ETS: Hot Topics Committee

Charge

To provide a timely forum for discussion of current issues related to the provision of electronic reference services.

Roster

Mr. Shannon George Richie (Chair, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Melanie Church (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Carmen Doering (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Mrs. Amber Eakin (Member, July 1, 2021, to October 6, 2022)
Tiffanie Lynn Ford-Baxter (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Adam Jackman (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Ms. Kathi Woodward (Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Bill Ladewski (RUSA Executive Director, January 13, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore (Staff Liaison, January 13, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Shuntai Sykes (Staff Liaison, January 13, 2018, to October 6, 2022)
Melissa Vanyek (Staff Liaison, January 13, 2018, to October 6, 2022)

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Composition

See RUSA or Section Bylaws.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

See RUSA or Section Bylaws.

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Origin

See Committee Charge.

Get Involved

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Staff Liaison

Ninah Moore

Training and Events Coordinator

nmoore@ala.org