Reflecting the Section's broad representation, its objectives are to identify common problems and to recommend solutions that can enhance service to users. Through its programs, committees, and projects, the Section helps to improve the materials and methods for historical reference and research services. You may select membership in the History Section at no additional charge when you join or renew your membership in ALA's Reference and User Services Association. Committees There are currently five committees in the History Section in addition to the Executive Committee. Committee interests range from collection development concerns to genealogy and local history.
Members come from academic, public, archives and historical societies.
The history section sponsors two informal discussion groups where members can share thoughts, experiences and concerns. The History Section regularly runs a column in RUSA Update . Volunteer Become a History Section committee member. To volunteer, complete a committee interest form . We seek to provide the first discipline-wide electronic forum for the sharing of questions relating to history librarianship.