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Weekly updates from ARSL Get Ready to UNITE & IGNITE in Wichita! ARSL Conference | September 20-23, 2023 | Wichita, KS [https://s3.amazonaws.com/oasis-prod01-unlayer/1678836159847-ARSL23+logo.png] This year's conference theme is "Unite & Ignite"! Our conference provides an opportunity to unite as a professional community and foster a sense of togetherness across a nation of small but mighty libraries. When we come together to share and learn we'll light fires of innovation and change that can burn bright all year long. Conference Program Request for Proposals (RFP) launches next week! Are you a community engagement superstar? Have a storytime formula that can't be beat? Do your reader's advisory recommendations always hit the mark? We need YOU to present at ARSL 2023! The program presenters are the heart of the conference, bringing valuable skills and experience to share with fellow attendees. RFP Launch Date: March 21, 2023 Submission Deadline: April 25, 2023, 5:00 pm CT Ready to get started? Download the sample RFP form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Farsl.memberclicks.net%2Fmessage2%2Flink%2Fee9af817-67ef-49eb-ae59-78e365c2064d%2F6&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ca3dfe77efb4f423c9cc708db24e7e7b6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638144350661058436%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BlAnzAob8a0d9Nyv16cX%2FAa3vMnWIBxhiOB2NbrvmgM%3D&reserved=0> to preview the questions. 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These practical, actionable demo sessions will let programming pros share their ideas in a less intimidating, more familiar environment. Special consideration will be given to pop-up demos that incorporate intentional accessibility for patrons of different ages and ability levels. Professional Networking & Affinity Groups Volunteers needed! The ARSL Membership Committee is seeking a few additional volunteers to help start our Professional Networking Groups this year! Building on the success of the Solo-ish Librarians Happy Hour pioneered by ARSL members Bree Drapa and Chelsea Price, the Membership Committee wants to provide dedicated time and space for ARSL members to connect with others in their area of professional focus (youth services, administration, cataloging, etc.) or who exist at similar intersections of identity within the librarianship community. We currently need leaders for the following networking groups: * Circulation Services * BIPOC Librarians * LGBTQ+ Librarians Have an idea for an affinity group not listed on the volunteer form? Suggestions are welcome if you're willing to lead them! All networking groups will be held in ARSL Zoom rooms on a standing monthly schedule. Meetings will be drop-in style, with no obligation to stay the full hour. Networking groups (with the exception of the existing Solo-ish Librarians HH) are open to ARSL members only. [Volunteer as a Networking Lead] 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!] Color Health & ARSL: Ensuring Access to COVID Testing [Video]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Farsl.memberclicks.net%2Fmessage2%2Flink%2Fee9af817-67ef-49eb-ae59-78e365c2064d%2F10&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ca3dfe77efb4f423c9cc708db24e7e7b6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638144350661214657%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QdD1XmonkguNJtE3Is06iBmsUIkdDfG8d9JNI8Cun3g%3D&reserved=0> This video highlights how you can set up your site in a small or large footprint, and addresses some additional FAQs from our site partners. As a reminder, Color has partnered with the CDC to support free COVID-19 lab testing for under-resourced communities across the nation. 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