History: Genealogy

Charge

The Genealogy Committee provides a forum serving the interests of genealogists and of librarians whose work is in, or related to, the field of genealogy. Committee members represent large and small genealogical collections in public, special, university and society libraries. 

Those interested in volunteering for this committee should complete a committee volunteer form.

Objectives

Review of Guidelines:

  • Guidelines for a Unit or Course of Instruction in Genealogical Research  at Schools of Library and Information Science
  • Guidelines for Developing a Core Genealogy Collection  

Roster

Tina Beaird (Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Byron Holdiman (Vice-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Cynthia D. Earman (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Kristy Eklund (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ms. Michelle Renee Enke (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Joe Everett (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. William John Forsyth (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Bill Ladewski (RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 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.

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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