Reference Sources Subcommittee Annual Report 2021

submitted by Donna Arnold

Current Roster

  • Donna Arnold, Chair (2022)
  • David King (2022)
  • Bonnie Finn (2022)
  • Amy Edmonds (2022)
  • David Day (2024)
  • Lisa Chaufty (2024)
  • Paula Hickner (2023)

List of Previous Goals and Progress Made

  • Pursue Reference Sources Spotlight project on MLA blog
    • project has been active since 2016
  • Discuss and plan for possible libguides as reference sources project
    (still under development)
  • Collaborate with other Public Service committees to give a virtual public services town hall for MLA 2021
    • Participated in meeting that was successful and well-received

 

List of Future Goals

  • Continue Reference Sources Spotlight blog, opening participation to any interested MLA members
    • supports the Core Value of expertise, fostering excellence through professional development
    • advances knowledge about music
    • supports advocacy efforts of individual members as they highlight the importance of significant reference sources
  • Continue to collaborate with other Public Services committees for future relevant town hall meetings, virtual and/or in person
    • supports the Core Value of expertise
  • Launch the libguides as reference sources project
    • supports the Core Values of expertise and advancement of knowledge about music