Are you interested in presenting at a national conference specifically designed for rural and small libraries? Take a look at the opportunity to be a part of the Association of Rural and Small Libraries 2019 Annual Conference to be held in Vermont in September. Details can be found below on how to submit your session proposal for this conference. Did you know you can apply for a $1,600 travel stipend from the Library of Michigan to support your trip to present at this event? https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--... Read on below to find out how to submit your proposal to share with rural and small library staff from all over the US! Shannon -------------------- Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> Don’t forget! Several Library of Michigan staff have new telephone numbers. --------------------------- All, We are excited to release the call for session proposals for the 2019 ARSL Conference: Tap Into Libraries! in Burlington, VT, Sept 4-7, 2019. Do you: * have a successful approach to advocacy? * have great examples of building community partnerships? * provide an outstanding tech service? * have creative management techniques to share? * work in a library where staff goes above and beyond with a particular service or program? * offer other unique services that are replicable and affordable for small and rural libraries Share your expertise in these or other areas by submitting a proposal (link below). Important items to note: Bring us your best! We will be accepting a maximum of TWO proposals per presenter (including individual and panel presentations). PRESENTER DISCOUNTS: * ARSL will provide a $100 conference registration discount for session presenter* * A $150 conference registration discount is provided for presenters who are asked to repeat a proposed session* *For sessions with multiple presenters, the discount applies only to the lead speaker (person who submits the proposal) and is NOT transferable. PLEASE NOTE: conference vendors who present sessions are not eligible for the presenter discount and no additional travel funding will be available for presenters for this conference (scholarships are a separate award). DEADLINE: Proposals are due by 10pm CST, Sunday, February 10, 2019. Please be sure you keep a copy of your proposal! SELECTION TIMELINE: We ask for your patience. We hope to notify all selected presenters by Friday, March 20, 2019. Please understand that session selection takes time and the committee is made up of volunteers working on this process in addition to performing their day jobs. If the notification date changes, we will make an announcement. Emails regarding status of selection will not be answered prior to this date. CONTACT: When you successfully submit a proposal, you should receive a confirmation email with a summary of your submission. If you do not receive the confirmation or if you have other questions, please direct them to Jennie Garner, 2019 Program Chair, via email at jgarner@northlibertyiowa.org<mailto:jgarner@northlibertyiowa.org> or phone at (319) 626-5778. SUBMIT PROPOSALS HERE<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fforms%2Fa6QCwt2B4CY6OCfL2&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C9247ad7485b94e540c7308d664550ff0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636806713839267706&sdata=vE6lXoK6sdgPlIm1HccKd13K1u%2BlHRERwgmFrZg1fzg%3D&reserved=0> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeREtUd1lyFUzXoVbJnACpApB-8riCDBzXU... *****Please read and review this email and the entire form before submitting.***** ARSL membership boasts the best librarians around. We look forward to reading your proposals! Thank you for giving your time and energy to your association. Sincerely, Jennie Garner, Library Director North Liberty Community Library PO Box 320 North Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-5778 (o) 319-321-8056 (c) www.northlibertylibrary.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northlibertylibrary.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C9247ad7485b94e540c7308d664550ff0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636806713839277710&sdata=%2F%2BdwX2tP2NGlemXhFyLuVZlL5yovUUvDeNIb5XeLvLs%3D&reserved=0>