BRASS: Business Reference in Public Libraries
Charge
To study, promote, and support the role of business reference in public libraries.
To administer an annual travel award that will support the attendance at the ALA Annual conference of public librarians who are members of BRASS/RUSA, and to recruit public librarians as active members of BRASS.
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Roster
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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.
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.
Established in 1988.
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