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		<title>RUSA genealogy events: online course closes today, institute registration open</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/11/05/genealogyevents-nov09remind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know?
 
Genealogical research is one of the primary patron uses of the reference desk, and remains one of the most time consuming reference desk duties in public libraries, especially for those generalist desks that do not have genealogy or history specialists on staff. Academic librarians who service students assigned local history projects quickly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Registration for reference and genealogy online courses closing VERY soon</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/28/onlinece-fall09reminder1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re holding registration for “The Reference Interview”, a RUSA online course, open through the end of the day tomorrow (Thursday).
There are only a few spots left for this session, Nov.2-Dec. 18—don’t’ miss out!
Coursework for “The Reference Interview” is completed at your own pace, with a few scheduled chat sessions to help you practice the reference [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUSA seeking excellent reference and adult services librarians for 2010 award nominations</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/21/callfornoms-2010galerefexcellence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Gale Cengage Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Services, a Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) award that recognizes outstanding achievements in these areas.
Established in 1990 and sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, the award is given to a library or library system for developing an imaginative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUSA&#8217;s Midwinter Genealogy Institute in Boston</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/mw10-genealogyinst1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Engaging speakers and informative presentations will abound at the upcoming Midwinter Institute “The Genealogy Reference Desk: Where Everyone Knows Your Name”, a full-day workshop focused on New England genealogy resources and genealogy research techniques, and  presented by the History Section of RUSA.
Genealogical research skills and tools are a vital resource for any library providing reference [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUSA online courses added to schedule: Reference Interview and Genealogy 101</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/fall09-rusa-refint-geneal/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/fall09-rusa-refint-geneal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two more RUSA courses have been added to the fall lineup!
The Reference Interview, Nov. 2 &#8211; Dec. 18
This popular introductory course provides a comprehensive overview focused on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall offering of RUSA’s Reference Interview online course open for registration</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/06/refinterview-nov09/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/06/refinterview-nov09/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the fall session “The Reference Interview,” one of RUSA&#8217;s online courses.
This popular introductory course, which will be offered Nov. 2 – Dec. 18, is a comprehensive overview focused on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service and the different types of questions that can be used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nominations sought for RUSA’s Monroe Library Adult Services Award</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/01/monroe2010nominations/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/01/monroe2010nominations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A call for nominations for the 2010 Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award  has been issued by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).
The citation honors a practicing librarian, library and information science researcher or educator or retired librarian who has made a significant contribution to library adult services. Contributions may include, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nominations sought for second annual Zora Neale Hurston Award celebrating those who promote African-American literature</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/30/znh2010-noms/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/30/znh2010-noms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Zora Neale Hurston Award, a RUSA award presented annually to an individual RUSA member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African-American literature.
Founded in 2008 and sponsored by HarperPerennial, the award is given to the nominee who has developed a project of outstanding quality and significance that promotes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business librarians rock! Nominate the most outstanding one you know for 2010 RUSA award</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/28/gale2010bizlibaward/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/28/gale2010bizlibaward/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nomination period is now open for the 2010 Gale Cengage Learning Award for Excellence in Business Librarianship, a Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) award presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to business librarianship.
Sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning and administered by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Genealogical Publishing Co./History Section Award: Now accepting nominations!</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/28/genpubco-2010noms/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/09/28/genpubco-2010noms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Know a RUSA member who has achieved great things in bibliography, book reviewing, indexing, professional association leadership and/or programs and training? Consider nominating that member for the 2010 Genealogical Publishing Company/History Section Award.
Established in 1992 and sponsored by Genealogical Publishing Company, this award presents a citation and $1,500 cash to a librarian, library or publisher [...]]]></description>
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