Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS)

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) is a professional organization within the American Library Association dedicated to the collection, preservation, and study of rare books, historical manuscripts, and special collections. It brings together librarians, archivists, and scholars to share best practices, advance research, and promote the value of unique and valuable texts. RBMS also develops standards for handling rare materials and hosts conferences to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in this specialized field.