2025 Association for Rural & Small Libraries Conference
Conference

Association for Small & Rural Libraries conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of shoestring budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing within small and rural libraries, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. This conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library—no scaling down required.
This year's conference theme is Libraries Rise!
This theme captures the resilience, innovation, and collaboration that define small and rural libraries. We recognize the challenges our communities face—tight budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing—but also the incredible creativity and determination that allow us to soar despite these obstacles.
Registration Timeline
May 20: Early Bird Registration Opens
July 15: Early Bird Deadline
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
eLearning
Forum
This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.
eLearning
In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market
eLearning
Webinar
Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.
eLearning
TThis 6-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards, and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for
eLearning
This six-week course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of metadata.
eLearning
This 4 week course Fundamentals of Management is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to
eLearning
The session will discuss ongoing work to streamline a workflow for preparing collections for digitization.
eLearning
Webinar
Learn how the physical design of a library affects inclusivity, featuring examples from recent branch design and more.
eLearning
In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market
eLearning
This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.
eLearning
This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic
Conference
This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.
eLearning
Webinar
Learn why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how to access free multimedia resources, and how they have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries.
eLearning
This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at
eLearning
This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a
eLearning
This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types