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Reference and User Services Association

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RUSA is a division of the American Library Association and serves all types of libraries in reference, user services, adult readers advisory and collection development as well as genealogy, archives, business reference and reference technology and more.

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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The White House FY27 budget proposal repeats threats to eliminate IMLS. Ask your Senator to sign two letters addressed to Senate appropriators. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-p…
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The Senate Must Support Federal Library Funding!
The federal budget process for FY27  (which begins Oct. 1, 2026)  continues with the release of  the Senate’s “Dear Appropriato...
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% during the Spring Sale through April 4.Visit- www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt… #AskMeAnything #RUSAGear
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% during the Spring Sale through April 4.Visit- www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt… #AskMeAnything #RUSAGear
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% during the Spring Sale through April 4.Visit- www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt… #AskMeAnything #RUSAGear
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Register today for "The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Services Librarians" course starting April 6th. Visit www.ala.org/events/accidental-law-l…
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The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Service Librarians
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Tell your Senators to sign on to hashtag #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget. Your voice can make a difference: We need every advocate to speak out! www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-ou…
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Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Tell your Senators to sign on to hashtag #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget. Your voice can make a difference: We need every advocate to speak out! www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-ou…
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Show Up for Our Libraries
Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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 bit.ly/3OXckTH
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Check out the full agenda for the RUSA Virtual Forum-Stepping Boldly Forward at www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-virtual-forum…. The forum scheduled for March 10 & 12, 2026 is an opportunity to hear from our sections and interest groups.
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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.
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The 2026 Sophie Brody Medal winner announced. Find out at rusaupdate.org/2026/01/allison-epst…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
RUSA's 2026 Outstanding Reference Sources List Announced. Find this annual list selected by experts at rusaupdate.org/2026/01/2026-outstan…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Level Up Your Cooking with RUSA's 2026 CODES Essential Cookbooks List released today at rusaupdate.org/2026/01/essential-co…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
2026 Reading List: Year's Best in Genre Fiction for Adult Readers Announced. Find the list of winners at rusaupdate.org/2026/01/2026-reading…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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 rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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 rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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 rusaupdate.org/2026/01/kick-off-the…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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 www.ala.org/events/business-archive…
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Business Archives as a Tool for Academic Business Researchers
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% on Cyber Monday. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Grab your RUSA gear and save 30% on Cyber Monday. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Support RUSA and grab your "Ask Me Anything" Gear. Save 20% through Nov 23rd. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-…
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Wrap Up the Year with RUSA's Online Learning
The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) November/December 2025 CE offerings are blooming with new webinars. Our list of upcoming programming is below: Activati...
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-…
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Wrap Up the Year with RUSA's Online Learning
The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) November/December 2025 CE offerings are blooming with new webinars. Our list of upcoming programming is below: Activati...
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Wrap up the Year with RUSA's Winter Online Learning Offerings: Find out more at rusaupdate.org/2025/10/wrap-up-the-…
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Wrap Up the Year with RUSA's Online Learning
The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) November/December 2025 CE offerings are blooming with new webinars. Our list of upcoming programming is below: Activati...
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Announcing November RUSA STARS Virtual Town Hall and new STARS Bylaws for spring 2026 membership vote! Find out more at tinyurl.com/4tycuzcd
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Grab your RUSA "Ask Me Anything" gear and save 20% through October 19th. Check out the shirts, hoodies, and totes at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Stock on your RUSA Gear and save 20% through Sept 28th. Shop at www.librarygiftshop.org/ask+me+anyt…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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 rusaupdate.org/2025/09/unlock-new-s…
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Unlock New Skills: RUSA’s October Online Learning
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or refresh your knowledge on a familiar topic, our October courses and webinars have you covered. Our list of upcoming programming is below: Patr…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Level Up Your BizRef Skills with Business Reference 101!! A three-week course beginning on Oct 6th Visit www.ala.org/events/business-referen…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The #ILoveMyLibrarian Award is looking for 10 outstanding librarians – nominate one today! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
The #ILoveMyLibrarian Award is looking for 10 outstanding librarians – nominate one today! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Emotional Intelligence in critical!! Register today for Understanding Emotional Intelligence , a four-week course starting on September 15th. Find out more and register at www.ala.org/events/understanding-em…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
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 rusaupdate.org/2025/08/2026-ala-ann…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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 www.ala.org/news/2025/08/ala-opens-…
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ALA Opens 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals
CHICAGO -- ALA invites education programs and posters for the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois--a milestone event marking ALA's 150th Anniversary.
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Save 20% off your RUSA gear through Aug 18th. Go to www.librarygiftshop.org/rusa
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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 www.ala.org/events/patron-response-…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The excitement was brewing last night as attendees got ready for the 3rd Annual Trivia Championship #ALAAC25
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
RUSA in Philly for #ALAAC25
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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...
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2025 RUSA Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award
Melissa S. Del Castillo, Chair, AIRUS (Artificial Intelligence in Reference & User Services) Interest Group, selected winner of the 2025 Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award Melissa S. Del Castillo &#82…
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Reference and User Services Association @ala-rusa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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...
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