| Association for Rural & Small Libraries Become a member of ARSL today. See additional Organization and Conference Information right here on WebJunction. ARSL members can also join the vibrant discussions surrounding rural issues and can provide suggestions and comments on the future of their organization. Get Involved! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rural - In Focus Webinar Series This is our second in a series of board webinars for 2008. This webinar is all about motivating your board to realize their full potential, and positively impact your community. Whether you have an active board, or one that just goes through the motions, this session will provide tips for igniting even those with the wettest of wood. Ellen Miller and Jim Connor will facilitate. Join us on Thursday, July 31st (11 am PST/2 pm EST). Read more about this Webinar and how to join » Questions? rural@webjunction.org Featured Resource An interesting new concept paper by Patricia H. Fisher, Ellen G. Miller, and James Connor has been added to WebJunction resources. Effective Governance for Rural Libraries outlines the need for a Program for Effective Governance(PEG) that rural boards could use to empower their directors and front-line staff to improve their own libraries and/or their communities. The proposed model includes an "A to Z" set of actions, a phased implementation plan, and the importance of including "a helper or facilitator" in the game plan. Share your ideas and comments about the paper in the WebJunction discussion boards. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Resources
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WebJunction's Rural Library Sustainability Online Course Learn more about WebJunction's free, self-paced, online course which is based on the success of the Rural Library Sustainability workshop curriculum and the growing exchange of information, ideas, and expertise on WebJunction. | Jun 21, 2007 by WebJunction |
See Also
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California's Rural Library Initiative
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Iowa Small Library Association
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TechSoup Stock's Discount and Donation Program
TechSoup Stock is a nonprofit program that distributes donated and deeply discounted software and technology products to eligible U.S. and Canadian public libraries and nonprofit organizations. You can save 80-96% on brand-new software donated by top companies. All products are available either for a small admin fee if donated, or at prices that are deeply discounted. -
ALA Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds
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Rural Library Resources Clearinghouse
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ALA's Resources for Rural, Native & Tribal Libraries
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Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services
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Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki
A one-stop-shop for great ideas and information for and by all types of librarians.
Association for Rural & Small Libraries
This is where you'll find all organizational and membership information related for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries. Become a member today and get involved!
Rural Library Sustainability Project
WebJunction's Rural Library Sustainability Project is a three-year project designed to provide rural library staff with resources to address their unique challenges and responsibilities. This section contains project plans, handouts, reports, and other materials.
Rural Advocacy
How do you convince decision makers of the value of your rural or small library to the community?
Rural Brainstorms
Ideas and resources gathered from the Rural Library Sustainability workshops, training institutes, and from other discussion areas on WebJunction.
Rural Funding
Resources and best practices for rural libraries seeking ways to cultivate funding which supports library programs and services.
Rural Outreach
Resources to help staff in rural and small libraries communicate and work with those who benefit from your services.
Rural Technology
Tips for rural and small libraries on keeping your technology current, using community connections, and planning for the future.
Rural Training
Resources and tools for staff and patron training in rural and small libraries.
Rural Updates
The Rural Library Sustainability Project distributes a monthly Update with current events, new resources, and hot topics in the discussion area. Archived editions are available here.
Rural Webinars
Each month the Rural Library Sustainability Project is presenting an "In Focus" webinar on a particular topic of importance to the work of sustaining Rural and Small libraries. Here you can access information on joining the webinars, view archived sessions, and find out more about resources discussed.