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2026  RUSA Virtual Forum Stepping Boldly Forward 

The Forum offers an economical, virtual venue to learn about reference and user services and is open to ALL librarians and library workers. RUSA membership is not required

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. 

Sessions Titles: 

  • Clear, Complete, Compliant: Best Practices for Digitizing Physical Materials for Library Resource Sharing
  • Empowering Libraries with AI Literacy: Building Skills for a Bold Future
  • *Enshittification of the Internet and the Impact on Libraries
  • Navigating Knowledge in the Digital Age: The Information Abundance Paradox
  • Speed-Geeking: Bringing Forward the Future of Accessibility in Libraries
  • The Influencer's Librarian: Guiding Influencers and Creators in the New Digital Economy
  • and More!!

Draft Agenda (subject to change)

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

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