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Welcome to the ARSL Rural Routes Blog, delivering BIG NEWS from our small libraries to you! The ARSL Marketing & Communications Committee curates content from across librarianship to bring you timely, relevant, and practical information you can put to work in your libraries. They'll also work with other ARSL Committees to spotlight members of the ARSL community who are doing BIG things!

Featured Article: Weeding Your Library Collection Without the Stress

Written by: Erica Testani
Date Published: 4/10/2025
Blog: Professional Development

Topic(s): Collection Development

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.

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