2026 ARSL Conference

When: September 16-19, 2026
Where: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, Montgomery, AL.

About the Conference

#ARSL2026 is the conference for rural and small libraries. Our 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. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library—no scaling down required.

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Call for Proposals: Open Now!

Small libraries are some of the most creative, innovative spaces around—and the ARSL Conference is your place to shine! We invite you to submit proposals for Preconference Workshops and Conference Sessions for the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, Alabama, September 16-19, 2026.

We're seeking proposals on all topics relevant to small and rural libraries, from practical how-to sessions to broader explorations of the changing library landscape. Share your unique programs, collections, and initiatives with fellow library professionals!

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