Chapter 15: Updating the Guide to Policy and Procedures

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Table of Guide Section Reviews

For summary information showing when Guide sections have been reviewed, see the Policy and Procedures Review-Date Table.
 

Updating Current Content

  • Any RUSA member or group can suggest edits to the Guide to Policy and Procedures.
  • Suggestions should be made to the RUSA Executive Director.
  • The RUSA Executive Director will identify and notify any group or individuals impacted by the change.
  • The RUSA Executive Director will review the Guide to Policy and Procedures for any additional needed changes or impacts.
  • Edits do not need to be approved by the Board, but the Board will be notified of any non-typographical changes.  
  • The RUSA Executive Director will be responsible for implementing modifications to policy and procedures.

Creating New Content

  • Any RUSA member or group can suggest new chapters or sections within chapters to the Guide to Policy and Procedures.
  • Suggestions should be made to the RUSA Executive Director.
  • The RUSA Executive Director will identify and facilitate the writing of the new content.
  • The RUSA Board will approve any new chapters.
  • The RUSA Executive Director will be responsible for implementing modifications to policy and procedures.

Regular Review

  • Relevant committees will annually review each chapter.  The group responsible is specified at the bottom of each chapter.
  • The Guide Editor (a member of the Volunteer Development Committee) will assist in the review of the Guide to Policy and Procedures and make updates to the text.

(RUSA Office Staff and the Guide Editor are in charge of updating this page.) Rev. 4/24/2025.