Sarah Jones — Carlsbad Public Library Director, Carlsbad, NM

LaShunda Williams — Gadsden Public Library, Public Services Manager, Gadsden, AL

Margaret Woodruff — Charlotte Library, Director, Charlotte, VT

Casey Bruck — McCall Public Library (ID) Librarian & 2025 ARSL Angels Scholarship Recipient 

Gaby Silva — Youth Services Librarian, Colusa County Free Library (CA) & 2025 Empowering Library Workers of Color Scholarship Recipient

Amber Sweetland —  Kimball Public Library, Director, Kimball, NE & 2025 Dr. Bernard Vavrek LIS Scholarship Recipient

SethWilson Gray —  Kenai Community Library, Youth Services Coordinator, Kenai, Alaska & 2025 Founders Scholarship Recipient for Early-Career Library Workers

Jessica Duzan — Saluda County Library Director (Saluda, South Carolina)

John Clexton —  Library Director, Gladwin County District Library, Gladwin, MI & ARSL Board President

Robin Hastings — Library Services Consultant, Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS), and Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) President

Judy Calhoun, recently retired Regional Library Director at Southeast Arkansas Regional Library (SEARL), headquartered in Monticello, AR — A Remarkable 32-year Legacy of Service to Southeast Arkansas.

Patti Lehman – Passion, Purpose & Project Patron; Antlers Public Library Director discusses her library career and involvement with ARSL.

Deborah Dutcher – ARSL Board Member Deborah Dutcher shares powerful insights on career longevity, retirement planning, and staying relevant in library work.

#ARSL2024 Countdown! – Only four days until #ARSL2024—who’s joining us in Springfield, in person or virtually? Let us know in the comments.

ReaderZone – ReaderZone is helping libraries engage readers and track progress, have you tried it at your library? Tell us about your experience

Donna Forbis, Illinois Prairie District Public Library – PAWsome Reading Dogs are making a big impact at Illinois Prairie District Public Library, helping young readers gain confidence with non-judgmental, furry listeners.

ARSL 2024 Conference Buddy Program – First time at #ARSL2024? Our Conference Buddy program pairs new attendees with seasoned pros to help navigate the experience.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up – Summer Reading is winding down—share your favorite moments and photos from this year’s adventures at your library.

ARSL Spiritwear Day (2024) – Get ready to show off your ARSL pride by wearing your favorite ARSL gear at Spiritwear Day on September 13—shop now to grab yours.

Amy Stone & Drew Wichterman – ARSL was proudly represented at ALA 2024, where members shared insights on community outreach, ESL programs, and leadership strategies for small libraries.