Graphic for RBMS 2026 conference, reading Registration now open! Early bird rates available through April 24, 2026

Early bird registration for #RBMS26 ends this Friday! 🐣

Profile photos of the 2026-27 RBMS Executive Committee members: Vice Chair/Chair-elect Audrey Pearson; Chair Julie Tanaka; Past Chair Anna Chen; Members at large Kellee E. Warren, Rafael Rafael A. Linares Blasini, and Maggie Kopp; and Secretary Juli McLoone.

Profile graphic for Audrey Pearson, RBMS Vice Chair/Chair-elect for 2026-27

Profile graphic for Maggie Kopp, RBMS Member at Large for 2026-29

RBMS election results are in: Audrey Pearson is the incoming Vice Chair/Chair-elect, and Maggie Kopp is 2026-29 Member at Large. Thank you to the candidates, the Nominating Committee, and to the 2026-27 Executive Committee!

A purple graphic displays an open book icon above the text "2026 RBMS Leab Awards Open." Below, the logo for ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) is accompanied by the slogan "Advancing learning, transforming scholarship," and notes it as a division of the American Library Association.

Our Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) is now accepting submissions for the Katharine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab American Book Prices Current Exhibition Catalog Awards. Learn more and submit by April 30. www.ala.org/acrl/awards/publicationa...

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RBMS 2026 conference registration is open! Visit the #RBMS26 site to join us in Milwaukee or online. Early bird rates are available through April 24: web.cvent.com/event/0f0104...

Candidate graphic with profile photos for Maggie Kopp and Kasia Leousis (no photo provided), for the RBMS 2026-2029 Member at Large office. The graphic text notes the role is a liaison to committees including the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee, Controlled Vocabularies Editorial Group, the Security Committee, the RBMS Guidelines and Standards Task Force, and the ACRL Standards and Accreditation Committee.

Member at large candidate profile graphic for Maggie Kopp, Rare Books Curator, Brigham Young University.

Member at large candidate profile graphic for Kasia Leousis, Associate Professor, Special Collections & Archives Instruction Librarian, Auburn University Libraries.

ALA elections are here! This is post 2/2 featuring RBMS Exec candidates. Visit ala.org/election and vote by 11:59 pm Pacific April 1, 2026.

Maggie Kopp and Kasia Leousis are candidates for the the 2026-29 RBMS Member at Large. More info and candidate profiles are available from your member ballot.

RBMS Vice Chair/Chair-elect candidate profile photos for Audrey Pearson and Rebecca Bramlett, with text noting the elected candidate will become RBMS chair for 2027-2028, past chair in 2028-2029, and RBMS Nominating Committee chair for the 2029 elections.

Candidate profile graphic with photo for Rebecca Bramlett, Curator, Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries.

Candidate profile graphic with photo for Audrey Pearson, Head of Library Technical Services, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens.

It's ALA election season: vote by 11:59 pm Pacific April 1, 2026! 🗳️

This year's RBMS Vice Chair/Chair-elect candidates are Rebecca Bramlett and Audrey Pearson. Full profiles including candidate statements are available from your member ballot, link and more info at ala.org/election/.

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TODAY is the last day to submit a proposal for RBMS 2026! Visit the conference website to submit your virtual conference program, poster, or lightning talk idea. buff.ly/3cuaLh0

It's Volunteer Time!
#RBMSCommittees, Task Forces, and Discussion Groups are looking for volunteers for our next cycle. Applications close Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Learn more and apply at bit.ly/ACRL_Volunte...

Work with us! RBMS committees and task forces are a great way to network with other professionals in the field, gain experience, and have your voice heard. Apply now through February 28 at www.ala.org/CFApps/volun...

#RBMJournal Fall 2025 edition out now and freely available online!
🗃️ Women in Science Archives
📚️ Value of Rare Books in STEM
🚸 Children's Marginalia in Special Collections
plus reviews!
Check out the table of contents: rbm.acrl.org/index.php/rb...

@ala-acrl.bsky.social and @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social members-- there are only 4 days left! Don't forget to submit your applications to serve on RBMS committees by February 28. 🗓️

The 2026 RBMS Conference Program Planning Committee is issuing a second call for proposals for virtual and short-form content, due March 6. Find more info and submit a proposal on the conference website! buff.ly/3cuaLh0

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The deadline for submitting workshop, panel, or poster proposals for #RBMS26 is December 12, 2025. 📜📚
Need another panelist? There is a spreadsheet for organizing panels here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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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!

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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).

Don't miss out on the plenary sessions, live streams, virtual presentations, networking opportunities, and session recordings!

Virtual Registration Last Call. RBMS A Multitude of Stories June 24-27, 2025

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

A graphic with photos of people and collections related to primary source instruction, with a link and QR code to the survey.

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

Photo of Julie Tanaka, Vice Chair and Chair-elect for 2025 to 2026, Chair 2026 to 2027, Past Chair 2027 to 2028, and Nominating Committee Chair 2028

Photo of Rafael A. Linares Blasini, RBMS member-at-large for 2025 to 2028 and liaison to RBMS Committees on Budget and Development, Diversity, Membership and Professional Development, and Scholarships, as well as RBMS Discussion Groups

Photo of Juli McLoone, RBMS Secretary for 2025 to 2027

Photos of RBMS Executive Committee Members for 2025 to 2026: Julie Tanaka, Anna Chen, Melanie Griffin, Libby Hertenstein, Kellee Warren, Rafael Linares Blasini, and Juli McLoone

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

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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
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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

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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

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