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Conference Testimonials
 Kristy Smith, Director, Richmond Free Public Library
“ARSL is a great opportunity for small and rural public librarians to gain new ideas, access new resources, and network with fellow librarians!”
Melanie Cope, Library Director
“Best conference of the year! I always come back with valuable resources and new library friends.”
 Beth Robinson, Librarian, Grand Ledge Area District Library
“As an introvert, attending this conference was a little intimidating, but everyone was very welcoming and inclusive. I quickly made friends and engaged with librarians from all over the country. No matter where we were from, we all found common ground and had many stories to share.”
Evan Hale, Librarian, Gladys E. Kelly Public Library
“This was the first conference I have attended where I felt like the specific challenges of a small to medium-sized library were at the forefront.”
 Wendy D. Johnston, MLIS, Library Director
“ARSL provides a gathering place for rural librarians with support and encouragement that is not available anywhere else.”
Shannon H., Librarian, Indiana
“This was my first ARSL conference, and while I'm an introvert, I still made connections thanks to the extracurricular activities and regional badges. The sense of connection I felt was unlike any other conference.”
 Jean Fellows, Librarian, Grand Ledge Area District Library
“The ARSL conference is a perfect fit for small libraries—sessions are geared to and presented by other libraries our size, sharing the same challenges and concerns. Friendly folks, great networking, and idea-sharing!”
Margarita Moore, Library Director
“I met so many wonderful people across the U.S. and Canada who are doing great things in their small and rural libraries. The energy was so positive and supportive! We acknowledged challenges and, in the same breath, came together to solve them. I found my people!”
 Jackie Nelson, Director, Hesston Public Library
“Small and rural libraries hold the line in our communities—for access, education, inclusion, literacy, and more. ARSL helped me find people who understand what it means to hold that line and gave me tools to do it better. I left with new friends and invaluable connections.”
Lisa Ladd, Librarian, Bucksport, Maine
“If you are running a small library and feeling overwhelmed, attend this conference! You will find your tribe of librarians making a difference in their communities.”
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