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Association for Rural & Small Libraries annual conference is now
open. This year's meeting will be in Tacoma, WA, so folks in the
Pacific Northwest have a great opportunity to check it out. Below
is the conference information from their conference chair:<br>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Kudos to the program
committee who have provided 7 preconference opportunities, 5
fabulous keynote speakers, and 41 different breakout speakers.
This strong conference has wonderful continuing education
opportunities you won’t want to miss.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Early bird deadline ends
August 5<sup>th</sup>. While ARSL itself will be offering 3
scholarships, many state libraries are offering grants to ARSL
attendees as well. Check with the continuing education
coordinator at your state library to determine if your state is
one offering help.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">ARSL has reserved a
block of 390 rooms at the elegant Hotel Murano-- and 222 have
already gone so don’t delay about getting your hotel
reservation.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a
href="http://arsl.info/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17,
85, 204); ">http://arsl.info/</a><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Go to the conference tab
and click on register to begin.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">As an added bonus, fly
or drive in early or stay after the conference to take
advantage of all the tourist opportunities available in the
Puget Sound area.</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Looking forward to
meeting many of you in Tacoma!</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Carolyn Petersen, ARSL
conference chair</p>
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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b>Assistant Program
Manager, Library Development</b></p>
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of State/Washington State Library</p>
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href="tel:1.866.538.4996" value="+18665384996" target="_blank"
style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); ">1.866.538.4996</a>/<a
href="tel:1.360.570.5560" value="+13605705560" target="_blank"
style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); ">1.360.570.5560</a>/<wbr>Fax:<span
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href="tel:360.586.7575" value="+13605867575" target="_blank"
style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); ">360.586.7575</a></p>
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href="mailto:carolyn.petersen@sos.wa.gov" target="_blank"
style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); ">carolyn.petersen@sos.wa.gov</a></p>
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Hope to see some of you there!<br>
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Elizabeth<br>
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Elizabeth M. Rivera
Library Assistant
Coquille Public Library
105 N Birch St
Coquille OR 97423
541-396-2166</pre>
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