RUSA Virtual Forum- Stepping Boldly Forward

The Annual Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Virtual Forum is scheduled for March 10 & 12, 2026. We're excited to be in our 5th successful year of offering an economical, virtual venue to learn about reference and user services. The forum is open to ALL Librarians and library workers. RUSA membership is not required. Register today here

The Forum Theme is: Reference and User Services: Stepping Boldly Forward 

Reference and User Services are navigating a turbulent landscape marked by both exciting technological advancements and precarious financial realities. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly evolving and its impact on how libraries have traditionally operated are being tested. Leaders and staff are facing challenges in this politically charged climate, where organizational missteps can be highly detrimental, especially to critical funding streams. 

Hear how our sections and interest groups are stepping boldly. 

Who should attend:

This virtual event is for all types of library workers in reference, user services, adult readers advisory and collection development, resource sharing, genealogy and archives, business reference, and reference technology. The Virtual Forum is open to non-RUSA and ALA members as well.

Registration:

Click here to register! 

Register today and save $20 with the early-bird discount! No code needed

Sponsorship Opportunity:

Are you interested in supporting the RUSA Virtual Forum through sponsorship? We can offer the following benefits:

• Logo with hyperlink to organization website on RUSA Virtual Forum home page
• Sponsor recognition in event promotion (Facebook, LinkedIn, and email)
• Acknowledgment during opening and closing remarks
• Opportunity to host a 10-minute commercial break featuring your product 

For more information, please contact Ninah Moore, RUSA Program Officer-Continuing Education, at nmoore@ala.org 

Technology:

The RUSA Virtual Forum will be hosted on Zoom Events! 

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