Join #rbms25 colleagues and meet first time attendees at this year's virtual social today, June 24 at 5:30 PM EDT, hosted by the RBMS Membership and Professional Development Committee. Bring your pets, snacks, and favorite hobbies!

Join us in New Haven for the #rbms25 New Members Mixer, today, June 24 at 2:45 PM! Meet and greet new attendees over snacks and libations (ticket price includes appetizers and beverage).

TWO DAYS left! In-person tickets for #RBMS25 are sold out but you can still register as a virtual attendee until Friday, June 13th. 📚📜 Learn more: web.cvent.com/event/eec2eb...

The hashtag for the RBMS Conference this year is #RBMS25.

📣 Now Available: RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage — Spring 2025 issue! Featuring RBM's first-ever infographic by the Membership & Professional Development Committee! Online version will be available soon! #RBMS #RareBooks #Archives #LibraryScience #RBMJournal

🎉 The newest issue of RBM is on the way! Keep your eyes peeled for more info here, and in mailboxes and online in the next few days! #RBMJournal #RBMSPublishes

Your feedback is requested! A joint task force is reviewing the ACRL/Rare Books and Manuscripts Section and Society of American Archivists Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy, and has created a 10-question survey, open through May 4. Find the survey and more info at bit.ly/PSLGSurvey

Congratulations to your next RBMS Executive Committee representatives: Julie Tanaka, Vice Chair/Chair-elect (2025-2028) Rafael A. Linares Blasini Member-at-large (2025-2028) Juli McLoone, Secretary (2025-2027) Thanks to everyone who stood for election! Find more info below and on our Instagram.

🗳️ Last Day to Vote! 🗳️ RBMS members, today is your final opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2025 election! Make your voice heard and help shape the future of RBMS by participating in this important election. Every vote counts! Thank you for your engagement and commitment to our community!

⏳ One Week Left to Vote! ⏳ RBMS members, there’s one week remaining to cast your ballot in the 2025 election! Your vote helps shape the future leadership of RBMS. ✅ Don’t forget to check out our recent posts highlighting each candidate. Thank you for participating in this important process!

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚. For: Vice Chair/Chair-elect, 2025-2026 (2026-2027 Chair) RBMS Service: committees, 2015-Present; Co-Chair: ALA Annual Program Planning Committee (2022); Diversity Committee (2021-2023) ALA Membership Years: 16.0 See more in our IG profile!

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐲. For: Vice Chair/Chair-elect, 2025-2026 RBMS Service: committees, 2021-Present; Diversity Equity, & Inclusion Steering Grp (Chair, 2022-2023, Co-Chair, 2023-2025) ALA Membership Years: 5.0 Round Tables: Rainbow RT See more in our IG profile!

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫/𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫-𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 (𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕) Candidates are in ABC order by surname: 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐲 (The Grolier Club) 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚 (University of Washington See more in our profiles, here and on IG, at 12 and 3 PM EDT!

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐩. For: Member-at-large, 2025-2028. RBMS Service: committees, task forces, mentor, 2018 - Present: Co-Chair: RBMS Climate Readiness Task Force ALA Membership Years: 9.0 See more in our IG profile!

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐀. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢. For: RBMS Member-at-Large, 2025-2028. RBMS Service: committees, web team, 2019 - Present ALA Membership Years: 7.0 See more in our IG profile!

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫-𝐚𝐭-𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 (2025-2028). Candidates are in ABC order by surname: 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐀. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢 (La Casa Del Libro Museum & Library) 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐩 (Folger Shakespeare Library) For profiles on both candidates, stay tuned and checkout our IG!

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞. For: RBMS Secretary, 2025-2027. RBMS Service: committees, task forces, discussion groups, 2012 - Present; Co-Chair: Diversity, Conference Program Planning, Conference Development ALA Membership Years: 17.0 See more in our IG profile!

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲. Candidates are, in alpha order by surname: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧 (Helmerich Center for American Research, Gilcrease Museum) and 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞 (University of Michigan). For full profile on Juli, stay tuned! Gowan declined to provide information for RBMS social media. 🗳️

Cast Your Vote! 📣 Executive Committee elections are open! Your participation in this important process helps shape the future of RBMS and ensures strong leadership. ✅ Keep 👀 for upcoming posts featuring the candidates, so you can make an informed decision. Thank you for your support!

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