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The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) is pleased to announce that 2021-22 cohort of the Outstanding in Their Field ARSL Leadership Institute. Beginning in August of 2021, this group of 30 library professionals from around the country will engage in residential, online, and conference experiences spanning 18 months to deepen their understanding of and commitment to professional values while they gain practical managerial skills. The members of the 2021-22 Leadership Institute are: Ali Iserman-Mediapolis Public Library, IA

Amajah Langford- Lexington County Public Library, SC

Amanda Doherty- Mt. Pulaski Public Library, IL Angela Karen-St. Marys Community Public Lib., OH Angela Watkins-Aztec Public Library, NM

Annie Bowers-Hoodsport Timberland Library, WA Arthur Newman-Northumberland Public Library, VA Bree Drapa-Westford Public Library, VT Erykah Condon-Rangeley Public Library, ME Deana Jones-Hickory Public Library, NC Jana Slisher-Bath Township Public Library, MI Jen Coleman-Summerville Public Library, PA Jenny White-Schuyler Public Library, NE Jessica Anderson-Humboldt County Library, NV Joshua Olsen-Deming Public Library, WA Kameron Mitchell-Pershing County Library, NV Kathy Wilkinson-Pines and Planes Libraries, CO Kayla Morris-Gallaher Village Public Library, WV LaShunda Williams-Gadsden Public Library, AL LaTonya Jones-Jonesboro Public Library, AR

Leticia Snow-Saint Peter Library, MN

Lisa Thompson-Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, VA

Margaret Woodruff-Charlotte Library, VT

Mellissa Clark-Camden County Public Library, GA

Meredith Fletcher-Community Library Sunbury, OH

Natasja Williams-Talkeetna Public Library, AK

Shayne Philips-Clinton Township Public Library, IL

Sherry Aragon-Espa?ola Public Library, NM

Tayler Goodwin-Lawrence Memorial Library, VT

Victoria Blackmer-Robert R. Jones Public Library Dist., IL

The members of this year's cohort were chosen from among 180 highly qualified applicants through a rigorous multistage selection process that included evaluations by selectors from across the country. ARSL appreciates the contributions of those selectors in helping us build a strong cohort.

ARSL's Leadership Institute is unique because its students are selected from only small and/or rural libraries. These folks came into their leadership positions from a wide variety of backgrounds and may already be in a position of authority, or they may be looking ahead to a transition of power within their organization. However they got to where they are today, they're ready to expand their professional capabilities and grow as institutional and community leaders.

Key priorities for this institute are to develop strong rural and small library leaders, give them tools to strengthen the communities they serve, and empower them to add their voices to national conversations about libraries.

As the premier organization representing rural and small libraries, ARSL recognizes the uniqueness of these libraries and is committed to providing professional development that builds capacity and excellence within this community of practice. This program is funded by a generous grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Science

The Voice of Small & Rural Libraries The Association for Rural & Small Libraries provides resources and support that empower those in small and rural libraries to deliver excellent service for their communities. PO Box 33731 Seattle, WA, 98133 206-453-3579

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