Get Ready for The Biggest Little Library Conference!
Early Bird Registration for the 2021 Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference is open! The conference will be held at the Nugget Resort in Reno/Sparks, Nevada, from October 20-23. From now through August 17 conference attendees can register at reduced Early Bird rates.
Early Bird Registration Rates:
- ARSL Members: $275
- Nonmembers: $350
- Advocates*: $225
After August 17 attendees can register at the regular registration rates.
Regular Registration Rates:
- ARSL Members: $350
- Nonmembers: $425
- Advocates*: $275
*Advocates include library Trustees, Board Members, Friends, and Volunteers.
Preconference workshops are back for in-person attendees this year! These workshops are priced separately from general conference attendance and will take place on Wednesday, October 20. Check out the Program Descriptions page for full workshop details!
4-Hour Workshops (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM) | ARSL Members: $65 | Nonmembers: $85
- Tools For The Good Life
- Backyard Explorers: Citizen Scientists in Training at the Library
- Library Space: A Planning Resource for Librarians
3-Hour Workshops (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) | ARSL Members: $50 | Nonmembers: $70
- The Post-Pandemic Library: What Will Be Different?
- Measuring the Digital Divide
- Effective Staff Development on Any Budget: Learn Something New Every Day
- Misinformation Escape Room
There will also be a limited selection of virtual offerings for those who can’t make the trip this time.
Virtual Attendance Rates:
- ARSL Members: $50
- Nonmembers: $75
- Advocates: $25