Reference Services Section’s programming at 2026 RUSA Virtual Forum includes two sessions: “Navigating Knowledge in the Digital Age: The Information Abundance Paradox” and “*Enshittification of the Internet and the Impact on Libraries Technology” Full agenda and register at https://bit.ly/3OXckTH

Check out the full agenda for the RUSA Virtual Forum-Stepping Boldly Forward at https://www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-virtual-forum-stepping-boldly-forward. The forum scheduled for March 10 & 12, 2026 is an opportunity to hear from our sections and interest groups.

Did you attend ALA's Virtual Event and want to grab some ALA/RUSA gear in preparation for AC26!! Don't fret grab your gear at today at librarygiftshop.org and save 25% through Feb 13.

The 2026 Sophie Brody Medal winner announced. Find out at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/allison-epstein-named-winner-of-2026-sophie-brody-medal/

RUSA's 2026 Outstanding Reference Sources List Announced. Find this annual list selected by experts at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/2026-outstanding-reference-sources-list-announced/

Level Up Your Cooking with RUSA's 2026 CODES Essential Cookbooks List released today at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/essential-cookbooks-2026-the-codes-list/

2026 Reading List: Year's Best in Genre Fiction for Adult Readers Announced. Find the list of winners at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/2026-reading-list-years-best-in-genre-fiction-for-adult-readers/

Today is the day. Follow our social media pages and RUSA Update (www.rusaupdate.org) for the RUSA Book & Media Award Lists Announcements. #NotableBooks #ReadingList #SophieBrody #ListenList #Dartmouth #CODESEssentials #OutstandingReferenceSources #Carnegie

Kick Off The Year with RUSA. Our 2026 CE offerings are booming with an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinar. Check out the full list at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the-year-with-rusa/

Kick Off The Year with RUSA. Our 2026 CE offerings are booming with an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinar. Check out the full list at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the-year-with-rusa/

Kick Off The Year with RUSA. Our 2026 CE offerings are booming with an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinar. Check out the full list at https://rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the-year-with-rusa/

The Business Archives as a Tool for Academic Business Researchers webinar is Thurs, Dec 11. It details the relevance of business archives to business librarians in an effort to better support researchers. Register at https://www.ala.org/events/business-archives-tool-academic-business-researchers

Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% on Cyber Monday. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% on Cyber Monday. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at https://rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-year-with-rusas-online-learning/

Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at https://rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-year-with-rusas-online-learning/

Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at https://rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-year-with-rusas-online-learning/

Announcing November RUSA STARS Virtual Town Hall and new STARS Bylaws for spring 2026 membership vote! Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/4tycuzcd

Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anything

Unlock New Skills: RUSA's October Online Learning- Whether you're looking to learn something new or refresh your knowledge on a familiar topic, check out our list of upcoming programming at https://rusaupdate.org/2025/09/unlock-new-skills-rusas-october-online-learning/

Level Up Your BizRef Skills with Business Reference 101!! A three-week course beginning on Oct 6th Visit https://www.ala.org/events/business-reference-101-0

The #ILoveMyLibrarian Award is looking for 10 outstanding librarians – nominate one today! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian

The #ILoveMyLibrarian Award is looking for 10 outstanding librarians – nominate one today! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian

Emotional Intelligence in critical!! Register today for Understanding Emotional Intelligence , a four-week course starting on September 15th. Find out more and register at https://www.ala.org/events/understanding-emotional-intelligence

Now accepting proposals for education programs and posters for the the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois through September 22nd. Find out more at https://rusaupdate.org/2025/08/2026-ala-annual-conference-proposal-submission-site-open/

Now accepting proposals for education programs and posters for the the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois through September 22nd. Find out more at https://www.ala.org/news/2025/08/ala-opens-2026-annual-conference-exhibition-call-proposals

Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa

Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa

Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa

Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to https://www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa

Register for our 60-minute webinar "Patron Response Framework: Responding with Kindness, Empathy, and Love in Difficult Situations' to be held on Wed, Oct 1st. Find out more and register at https://www.ala.org/events/patron-response-framework-responding-kindness-empathy-and-love-difficult-situations

The excitement was brewing last night as attendees got ready for the 3rd Annual Trivia Championship #ALAAC25

RUSA in Philly for #ALAAC25

Congratulations to 2025 Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award winner Melissa S. Del Castillo! Her contributions to reference librarianship embody the heart and soul of this award. Read more rusaupdate.org/2025/03/2025...

Check out the RUSA courses being offered this month: The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Service Librarians begins on Monday, April 14th- www.ala.org/.../accident.... Reference Interview 101 begins on Monday, April 28th- www.ala.org/events/refer...

Learn Project Management for Library Work in this four-week asynchronous course and review the skills and experiences needed to be exemplary project managers in a library organization. Find out more and register at www.ala.org/events/proje...

Did you miss the 2025 RUSA Virtual Forum? Don't fret!! Here's a recap and an opportunity to purchase the recordings to be viewed at your convenience. Check it out at rusaupdate.org/2025/03/2025...

Opening and Closing Session's announced for the RUSA Virtual Forum next week and it's not too late to register: Opening Session-Where Access Meets Advocacy: Intellectual Freedom and Reference Services Closing Session- Engaging Diverse Library Communities Register at www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-vi...

BRASS presents "Partnering with Professors: Expanding one-off class instruction with custom course videos" at the 2025 RUSA Virtual Forum March 4 & 6, 2025. Additional topics and registration may be found www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-vi...

Attend RUSA's FLIG session "Helping Diverse Users with Financial Literacy Resources" at #RUSAVF25 learn how to answer basic personal finance reference questions and provide resource guidance for patrons who need additional assistance from financial professionals. www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-vi...

Want to know the different paths to employment as a federal or military library? Register today for the RUSA/FAFLIG webinar "How to Get a Federal Library Job" to be held on February 26th. Visit www.ala.org/events/how-g... for more information