 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.
NEW! Member Benefit: We now 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.
All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording after the session. TRAIN programming is planned by ARSL’s Continuing Education Committee.
  Upcoming ARSL TRAIN
 August Roundtable: Empowering Library Stakeholders to Support & Advocate for Libraries
Join us for this roundtable, a follow-up to the July TRAIN "Empowering Library Stakeholders to Support & Advocate for Libraries." Participants are encouraged to work through their stakeholder challenges and successes in an open discussion, as well as share their own success stories with fellow small and rural library community members. Review the recording of the July session and handouts to prepare you for this roundtable discussion!
When: Thursday, August 21, 2025
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitator: Jonna Ward, Founder and CEO, Library Support Network
 Upcoming Partner TRAIN
Partner TRAINs are new TRAIN offerings from ARSL partner organizations! These are also focused on continuing education, and are free for all ARSL members and nonmembers.
August: America’s Voice Project – Free Roper iPoll Access
Exclusive Offer: Attendees (live or recorded) will receive one year of free access to Roper iPoll for their library and patrons. After the first year, ARSL members can renew with a pay-what-you-can model.
Roper iPoll is a comprehensive opinion data research platform from the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell University. It provides access to nearly a million survey and poll questions dating back to 1935, with tools for both novice and expert users. Features include:
- Keyword search and filtering
- Historical data and trends
- Full questionnaires and methodology details
- Custom charts, demographics, and citations
When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presenter: Alexis Bortle, Membership & Marketing Specialist with the Roper Center
Learn more about the America’s Voice Project: ropercenter.cornell.edu/americas-voice-project
 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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