BRASS: Business Reference in Academic Libraries
Charge
To study, promote, and support the role of business reference in academic libraries.
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Roster
Nora McKenzie
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Mary E. Carter
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Kate Cummings
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Kristy L. Cunningham
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Wes Edens
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Rosalind Fielder-Giscombe
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Brian Wade Garrison
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Benjamin W. Hall
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Josh Herrington
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Yu Huang
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Katie Hut
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Holly Inglis
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Stephanie A. Johnson
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Doris Jui
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Kelly LaVoice
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Nora McKenzie
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Emily L. Mross
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Judy A. Opdahl
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Jose Juan Rincon
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Timothy James Tully
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Bill Ladewski
(RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore
(Staff Liaison, October 3, 2018, to October 3, 2050)
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Composition
There shall be at least seven (7) members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS.
Terms of Office
Members of the committee will serve for two years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a consecutive two-year term. Terms will be staggered so that continuity will be maintained.
Specific Duties
- To study and foster the role of business reference in academic libraries.
- To address issues facing business reference in this environment.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
There shall be at least seven (7) members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS.
Terms of Office
Members of the committee will serve for two years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a consecutive two-year term. Terms will be staggered so that continuity will be maintained.
Specific Duties
- To study and foster the role of business reference in academic libraries.
- To address issues facing business reference in this environment.
Origin
Established in 1988.
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