Both of these Developed by the RUSA Task Force on Professional Competencies: Jo Bell Whitlatch, chair, Nancy E. Bodner, Muzette Z. Diefenthal, Nancy Huling, and Kathleen M. Kluegel. The RUSA RSS Management of Reference Committee has been asked to update and revise Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians We would appreciate your feedback as to your familiarity and use of the competencies. This study evaluates the level to which virtual (e-mail) reference services adhere to professional guidelines. We discussed the Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians. These are Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Services Providers (2004) andProfessional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians (2003). Two documents in particular stand out in relation to this competency: The Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians (2003), and the Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers (2004). (RUSA). Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians: RUSA Task Force on Professional Competencies . 1. (RUSA). A Guidebook of Professional Practices for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration | Observations From Exemplary Sites v Executive Summary Table of Contents Background Methodology Findings Conclusion Professional Practices This AHRQ-funded guidebook was developed to assist the field of primary care and behavioral health When conducting a behavioral-based interview of candidates for HR positions (or, for that matter, any position) consider asking these questions. Professional Competencies and Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference Librarians A hearty reception by a sympathizing friend, and the recognition of someone at hand who will listen to inquiries, even although he may consider thern unimportant, make it easy for such person to ask ... including librarians specializing in reference and user services. Reference and user services librarians need to be in charge of their own careers. A new book by Jo Bell Whitlatch and Beth S. Woodard aims to help these practitioners do just that, using the RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) Professional Competencies as a framework for reflecting on strengths as well as gaps in expertise. Two documents in particular stand out in relation to this competency: The Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians (2003), and the Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers (2004). Competen Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians RUSA Task Force on Professional Competencies rhe purpose of the guideline that follows is to provide librarians, libraries, and information centers with a model statement of competencies essen tial for successful reference and user services librarians. Guidelines on Trauma Competencies for Education and Training Cross-Cutting Competencies . These professional guidelines are set up as standards to assure service quality. Demonstrate the ability to appreciate and understand the impact of trauma on ... or specialized mental health, forensic, juvenile justice). At the first meeting William Weare, Chair, reported that the Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers revisions now needed approval from the Standards and Guidelines Committee and then final approval from the RSS Board. MOR members report that the draft revision of “Behavioral Guidelines” is nearly done. tors: A Practical Guide.” Likewise, professional standards for reference work are dealt with in the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) “Guidelines for Liaison Work in Managing Collections and Services,” “Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers,” and “Professional Competencies for Both of these competencies was created by the researchers by culling the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of the American Library Association (ALA) Professional Competencies and Behavioral Guidelines for Reference librarians and from reviews of the professional literature. [Note: this survey is about RUSA’s Professional Competencies, not the Behavioral Guidelines.] Professional Competencies and Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference Librarians A hearty reception by a sympathizing friend, and the recognition of someone at hand who will listen to inquiries, even although he may consider thern unimportant, make it easy for such person to ask June 13, 2001 Introduction After a process of reviewing current provisions, professional literature and conducting Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers Developed by the System-Wide Reference Team, Boston Public Library.