Best Emerging Tech Award (BETA)

Charge

The Best Emerging Technology Award (BETA) committee is charged with identifying and promoting libraries and programs that creatively and effectively integrate emerging technology into library public services.

Roster

Megan Benson (Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Beth Caruso (Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Mr. Phillip Ballo (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Melissa L. Becher (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Megan Benson (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Bill Ladewski (RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore (Staff Liaison, October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2099)

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Composition

See RUSA or Section bylaws.

Find us in Connect

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https://connect.ala.org/rusa/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=3afef939-e85e-42af-b11d-b8d414ea46c9

Origin

See committee charge.

Get Involved

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Staff Liaison

Ninah Moore

Training and Events Coordinator

nmoore@ala.org