Applications for the 2024-25 ARSL Leadership Institute<https://www.arsl.org/arsl-leadership-institute> participant cohort are now open until February 21, 2024. The ARSL Leadership Institute is a grant-funded pilot program that seeks to provide timely, relevant leadership development opportunities for rural and small library workers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities through their application materials: * Dedication to service in rural and small communities * Commitment to ARSL's Organizational Values * Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth * Interest in expanding library service to reach diverse and/or under-served communities * Aspirations to lead in their library and community * Openness to change in themselves, their library, and their community * Thorough understanding of the commitment required to complete the Institute program * Support from supervisors and/or organizational leadership for their participation Priority consideration will be given to applicants who: * Are currently serving in new library leadership positions, or who anticipate attaining their first library leadership position in the near future * Have worked in libraries for less than 10 years * Do not hold a Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree (or equivalent) * Self-identify as members of communities that have experienced marginalization and/or are under-represented within the library profession Additional ARSL information in their eNewsletter below. 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ARSL Home<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/1> | About<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/2> | Join<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/3> | Support<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/4> | ARSL Store<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/5> [Image] ARSL Office Dispatch Welcome to the ARSL Office Dispatch! Need Advocacy Advice or Support? The Advocacy Center is ARSL's new and growing resource hub in support of advocacy efforts in rural and small libraries nationwide! Have a topic you'd like the Advocacy Committee to investigate next? Email the ARSL Office at info@arsl.org<mailto:info@arsl.org> to let them know! [Visit the Advocacy Center] [Request Advocacy Support] Become an ARSL Hero! Want your organization listed here? Join the ARSL Supporters Alliance at the Hero level to show your support of rural and small libraries to 7,000+ library workers, advocates, and fans every week! Other Hero level benefits include a complimentary exhibit booth at our annual conference, coordinated social media cross-promotion, and more! Click the link below to learn more about the Alliance and help libraries do more, with more. [Join the Alliance!] ARSL Award Nominations The ARSL Awards for Libraries and Library Workers nominations are now open! The nomination window is from January 2, 2024 - February 6, 2024. Awards will be based on nominees' accomplishments during the preceding year (January-December 2023), with the exception of the Distinguished Service Award that can take into account nominees' career-long community engagement. Nominators will be asked to describe their nominees' commitment to ARSL's Organizational Values<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/9>, as well as the strength of their professional practice in the focus area of the award for which they are being nominated. Individuals or organizations can be nominated for multiple awards, but will only be able to win one award per year. Self-nominations and nominations of eligible libraries/library workers by non-library individuals or organizations are acceptable. All recipients will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony at the 2024 ARSL Conference. In addition to receiving their award, all recipients will receive one (1) complimentary conference registration ($300 value) each so they may be honored in person and celebrated by their ARSL community. [Learn More About the ARSL Awards] ARSL Leadership Institute Applications for the 2024-25 Leadership Institute participant cohort are now open until February 21, 2024. The ARSL Leadership Institute is a grant-funded pilot program that seeks to provide timely, relevant leadership development opportunities for rural and small library workers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities through their application materials: * Dedication to service in rural and small communities * Commitment to ARSL's Organizational Values * Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth * Interest in expanding library service to reach diverse and/or under-served communities * Aspirations to lead in their library and community * Openness to change in themselves, their library, and their community * Thorough understanding of the commitment required to complete the Institute program * Support from supervisors and/or organizational leadership for their participation Priority consideration will be given to applicants who: * Are currently serving in new library leadership positions, or who anticipate attaining their first library leadership position in the near future * Have worked in libraries for less than 10 years * Do not hold a Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree (or equivalent) * Self-identify as members of communities that have experienced marginalization and/or are under-represented within the library profession [Learn More about the ARSL Leadership Institute] Upcoming ARSL TRAINs February TRAIN: Stress & Resilience Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:00 am PT /12:00 pm MT/ 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET Stay tuned for more information! Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024 Conference Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024 will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT via the GoTo Webinar online meeting service. This one-day virtual conference is co-sponsored by ARSL and the Nebraska Library Commission. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, no matter your service population or staff size! ARSL President Patrick Bodily will deliver opening remarks before a day packed with virtual learning content tailored to the needs of small libraries. [Learn More About the Conference Here] ARSL Professional Networking Groups The new year is bringing some new days and time for a couple of our networking groups. If you registered last year, you should be good to join! ARSL Solo Librarian Happy Hour (SOLOish) February 1, 2024 @ 4 pm PT / 5 pm MT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET [Register: SOLOish] ARSL Readers' Advisory Networking Group February 5, 2024 @ 12 pm PT / 1 pm MT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET [Register: Readers' Adv] ARSL Youth and Teen Services February 14, 2024 @ 11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET [Register: Youth & Teen] ARSL Neurodivergent Library Workers February 21, 2024 @ 3 pm PT / 4 pm MT / 5 pm CT / 6 pm ET [Register: Neurodivergent] ARSL Directors, Managers, & Administration February 27, 2024 @ 9 am PT / 10 am MT / 11 am CT / 12 pm ET [Register: Directors] [Image] Contact Info: The Association for Rural & Small Libraries PO BOX 33731, Seattle, WA, 98133 (206) 453-3579 info@arsl.org<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/3bd1aaee-7dfd-4430-b87d-397b189099a5/18> Connect with Us: [Facebook] ________________________________ The Association for Rural & Small Libraries * PO Box 33731, Seattle, Washington 98133, United States * 206-453-3579<tel:206-453-3579> [Powered by MemberClicks]<http://www.memberclicks.com/>
