 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
 October: Leading from Every Level
Leadership is a vital skill, especially for small and rural librarians! Join Rachel Lunden for a session about her experience with ARSL's Leadership Institute and how she has transformed her own work through the knowledge and experience she has gained. This presentation is for anyone interested in learning more about leading at every level.
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Facilitated by: Rachel Lunden, Reference Librarian, Burlington Public Library (CO)
 Upcoming Partner TRAINs
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.
Here's How Your Library Can Be a Community Hub for Citizen Science! 
Citizen science invites people of all ages to contribute to real research—anytime, anywhere—through small acts of science, like sharing pictures of nature or answering survey questions about your pet’s personality. There’s something for everyone! In this webinar, the SciStarter team will introduce what citizen science is, why it matters, and how libraries of all capacities can connect their communities to projects that fit local interests.
This session will show how to:
- Connect patrons to meaningful science opportunities.
- Access free professional development for staff.
- Use ready-to-go resources, including circulating kits, promotional tools, and more.
- Enrich programs with science that’s easy, fun, and inclusive.
You’ll also get a preview of 2.50 Million Acts of Science, a nationwide campaign launching this April in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, showcasing the collective impact of everyday people advancing discovery.
This webinar will equip you with practical tools and inspiration to integrate citizen science into your library's programming!
Presented by: Emma Giles, Director of Programs, SciStarter and Arizona State University
Darlene Cavalier, Founder of SciStarter
When: Wednesday, October 8, 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Storytelling for Advocacy
Librarians know the value of a good story! In this webinar, we’ll draw upon the storytelling skills you already possess, but add a slight twist: learning how you can use stories as a starting point to advocate for the patrons, books, and activities that make your library so special. Participants will be guided through some interactive activities to identify important stories that might help others understand libraries in new ways. You’ll leave with some action steps to help you advocate for your spaces.
Presented by: Cathy Fleischer, Professor emerita Eastern Michigan University & Professional learning consultant for Everyday Advocacy
When: Tuesday, October 14, 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.
Leadership is a vital skill, especially for small and rural librarians! Join Rachel Lunden for a session about her experience with ARSL's Leadership Institute and how she has transformed her own work through the knowledge and experience she has gained. This presentation is for anyone interested in learning more about leading at every level.
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