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Inform USA Standards - Version 10.0
Inform USA Standards - Version 10.0

An updated version of the Standards for Information and Referral has been released! Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024


Coaching Micro-Certification - July 2024
Coaching Micro-Certification - July 2024

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2024


Save $250 in Honor of 25 years of Inform USA Accreditation
Save $250 in Honor of 25 years of Inform USA Accreditation

This year, the Inform USA Accreditation program is celebrating it's 25th anniversary! In honor of that, we would love to have new people join the ranks of their peers and elevate their I&R by pursing Accreditation. For any brand-new accreditation application use the code "NEWAPP250" to receive... Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Abels
Date posted07/16/2024


Certified Individuals June 2024
Certified Individuals June 2024

Each month we announce those who received a certification or recertification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted07/5/2024


The Risks of AI in I&R: Part 1
The Risks of AI in I&R: Part 1

In May, I presented a session on the Risks of AI in I&R at the 2024 Inform USA Grand Gathering in Grand Rapids Michigan – it was probably my most popular session in 10 years of these conferences. So I'll recap a summary here in a series of posts. Continue Reading

Postedby Greg Bloom
Date posted07/2/2024


2024 Inform USA Award Recipients
2024 Inform USA Award Recipients

Here are our 2024 Inform USA award Winners! Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


Member Comment Phase - Standards 10.0
Member Comment Phase - Standards 10.0

The next version of the Inform USA Standards for Professional Information and Referral is now in the "Member Comment Phase". Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


Certified Individuals May 2024
Certified Individuals May 2024

Each month we announce those who received a certification or recertification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Inform USA Committee/Commission FAQ
Inform USA Committee/Commission FAQ

Learn more about the different Inform USA Committees and Commissions and how you can get involved. Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted05/14/2024


Coaching Micro-Certification - May 2024
Coaching Micro-Certification - May 2024

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Continue Reading

Date posted05/13/2024


Certified Individuals April 2024
Certified Individuals April 2024

Each month we announce those who received a certification or recertification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted05/13/2024


Certified Individuals March 2024
Certified Individuals March 2024

Each month we announce those who received a certification or recertification as a Community Resource Specialist (CRS). Specializations in Aging and Disability and Database Curation Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2024