 Catch the ARSL TRAIN!
Join us for ARSL's TRAIN (Training, Roundtables, and Informational Networking) series! Each month, we offer an online workshop, roundtable, or networking event designed to support and connect library professionals.
All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording after the session. TRAIN programming is planned by ARSL's Continuing Education Committee.
Member Benefit: We have an archive with all past TRAIN recordings. Check it out below under "TRAIN Archive!" If you're not yet a member, consider joining to take full advantage of this library of knowledge.
  Upcoming ARSL TRAIN
March TRAIN: Financial Literacy Programming in the Library
How do financial professionals approach literacy education and what can librarians learn from them? Join us for this TRAIN session as we hear directly from financial experts about strategies for promoting financial literacy and how you can bring those tools and ideas into your small or rural library.
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by: Samantha M. Lethbridge, MSML, CCUFC, CCM, CUDE, Community Education Coordinator, Notary Public
Samantha is a dedicated Community Education Coordinator specializing in financial literacy. With over a decade of experience, she collaborates with local organizations to empower individuals through education. She designs engaging workshops that simplify complex financial concepts. She focuses on budgeting, saving, and debt management skills to promote financial stability. Passionate about community development, she believes in the transformative power of knowledge. Samantha holds a Master’s degree in ‘Management and Leadership’ along with a Development Educator, Financial Counselor and Manager designation. Her biggest passion is making sure that financial education is accessible to all. She actively seeks partnerships to expand outreach and impact.
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April TRAIN: Neurodiversity in Libraries - Register Here!
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
May TRAIN Roundtable: Customer Service in the Age of Burnout - Register Here!
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
 Upcoming Partner TRAIN
Partner TRAINs are TRAIN offerings from ARSL partner organizations! These are also focused on continuing education, and are free for all ARSL members and nonmembers.
March Partner TRAIN: Your Guide to GrantStation: Features, Tools, & Updates
During this live demo and Q&A session, GrantStation's Director of Online Education, David Gates, will show you how you can use GrantStation to complete your grant research quickly and get high-quality results. You’ll see how you can find and vet grants in a quick, streamlined fashion, so you and your staff can focus on what's most important—serving your community.
You’ll learn:
- How to find private, state, and national funding opportunities using GrantStation’s databases;
- How to adjust your search terms so you can discover funding opportunities you never thought to explore;
- How you can use a funder’s up-to-date profile along with the decision matrix to vet funders and save time; and,
- How both beginners and pros can benefit from the in-depth tutorials in the “Build Strategy” and “Write Proposals” sections.
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by: David Gates, Senior Director of Online Education, GrantStation
David is the Senior Director of Online Education for GrantStation. He holds an M.Ed. and has been working in education for nearly ten years. He has lived abroad in Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, France, and Bulgaria. He has extensive teaching experience and has helped professionals in a variety of industries develop great communication skills. Currently, David spends his free time outdoors hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
New ARSL Member Benefit: Access GrantStation at an exclusive member-only discount. Join fellow library professionals in tapping into a resource designed to help small and rural organizations in the funding world.
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April Partner TRAIN: Palace Project: E-Book Licensing and Collection Development - Register Here!
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
May Partner TRAIN: Hoopla Marketing Makeover Reveal - Register Here!
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
 Previous ARSL TRAINs
Members Only TRAIN Archive
If you’d like full access to our workshop library, ARSL members can unlock an exclusive archive featuring five years’ worth of additional TRAIN recordings — including deep dives, hands-on tutorials, and expert-led sessions specifically tailored with small & rural libraries in mind. With dozens of extra recordings, this growing resource is the perfect way to continue learning at your own pace. Log in or join ARSL today to start exploring!
Browse Our Public TRAIN Archive
View a selection of ARSL TRAIN session recordings available to all, including Partner TRAINs and COVID-19 Roundtables. These sessions were open to both members and non-members.
Cancellation Policies & Fees
Please review our Cancellation & Late Fee Policy to understand our event guidelines.
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