BRASS: Business Reference Services Discussion Group
Charge
The Discussion Group continues today as a meeting ground for academic, public, and special librarians interested in business. BRSDG sponsors discussions at the ALA Annual Meeting, and hosts virtual group discussions throughout the year.
Specific Duties & Format of Meetings
BRSDG sponsors discussions at the ALA Annual meeting. After brief announcements, an open forum on any business reference subject or concern is held. Notes are taken during these meetings and provided virtually for BRASS members via ALA Connect.
For the virtual meetings, a moderator who is a member of the committee hosts an open forum on any business reference subject or concern. Meetings are held over Zoom and the BRSDG Chair shares the meeting URL and relevant details with BUSLIB-L and ALA Connect. Notes are taken during these meetings and posted virtually for BRASS members via ALA Connect. Meetings are not recorded.
See the BRASS Handbook Section I: "Committee Charges" (ALA Connect login required) for the charge's version of record.
Categories:
Roster
Nickeisha Pencil
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Edward Harold Stocking
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Robin Boyd
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Esther Cho
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Anna Clymer
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Heather Enderle
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Christina Joy Jedziniak Gangwisch, Faculty
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Zachary Grisham
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Ryan Lee Phillips
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Samantha Streeter
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Bill Ladewski
(RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore
(Staff Liaison, October 5, 2018, to October 5, 2050)
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Composition
There shall be at least five (5) 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.
Origin
The Business Reference Services Discussion Group (BRSDG) was formally established in 1986. The Discussion Group was the original forum for discussion among business librarians and others having an interest in business reference prior to the formation of BRASS.
Get Involved
Already an ALA member? Then please consider becoming a member of RUSA. With a RUSA membership, you can join BRASS and as many other RUSA sections as you want at no extra charge.
