Making a BIG ImpactToday’s Presenter:
Judy [email protected] PresidentSoutheast Arkansas Regional Library
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ARSL - THE BEGINNING…Founded by the Library and Information Science by the
head of Center of the Study of Rural Librarianship study at Clarion University, in Clarion, Pennsylvania, ARSL’s
membership has grown to include 892 librarians from rural and small communities in 49 of the U.S. states.
Headquarters are now located in Michigan.
ARSL-The Premier Professional Network for Small & Rural Librarians• ARSL Listserv-
Share perspectives of working in rural libraries with a nation-wide cohort
• ARSL website-A ‘one-stop shop’ of rural information and news
ARSL Membership BenefitsMembers Only Roundtables
“Meet up” with likeminded librarians across the U.S. & share your successes,
and failures too!Topics include:
Recruiting & Managing Volunteers, Programming in Your Library, 21st Century Library Advocacy,
Wage Laws…and more.
New in
2017
ARSL Membership BenefitsExclusive access to 800+ member
librarians nationwide!
Contracts with Library Partners CIPA Compliant Filtering
SoftwareStory Time Ideas
Staff Wellness Programs
Help with these topics and anything you can think of is just a few clicks
away through the ARSL Listserv.
ARSL Listserv:
A National Think Tank
ARSL Membership BenefitsNewsletter• Quarterly news you can use,
right to your inbox• Grants• Upcoming training• Small and rural library
happenings
• Technology Tips
ARSL Membership Benefits
Professional Development
Workshops & Networking
Annual Conference
Jodee Bock, author of “Own Your Own Story” & Keynote at the 2016 Fargo Conference, encouraged librarians to set goals and challenged them to lead with purpose.
Conference workshops encompass a variety of topics. MakerSpace was a popular session in 2016.
“I came back from this conference inspired and equipped with several new, concrete ideas for my library
and myself!”Aaron MehaffeySANDHILL REGIONAL LIBRARY, NORTH
CAROLINA
ARSL Opportunity
About 80% of U.S. Libraries are small, rural, or both small &
rural.
Students, Retirees, Friends, Trustees, Volunteers $15
Library Staff < $14,999 $15Library Staff = $15,000-$29,999 $29Library Staff > $30,000 $49Library Institutional Membership (Three library employees receive membership benefits)
$150
Business Membership $200
Membership is affordable, and everyone is welcome to join!
Join on the Membership page of the ARSL websitearsl.info/membership
Thank you ARSL members! You all have helped me make better decisions for our new City library. Thank you for your guidance and your energy. I have truly met friends on the ARSL Listserv, people that understand and appreciate the sometimes thankless job librarians do and understand that sometimes just someone to talk to can mean a world of difference.
I am a proud member of ARSL and can’t imagine not having this resource. Thank you for what you do and for making the Association of Rural & Small Libraries a real thing. There is a need out there and you have helped fill it.Tracy M. Cole,
MLISLibrary Director
Spanish Fort Public Library (Spanish Fort, AL)
Volunteer DrivenARSL’s work is a result of volunteers who roll up their sleeves and make it happen!• Executive Committee• Marketing & Communications
Committee• Membership Development• Partnerships• Governance• Finance• Conference• Nominating Committee
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ARSL 2016-17 Board of Directors
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Co-PresentersVicki [email protected] 2017/2018 President-Elect2017 Conference Chair
Meredith WickhamCo-Chair Marketing & [email protected]
