Ken Davenport Scholarship – Savannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Library,...
I’ve been to library conferences before – national, state, even mini-conferences – but I’ve never been to a conference like ARSL. As a small-town librarian from the rural state of Alabama, I’m used to...
View ArticleAngel Scholarship – Amy Kennedy, Wheeler Library, North Stonington, CT – ARSL...
I was fortunate enough to be the Angel Scholarship winner this fall, enabling me to attend the Conference in my old stomping grounds. Decades ago, I graduated from St. Michael’s College in nearby...
View ArticleDr. Bernard Vavrek Scholarship – Leah Price, Oconee County Public Library,...
Relatability and Results Having heard rave reviews about the ARSL conference from several of my friends and colleagues, my expectations going into the conference were very high. I had heard the...
View ArticleThe Association for Rural & Small Libraries announces the sponsorship of Anna...
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is pleased to announce the sponsorship of Anna Keating in the American Library Association (ALA) 2020 class of Emerging Leadership program. The...
View ArticleSubmit a Proposal for #ARSL2020
We invite you to submit pre-conference and breakout session proposals for the 2020 ARSL Conference held in Wichita, Kansas, on September 30 – October 3, 2020. The conference theme is “SOAR with...
View ArticleCall for Conference Proposals Extended
Due to the COVID-19 strain on library workers time, the ARSL Conference Committee has extended the call for proposals for ARSL 2020: SOAR With Libraries: Sharing Our Amazing Resources. The new...
View ArticleLibraries Transforming Communities: Facilitation Skills for Small and Rural...
The American Library Association (ALA) and ARSL have announced an opportunity only for ARSL members who are interested in learning to lead conversations. Specially designed for the needs of small and...
View ArticleARSL Office To Work Remotely
In the best interests of our staff, the physical ARSL office will close beginning tomorrow and staff will begin working remotely from home through March 27. After that we will assess on a week by week...
View ArticleARSL Statement on Library Closures
Dear library leaders and governing bodies, The Board of Directors for the national Association for Rural and Small Libraries [ARSL] supports the safety and well-being of library workers and the small...
View ArticleDeadlines Extended for 2020 ARSL Conference Scholarships
Due to current circumstances, the deadline to apply for the 2020 ARSL Fall Conference Scholarships has been extended to Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm (central time). Click here to get to the...
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