What to Expect with ARSL's Site Change
A new arsl.org is on the way. Our new website and member portal launch mid-December.

This December, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is launching a new website and member portal. Your membership, learning, events, and community will all live in one place, with one login.

Below is what's changing, what stays the same, and what you'll need to do.
We'll continue to update this page as launch gets closer.

LAUNCH DATE

Mid-December

Watch your inbox for login steps.

Timeline

When What happens
Now Nothing changes yet. Keep using arsl.org and your current login as usual. Members, check your profile to make sure your information is up to date.
Early December Members will receive an email about what to expect on launch day.
Around launch
Exact dates coming soon		 Online renewals and payments may be briefly disrupted while we finish moving your records to the new portal. Public pages stay available the whole time.
Mid-December The new arsl.org and member portal go live. Members will receive a separate email with instructions for logging in.
After launch A Member Help page and support form on the new site will walk you through first login, password reset, invoices, and more.

Renewing in December?

If you can, renew before mid-December so your payment goes through before the switch. If you miss that window, don't worry; your membership carries over, and we'll help you renew once the new portal is ready. Questions? Email [email protected].

What's Changing

A New Website

A refreshed arsl.org that makes it easier to find TRAINs, events, grants, and resources.

  

One Member Portal

Your profile, renewals, and invoices in one place, with one login.

More info coming soon!

What Stays the Same

  • Your ARSL membership and member benefits.
  • Old arsl.org links and bookmarks will redirect to the right new pages.

More details coming soon.

What You Need to Do

NOW

Check that your profile is up to date. If you renew in December, try to renew before mid-December.

  

BEFORE LAUNCH

Add our sender address to your contacts so your login email doesn't land in spam. We'll confirm the address here before launch.

  

ON LAUNCH DAY

Watch for your login email, set your password, then check your profile and auto-renew settings.

Get Ready with Our How-To Guides

These step-by-step PDF guides walk you through the current member area, so you can check your details before the switch. We'll share new guides when the new member portal launches.

Updating Member Profile

Make sure your email address, job title, and organization are current, so your login email reaches you.

  

Managing Your Organization

For organizational members: check the staff connected to your membership.
 

Accessing Invoices

Find and pay open invoices, especially if you renew in December.

  

Accessing Communication Settings

Check which ARSL emails you receive, so you don't miss launch updates.

More guides, including e-list how-tos, are on the member landing page (login required).

Where Things Are Moving

If you used to find it here You'll find it here
Your Membership pages and profile Member portal
Invoices and renewals Member portal
TRAIN recordings More info coming soon
ARSL E-list More info coming soon

Questions Members Are Asking

Do I need to create a new account?

No. Your account moves over for you. On launch day you'll set a new password using the steps in your login email.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Contact ARSL

Last updated 10/29/2026.