniuk, and Rachel Figueiredo Tale of an Accidental Business Librarian: Lessons From My First 3 Years Justin Harrison
Seeking Proposals for RUSA Virtual Forum -Stepping Boldly Forward
The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is seeking proposals for the 2026 RUSA Virtual Forum scheduled for March 10 & 12, 2026. The Annual RUSA Virtual Forum serves as an engaging platform to spark innovation and collaboration among RUSA...
American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
No Cost Advisory: What to do when there's no budget
A 60- minute webinar on using online resources for creation of advisory materials at little to no cost to the library.