And...here's information about the Association for Rural and Small Libraries 2015 annual conference. Early bird registration is now available. Colleen Early bird registration has opened for the Association for Rural and Small
Libraries annual conference. ARSL 2015 will be held in beautiful Little Rock, Arkansas Oct. 1-3rd,with pre-conferences and tours taking place Sept. 30th. Our conference hotel is the Riverwalk Marriott. <http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Association%20for%20Rural%20and%20Small%20Libraries%20Fall%202015%20Conference%5ELITPB%60RSLRSLA%60139.00%60USD%60false%609/29/15%6010/4/15%609/11/15&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes>
This conference is completely dedicated to libraries that serve smaller and or rural populations. Last year, well over 300 library professionals gathered for #ARSL2014. This year's goal is 500 small and rural professionals together to gain support from, learn from, and most importantly build connections with each other. You may wonder what small is defined as; well we have long said that if you think your system is small or rural, it probably is!
Registration costs for ARSL 2015 begin at $263.50 (member rate),slightly more for non-members. This fee includes 3 days of learning, access to the welcome reception, breakfast (Thurs/Fri.), lunch (Thurs/Fri.), and a Saturday brunch. This year's conference also includes access to all speaker events, including Friday's featured author, PC Cast.
Many pre-conferences are available including a session on emergency planning, accidental leadership, apps, and more. Two planned tours are also available. One is a walking tour of the Riverwalk area. The other is a library tour which includes a stop at the Clinton Presidential Center library!
Registration for the conference, pre-conferences, and tours is available by going to http://www.regonline.com/2015arslannualconference
More information can be found on the ARSL conference webpage <http://arsl.info/category/conferences/>
We hope to see you in Little Rock for #ARSL2015!
Sincerely, 2015 Conference Planning Committee
Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510
Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.