#ARSL2025 Countdown: Libraries Rise! — Only FOUR days until #ARSL2025—who's joining us in Albuquerque, in person or virtually? Let us know in the comments!

Wendy D. Johnston — Director, Fleming County Public Library, Flemingsburg, KY 

Wil’Lani A. Turner — Circulation & Career Services Coordinator, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, Columbus, MS

Kristi Chadwick — Director, Ballston Community Public Library, Burnt Hills NY

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

Discover Albuquerque During ARSL 2025 — part of the “Land of Enchantment,” Albuquerque offers a stunning blend of desert landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and modern city charm. It’s the perfect backdrop for the ARSL Conference, where professional growth meets memorable local experiences.

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.

Planning, Prizes, and Pandemonium: A Peek into Summer Reading Prep — With summer right around the corner, we thought we’d give insight from two different children’s librarians and how they prepare for the busiest time of year.

Weeding Your Library Collection Without the Stress – Every library needs to weed its collection, but deciding what stays and what goes can be daunting. This guide offers practical tips—like using reports, setting policies, and handling patron concerns—to make the process easier and more effective.

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