ARSL Preferred Partner Vendor List

ARSL partners with trusted organizations that support small and rural libraries by offering resources, training, and advocacy directly benefiting your library's growth and sustainability.

Some organizations provide exclusive ARSL member discounts and offers, while others are valued Supporters Alliance members helping strengthen the library community by investing year-round in ARSL’s ability to provide tailored programming and advocacy for rural & small libraries.

MEMBER DISCOUNT / EXCLUSIVE OFFER SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE MEMBER
Includes discounted pricing, free access, member-only rates, or special ARSL offers. Organizations actively supporting ARSL and rural libraries year-round through partnership and community investment

Supporters Alliance Members

These organizations help champion and sustain ARSL's mission for small and rural libraries year-round.
Learn more about ARSL's Supporters Alliance

HOOPLA / MIDWEST TAPE

SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE MEMBER
Midwest Tape and Hoopla

Your public library at your fingertips.

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music anywhere—your computer, phone, car, or TV.

Learn more about Hoopla/Midwest Tape

MEDIA SOURCE INC.

SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE MEMBER
MSI

The Gold Standard in K12 Independent Reading and Library Information Services.

Media Source Inc. serves K-12 schools and libraries through trusted brands including Library Journal, School Library Journal, The Horn Book, and Junior Library Guild.

Learn more about MSI

OCLC

SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE MEMBER
OCLC

OCLC is a global library organization offering:

  • Shared technology services
  • Original research
  • Community programs

With thousands of members in more than 100 countries, OCLC makes information more accessible and useful worldwide.

Learn more about OCLC.

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE

SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE MEMBER
Penguin Random House

The world's stories, ready for your shelves.

Penguin Random House connects libraries with bestselling and award-winning titles across all formats and genres.

Learn more about Penguin Random House.

Exclusive ARSL Member Discounts & Offers

These partners provide special pricing, free access, or member-only opportunities for ARSL members.

Digital Human Library

10% MEMBER DISCOUNT
Digital Human Library

Digital Human Library offers a curated, web-based collection of virtual tours and virtual reality experiences. Patrons can explore museums, landmarks, ecosystems, and more at home or in the library, on any device, with no headsets or extra hardware required.

  • 1,800+ virtual tours and VR experiences across 14 categories
  • Unlimited simultaneous patron access through one link, with no login required
  • Annotations in 10 languages, plus a year of ready-made marketing materials
  • Annual subscriptions priced by population served, starting at $324 for members
ARSL Member Benefit: 10% off an annual Virtual Tours & VR subscription.

Learn more and subscribe today (member sign-in required)

FacilitySight

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PACKAGE
facilitysight ARSL members can access FacilitySight's space and building analytics tools at a discounted member-only rate.
  • Hardware from $799 (one-time); 30% off additional analytic sensors
  • Software from $5–$15/month per sensor (spaces, entrances, and environmental)
  • Bundle pricing applied automatically for multi-sensor accounts
  • Remote configuration fee waived ($150 savings)
  • Extended 3-year warranty + 90-day money-back guarantee
ARSL Member Benefit: Exclusive discounted package for ARSL members.

Learn more and apply today (member sign-in required)

GrantStation

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER DISCOUNT
GrantStation

ARSL members can access GrantStation at a discounted member-only rate.

  • Searchable grantmaker database
  • Grant-seeking tools and resources
  • Funding opportunity newsletters
ARSL Member Benefit: Exclusive reduced pricing for ARSL members.

Learn more and apply today (member sign-in required)

Learners Engaged

10% MEMBER DISCOUNT
Learners Engaged

Learners Engaged connects libraries with digital resources and global partnerships built around one idea: Engage. Innovate. Grow. Trusted by 200+ libraries across North America, their curated eResource portfolio helps small and rural libraries serve their communities without stretching limited budgets.

  • Exclusive North American library partnerships spanning business skills, language learning, family wellbeing, media literacy, and staff development
  • Six eResource platforms in one partnership: Business Expert Press, LingQ, Newsreel, ParentTV, PressReader, and NovareFOCUS
  • Equitable pricing designed with small and rural library budgets in mind
ARSL Member Benefit: 10% off for ARSL members.

Learn more and apply today (member sign-in required)

Rural Philanthropy Institute

25% OFF + FREE SHIPPING
Rethinking Rural book cover

The Rural Philanthropy Institute fosters research, dialogue, and engagement at the intersection of rural America and the nonprofit sector, bringing together academics, practitioners, and community leaders to build vibrant, sustainable rural communities.

  • Rethinking Rural book series exploring rural America through philanthropy, culture, and leadership
  • Research and dialogue on rural community development
  • Resources for community leaders, philanthropists, and educators
ARSL Member Benefit: 25% off Rethinking Rural Volumes I & II, plus free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Get your member discount (member sign-in required)

Small Public Library Management, Second Edition

$10 MEMBER DISCOUNT
Small Public Library Management Book Cover

A practical handbook for small public library leaders covering staffing, budgeting, policy development, facilities, collections, and community engagement.

ARSL Member Benefit: Members receive $10 off the handbook.

Get your member discount code (member sign-in required)

Sustainable Libraries Initiative

FREE YEAR + 20% OFF
Sustainable Libraries Initiative

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative helps library leaders advance environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically sustainable practices.

  • Webinars & templates
  • Eco-conscious vendor resources
  • Sustainability certification tools
ARSL Member Benefit: One free year of membership plus 20% off the certificate program.

Learn more (member sign-in required)

Additional ARSL Partner Vendors

Trusted organizations providing valuable services and resources for libraries and library professionals, including access to their services through your ARSL membership.

Library of Congress Federal Credit Union

LCFCU

Library of Congress Federal Credit Union has served the library community since 1935 with financial products tailored to library professionals.

  • Interest-earning free checking
  • Loan discounts
  • Competitive savings rates
  • Library-themed Visa® credit cards

Learn more and apply today

PCs For People

PCs for People

ARSL partners with PCs for People to offer deeply discounted:

  • Computers & laptops
  • Technology accessories
  • Hotspots

Access the ARSL Member Portal (log-in required).