BRASS: Business Reference in Public Libraries

Charge

To study, promote, and support the role of business reference in public libraries.

Roster

Trish Ann Hull (Chair, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022)
Mr. Alexander J. Blend (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Mattie Cook (Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Jack Dorr (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
ANDREA FLORES (Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Melissa Jeter (Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Andrea Levandowski (Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Mr. Michael Schor (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Rashida Scott Blades (Member, July 1, 2021, to November 1, 2021)
Mrs. Terry Zarsky (Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Bill Ladewski (RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore (Staff Liaison, October 5, 2018, to October 4, 2050)
Shuntai Sykes (Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to October 19, 2022)
Melissa Vanyek (Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to October 19, 2022)

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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 public libraries.
  • To address issues facing business reference in this environment.
  • To liaison with the Public Library Association, Career and Business Services Committee.

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 public libraries.
  • To address issues facing business reference in this environment.
  • To liaison with the Public Library Association, Career and Business Services Committee.

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Origin

Established in 1988.

Get Involved

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Staff Liaison

Ninah Moore

Training and Events Coordinator

nmoore@ala.org