BRASS: Publications and Communications

Charge

To provide advice and recommendations regarding BRASS publications to the BRASS Executive Committee. To provide coordination of BRASS publication efforts and work closely with the RUSA Publications Committee through the BRASS Section Representative.

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Composition

There shall be at least seven (7) members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS. Committee members should have experience or knowledge of editing, publishing, or writing in the professional field and represent various types of libraries and geographic regions. The BRASS Notes Editor, BRASS Representative to the RUSA Publications and Communications Committee, BRASS-L Manager, Member Publications List Manager, Membership Directory Manager, and Webmaster serve as ex-officio (nonvoting) members.

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.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

There shall be at least seven (7) members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS. Committee members should have experience or knowledge of editing, publishing, or writing in the professional field and represent various types of libraries and geographic regions. The BRASS Notes Editor, BRASS Representative to the RUSA Publications and Communications Committee, BRASS-L Manager, Member Publications List Manager, Membership Directory Manager, and Webmaster serve as ex-officio (nonvoting) members.

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

Established in 1985 as a unit of the Business Reference Services Committee. Purpose statement amended in 1988.

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Staff Liaison

Ninah Moore

Training and Events Coordinator

nmoore@ala.org