RBMS 2025 is an initiative by the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the American Library Association (ALA) to develop a vision for the future of special collections librarianship. The initiative was launched in 2015 and has since engaged in a variety of activities, including surveys, workshops, and discussions, to gather input from the special collections community.
The RBMS 2025 initiative is important for a number of reasons. First, it provides a forum for special collections librarians to come together and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the profession. Second, it helps to identify emerging trends and issues that will impact special collections libraries in the future. Third, it develops recommendations for how special collections libraries can adapt to the changing landscape of higher education and research.
