My Alabama Library, an online magazine sharing community-centered stories about Alabama's public libraries, is partnering with ARSL throughout 2026 to spotlight the state's rural and small libraries ahead of our September conference in Montgomery.
Meet ARSL’s incoming board members — four passionate library leaders stepping into key leadership roles and bringing deep community roots, bold advocacy, and a shared commitment to strengthening rural and small libraries nationwide.
Melanie Weigel — Director, Forsyth Public Library, Forsyth, IL
Noah Lenstra — Library & Information Science Program, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Andrea Eckerson — East Helena Branch Manager, Lewis & Clark Library, Montana
Debbie Winlock — Page Public Library, AZ & 2025 ARSL Conference Committee Co-Chair
Amy Stone — Director, Bridgton Public Library, Bridgton, Maine & 2025 ARSL Board Northeast Regional Representative
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Dawn Miller — Director, Lakin Library & Envisioning Center, Tabor, IA & 2025 Innovative Service Award Recipient
Erin Busbea — Director, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, Columbus, MS & Board Treasurer
Erica Moses — BLHS Free Library, Director, Belmont, NY & 2025 Solo Librarian of the Year
Lisa Thompson — Assistant Branch Manager, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library System, Floyd, Virginia & 2025 Equity Champion Award Recipient
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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
