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: TRAIN webinars and workshops are now FREE for all ARSL members! Roundtables and networking events remain free and exclusive to members. If you're not yet a member, consider joining to take full advantage of these professional development opportunities.
All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording. TRAIN programming is planned by ARSL’s Continuing Education Committee.
Upcoming TRAINs
May ARSL TRAIN Session #1: National Climate Action Strategy for Small & Rural Libraries
Learn about the National Climate Action Strategy, which gives libraries a blueprint to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adopt internal disaster preparedness plans, and contribute to community resilience. Discover how to use education for climate justice through local partnerships. Hear from rural library leaders and leave with actions you can take now.
When: Friday, May 16, 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Co-Founder, Sustainable Libraries Initiative & Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System (NY)
Matthew Pavloff, Director, Kinderhook Memorial Library (NY)
Cheryl Jones, Library Director, Mamakating Library (NY)
Margaret Woodruff, Director, Charlotte Library (VT)
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May ARSL TRAIN Session #2: National Climate Action Strategy Follow-Up
Join us for a follow-up session to share progress on implementing the National Climate Action Strategy. Reflect on what you’ve learned, what inspires you, and what’s next for your library’s climate efforts.
When: Friday, May 30, 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Co-Founder, Sustainable Libraries Initiative & Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System (NY)
Cheryl Jones, Library Director, Mamakating Library (NY)
Margaret Woodruff, Director, Charlotte Library (VT)
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Special TRAIN Session – Get Free Access to Roper iPoll!
Join us for a special TRAIN session featuring the America’s Voice Project and the powerful Roper iPoll platform. Whether you're new to data or an expert, Roper iPoll lets you explore U.S. and global opinion trends, generate charts, and access historical survey data.
Bonus: All attendees (live or recorded) will receive 1 year of free access to Roper iPoll for their library and patrons. ARSL members can continue access with a pay-what-you-can model.
When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Learn more about the America’s Voice Project and explore nearly a million public opinion questions dating back to 1935 with the Roper iPoll platform.
Previous ARSL TRAINs
Mental Health Resources for Rural Communities
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Chuck Strand, Executive Director, Rural Minds
Disaster Planning & Preparedness for Rural & Small Libraries
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 11:30 am PT / 12:30 pm MT / 1:30 pm CT / 2:30 pm ET
Passive Programs Palooza (Roundtable)
Thursday, February 20 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Melissa Little, Co-Chair, Continuing Education Committee
Inspire Engaged and Confident Readers: Explore the Effect on Large Print on Youth Literacy
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 11:30 am PT / 12:30 pm MT / 1:30 pm CT / 2:30 pm ET
Presented by Carrie Willis, Marketing Lead, Thorndike Press & Kris Smith, Media Specialist, Buddy Taylor Middle School (FL) and FAME President
Empowering Library Workers to be Advocates (Series)
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Amy Stone, Library Director, Bridgton Public Library (ME); Tasja Williams, Assistant Librarian, Talkeetna Public Library (AK); Jenny White, Library Director, Schuyler Public Library (NE) & the ARSL Advocacy Committee
Food Security
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Katie Sullivan, Senior Program Manager, Urban Libraries Council & Erica Freudenberger, Outreach, Engagement & Marketing Consultant, Southern Adirondack Library System (NY)
#ARSL2024 Conference Debrief (Roundtable)
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by the ARSL Continuing Education Committee
Social Media Tips & Tricks (Roundtable)
Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Bailee Hutchinson, ARSL Social Media Coordinator & Freelance Library Consultant
Difficult Conversations in the Workforce (Roundtable)
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 11:00 am PT /12:00 pm MT/ 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Tiffany Hayes, Education Design and Development Manager, South Carolina State Library (SC)
Rural/Urban Library Partnerships to Support Local Economies
Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Mark Pond, MLIS Business Research Librarian, Spokane Public Library (WA) & Stacey Goddard, Public Services Manager, Spokane County Library District (WA)
Winning Grants: Strategies for Rural and Small Library Success!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Stephanie Gerding, MLIS, Library Grant Expert and author of Winning Grants: a How-To Manual for Librarians
Community Asset Mapping for Rural and/or Small Libraries
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Samantha Bouwers, Consultant for Continuing Education, State Library of Iowa (IA)
Managing Worry & Stress in the Library Workplace: Don’t Let the Stress Monkeys Drive the Bus!
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Tiffany Hayes, Education Design and Development Manager, South Carolina State Library (SC)
Collaborating with Immigrant Communities: A Case Study
Friday, January 19, 2024 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Montserrat Stock, Latino community member (WA); Dana Mannino, Programming Librarian, Spokane County Library District (WA); & Cheryl Zobel, Collection Development Librarian, Spokane County Library District (WA)
13 Months of Advocacy
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Amy Stone, Library Director, Bridgton Public Library (ME)
Multilingual Services & Collections (Roundtable)
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Joy Worland, Library Consultant for Continuing Education and Small and Rural Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries (VT)
Working with Volunteers (Roundtable)
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Annice Sevett, Assistant Library Director, Albert Lea Public Library (MN) & Joy Worland, Library Consultant for Continuing Education and Small & Rural Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries (VT)
Writing the Future: Creative Writing for Kids in Small & Rural Libraries
Monday, January 30, 2023 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Rowana Miller, Executive Director, Cosmic Writers & Echo Phillips, Children's Librarian, Free Library of Philadelphia (PA)
Unpacking the Censor's Toolbox
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by John Chrastka, Executive Director, EveryLibrary
Teen Programming and Services (Roundtable Series)
Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Allie Stevens Gosselink, Director, Calhoun County Library & Museum (AR)
Equitable & Ethical Budgeting (Roundtable)
Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Joy Worland, Library Consultant for Continuing Education and Small & Rural Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries (VT)
Summer Reading Programming Ideas for Adults (Roundtable)
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Annice Sevett, Assistant Library Director, Albert Lea Public Library (MN) & Erin Silva, Youth & Teen Services Librarian, North Liberty Library (IA)
Budgeting Doesn't Have to Feel Like a Root Canal!
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Gary Deziel, Extension Assistant Professor, University of Vermont Extension (VT)
Food Insecurity in Your Library (Roundtable)
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Erin Silva, Youth & Teen Services Librarian, North Liberty Library (IA)
Tips and Tools for Patron Tech Help
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Susanna Kahn, Tech Librarian, Charlotte Public Library (VT) & Jessamyn West, Technologist, Activist, Educator & Writer
Just Do It, Now! Draft a Disaster Plan for Your Library (Series)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Rachel Onuf, Vermont Historical Records Program Director, Vermont State Archives & Records Administration (VT)
Demystifying Advocacy Roundtable (Roundtable)
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Meredith Wickham, Director, Southwest Public Libraries (OH)
Creating a Building Book for Your Library (Series)
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Judy Calhoun, Regional Director, Southeast Arkansas Regional Library (AK)
Speed Networking (Networking Event)
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Phillip Carter, Director, Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System (MS) & Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK)
From Self-Care to Community Well-being through Design Thinking
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Brenda Hough, Instructional Designer, Infopeople/Califa & Betha Gutsche, WebJunction Programs Manager, OCLC
Program Palooza Roundtable (Roundtable)
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Greta Bergquist, Librarian and Youth Services Consultant, State Library of Oregon (OR)
Libraries and COVID-19: Information, Resources, and Tools
Thursday, April 29, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Jennie Garner, Library Director, North Liberty Library (IA) & Kendra Morgan, Senior Program Manager, OCLC
Helping Patrons to Improve Their Financial Decision Making and Outcomes
Thursday, April 8, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Ken McDonnell, Financial Education Program Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Emily Mross, RUSA Financial Literacy Interest Group Chair and Business Librarian, Penn State Harrisburg Library (PA); Bobbie Grey, Supervisory Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation & Cassie Russell, Training and Technical Assistance Consultant, ICF
Using a Trauma-Informed Approach in Small & Rural Libraries
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Tiffany Russell, LMSW, Social Services Manager, Niles District Library (MI)
Speed "Dating" (Networking Event)
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Phillip Carter, Director, Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System (MS) & Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK)
Envisioning 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Patrick Bodily, Director, Independence Public Library (OR)
Everyday Leadership: Tools & Techniques for Strategic Thinking
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Heidi Dolamore, Consultant, Califa
Self-Care (Roundtable)
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Jennie Garner, Library Director, North Liberty Library (IA) & Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK)
Past COVID-19 Roundtables
In 2020, ARSL held a series of COVID-19 Roundtables. You can find recordings and chat logs of those roundtables below.
Equity in the Stacks: Libraries as Beacons of Anti-Racism | recording | chat log
Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Kellee Forkenbrock, Public Services Librarian, North Liberty Library (IA)
Self Care and Staff Health, June 11 | recording | chat log
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Jennie Garner, Library Director, North Liberty Library (IA) & Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK)
Serving Patrons Without Access to Internet | recording | chat log
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Clancy Pool, Branch Manager, St. John Branch, Whitman County Rural Library (WA) & C. L. Quillen, Library Director, Spotswood Public Library (NJ)
Reaching Young Patrons Through Virtual Storytime | recording | chat log
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Sherry Scheline, Library Director, Donnelly Public Library District (ID); Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK) & Patrick Bodily, Public Library Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries (ID)
Summer Reading Reboot | recording | chat log
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Judy Calhoun, Southeast Arkansas Regional Library (AK)
COVID-19 Roundtable 6 | recording | chat log
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Becky Heil, Southeast District Consultant, State Library of Iowa (IA) & Debbie Drachman, Library Director, Crosswicks Library (NJ)
COVID-19 Roundtable 5 | recording | chat log
Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Mary Soucie, State Librarian, North Dakota State Library (ND) & Meredith E. Wickham, Director, First Regional Library System (MS)
COVID-19 Roundtable 4 | recording | chat log
Thursday, April 23, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Patrick Bodily, Public Library Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries (ID) & Erin Busbea, Director, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (MS)
COVID-19 Roundtable 3 | recording | chat log
Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Jennifer Pearson, Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library (TN) & Lisa Shaw, Rural & Small Library/Workforce Development Specialist, Maine State Library (ME)
COVID-19 Roundtable 2 | recording | chat log
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Jane Somerville, Library Director, Stanley Community Library (ID) & Bailee Hutchinson, Branch Manager, Altus Public Library (OK)
COVID-19 Roundtable 1 | recording | chat log
Thursday, April 2, 2020 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by Jennie Garner, Library Director, North Liberty Library (IA) & Kathy Zappitello, Executive Director, Conneaut Public Library (OH)
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