ARSL Regional Focus Groups
Each of our four ARSL Regional Focus Groups works with their respective Regional Board Representative to identify key issues and opportunities of regional significance for small and rural libraries. Their findings are then passed on to the relevant ARSL Committee to be put into action! Some examples of potential Focus Group areas of investigation are listed below, though the lists are not comprehensive.
Regional Focus Groups meet at least bimonthly, with email communication conducted between meetings. If you are interested in joining your region's Focus Group, email the ARSL Office at [email protected].
Opportunities
- Region-specific grants
- Continuing education partners
- Outreach & community engagement strategies
Issues & Calls to Action
- Legislative advocacy opportunities
- Futureproofing libraries
- Ongoing support & needs assessment
Northeast RFG
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Southern RFG
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Midwest RFG
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Western RFG
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NE Regional Representative
Amy Stone, ME
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S Regional Representative
Phillip Carter, MS
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MW Regional Representative
Tyler Hahn, IA
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W Regional Representative
Sarah Vantrease, CA
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Focus Group Members
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Focus Group Members
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Focus Group Members
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Focus Group Members
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- Circe McKenney, NY
- Claire Williams, PA
- Christine Johnson, CT
- Joy Worland, VT
- Julie Styles, CT
- Laura Clerkin, NH
- Lea Chisum, PA
- Mary Cronin, NH
- Rebecca Finberg, PA
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- Anne Reever Osborne, TN
- Beth Anderson, VA
- David Scott, MS
- DeAnna Dillon, AR
- Erika Needham, OK
- Janine Miller, AR
- Jennifer Eason, FL
- Jennifer Golston, VA
- Jessica Crowe, AL
- Kathy Atchley, OK
- Laura McWilliams, KY
- Lisa Thompson, VA
- Patti Lehman, OK
- Sarah Crisler-Ruskey, MS
- Sheila Killebrew, NC
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- Aimee Adams, OH
- Casey Copeland, OH
- Diane Adams, MN
- Emilie Braunel, WI
- Gloria Fordyce, MO
- Heather Gaines, IL
- Jennifer Garden, IL
- Jessy Morriss, IA
- Kelley Nordberg, KS
- Lara Lanphear, NE
- Mary Soucie, ND
- Merideth Johnson, MO
- Michelle Andersen, IA
- Paulina Poplawska, MI
- Shayne Phillips, IL
- Wendy Moulton, KS
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- Carrie Bushman, OR
- Clay Ritter, ID
- C.L. Quillen, NV
- Jessica Anderson, NV
- Kimberlee Wheeler, CA
- Mandy Walters, WA
- Meghan Sullivan, WA
- Sarah Jones, NM
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