2023 ARSL Conference
When: September 20-23, 2023
Where: Wichita, Kansas
#ARSL2023 is the conference for rural and small libraries. Our conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of shoestring budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing within small and rural libraries, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library—no scaling down required.
Unite & Ignite! Our conference provides an opportunity to unite as a professional community and foster a sense of togetherness across a nation of small but mighty libraries. When we come together to share and learn we'll light fires of innovation and change that can burn bright all year long.
Conference Program Request for Proposals (RFP) is now live!
Spring 2023 Professional Resource Discussion Group: Burnout
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Discussion 1: 3:30 p.m. PT/ 4:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. CT/6:30 p.m. ET
Discussion 2: 6:30 p.m. PT/ 7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT/9:30 p.m. ET
Our Professional Resource Discussion Group, formally known as Professional Development Book Club, will focus on burnout.
Shop the ARSL Store!
The wait is finally over - the new YEAR-ROUND ARSL Store is open for business! This shop features official ARSL-branded merchandise, as well as our 2022 Conference and Retro Conference gear.
In addition to the traditional tee shirts and sweatshirts the ARSL Store will offer branded stationery items, drinkware, and accessories to let you show your ARSL spirit all year round. Consider adding some ARSL swag to employee recognitions, Trustee gifts, and retirement baskets!
ARSL Statement on Anti-Racism
Because Black lives matter and library professionals can be agents of change in rural and small communities across the nation, ARSL urges our members to stand up and speak out to end systemic oppression and police brutality. The ARSL Board of Directors is in active discussion about how we will commit to anti-racist work within our association.
Silence is compliance.
ARSL Access to Information Statement
The ARSL Access to Information Statement was developed by the Advocacy Committee and approved by the Board following multiple member requests to provide a tool for defending against the increase in materials challenges and other intellectual freedom assaults. This statement can be used alongside any local, state, or national position statements already utilized by your library to reinforce your organization's commitment to the tenets of intellectual freedom.
ARSL Statement of Support for Libraries in Ukraine
In the face of increasing hostility and escalating military action in Ukraine the ARSL Board of Directors has issued a statement of support of those impacted by the war. Included in that statement is a call to action to aid our colleagues working in the many rural and small libraries of Ukraine to ensure the spread of accurate information regarding the conflict as a means to support democracy and freedom of expression.
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