RUSA HS Historical Materials

Charge

To improve the usefulness of bibliographies and indexes through the evaluation both of specific publications and the pattern and effectiveness of coverage in all fields of history; to promote enhanced availability of historical works and information; and to serve as liaison among bibliographers, indexers, publishers, and professional associations.
Annually compiles and publishes the Best Historical Materials.

Roster

Steven A. Knowlton
(Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Nicholas David Bambach
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Peggy Ann Burge
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Nancy Cecilia Dennis
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Anne M. Good
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Kristen Coan Howard
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Bill Ladewski
(RUSA Executive Director, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Shuntai Sykes
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Melissa Vanyek
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)

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Composition

See RUSA or Section Bylaws.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

See RUSA or Section Bylaws.

Origin

See Committee Charge.

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Staff Liaison

Ninah Moore

Training and Events Coordinator

nmoore@ala.org

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