The Association for Rural & Small Library’s national research project on solo librarians is nearly complete — and the final piece is hearing from you. If you work in a public library in a solo or solo-ish capacity, we invite you to take our 20-minute survey on barriers to professional development, leadership, and community connection. 

Every response helps build a stronger, more supported future for solo library workers nationwide. Plus, all participants will be entered to win a $100 gift card from Libro.fm, South Carolina Chic, or Bookshop.org.

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Arapahoe Libraries in Colorado share their experience providing outreach services to Hispanohablantes, (a group or community whose first language is Spanish or Castilian Spanish) who may never have used a library in the US or their home country. Their responsive and persistent efforts yielded new library patrons! Read on for their tips on effective outreach efforts. 

WebJunction recently sat down with Terri Carroll, Director of Communications and Design at Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to talk about the strategies her team uses to drive engagement. We were impressed with their 20,000 new library card signups in 2025, but Terri says that’s just one piece of the puzzle.

Here are some of the biggest takeaways from our conversation: 

This summer, public libraries across the country are invited to join the American Conversation Project (ACP) — a national initiative bringing communities together to share stories and strengthen civic bonds ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Sign up by May 29.