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Arrowhead Library System sponsors a wide variety of continuing education (CE) workshops both in-person and via webinar. These training opportunities are aimed to support the diverse needs of all ALS member libraries no matter the type or size and focus on the latest and best information and ideas to drive innovation and continuous improvement at the local and regional level.
RECORDED TRAINING
RECORDED TRAINING
ALS, member library staff, and library partners are also creating online, on-demand webinars and resources focusing on general topics for all types of libraries. Click on the links below to access:
ALS, member library staff, and library partners are also creating online, on-demand webinars and resources focusing on general topics for all types of libraries. Click on the links below to access:
Iron Range Research Center Overview
OverDrive User Experience Webinars
Brainfuse HelpNow & JobNow Webinar
MackinVIA PreK-Grade 12 eBook Collection for ALS Member School Libraries Webinar
TumbleBookLibrary How-To Video
ALS Horizon Help Desk How-To Webinar
MobileStaff, Weeding, and Inventory for Horizon Libraries Webinar
Searching Enterprise Q & A Webinar
ALS Interlibrary Loan Roundtable
Weeding 101 for Libraries Webinar
Programming @ Your Library Webinar
Legal Reference 101 Webinar with MN State Law Librarian Liz Reppe -- 12/12/2023
Google Documents/Drive & Email Security
Wellness in the Library Workplace
Lighthouse Center for Vital Living Informational Webinar
To access BLUECloud Product, Cataloging, and Horizon training resources go the COMPASS & Horizon Resources page
For other statewide opportunities, please visit Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN), Minnesota’s centralized library professional development website. Events on the calendar are open to all library staff, although there may be some registration restrictions. Created and managed by a team of librarians across Minnesota, the aim is to help Minnesota library staff keep their knowledge up-to-date and to encourage learning new skills. An easy to use, one-stop site for staff from all types of libraries, in all regions of Minnesota, and at all levels of experience who are seeking training opportunities.
2025 MINI GRANTS FOR ALS MEMBER LIBRARIES
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) Governing Board has designated funds for mini grants to enhance library spaces, services, and programming at the local level. Mini grants are open to all ALS member public, school, academic, and special libraries in the ALS seven-county service area. 40 mini grants are available in 2025 and libraries may apply for up to $250. Applications will be reviewed weekly and ALS staff will send notification of approval of funding via email within 7-10 business days.
Libraries can only receive one mini grant per library building per year and funding is first come, first served. All mini grants are reimbursements to grantees for the expenses and paid receipts will be required for reimbursement, along with an online mini grant report, staff evaluation, and a copy of a thank you letter to MN House/Senate Legislators representing the area. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2025, and expenses for reimbursement must be made by November 7, 2025. All reimbursement paperwork must be submitted by December 5, 2025. Please note all expenditures must follow public purpose guidelines as published by the League of Minnesota Cities. For more information and to apply, please see links below.
2025 Arrowhead Library System Mini Grant Guidelines
2025 Arrowhead Library System Mini Grant Application
2025 Arrowhead Library System Mini Grant Report
2025 Arrowhead Library System Mini Grant Request for Reimbursement Form
2025 Arrowhead Library System Mini Grant Staff Evaluation
2025 Thank You Letter to Minnesota Legislators Example
2025 ALS SPECIAL LIBRARIES GRANTS - FOR ALS MEMBER SPECIAL LIBRARIES
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) Governing Board has designated funds for Special Libraries grants to enhance library spaces, services, and programming at the local level. Special Libraries grants are open to ALS member special libraries in the ALS seven-county service area.The 2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant application form, guidelines and required paperwork can be found below. There are ten grants available in 2025 and special libraries may apply for up to $750. Applications will be reviewed weekly and ALS staff will send notification of approval of funding via email within 7-10 business days.
Special Libraries can only receive one grant per library building per year. All grants are reimbursements to grantees for the expenses and paid receipts will be required for reimbursement, along with an online grant report, staff evaluation, and a copy of a thank you letter to MN House/Senate Legislators representing the area. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2025, and expenses for reimbursement must be made by November 8, 2025. All reimbursement paperwork must be submitted by December 5, 2025. Please note all expenditures must follow public purpose guidelines as published by the League of Minnesota Cities. For more information and to apply, please see links below.
2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant Guidelines
2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant Application
2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant Report
2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant Request for Reimbursement Form
2025 ALS Special Libraries Grant Staff Evaluation
2025 Thank You Letter to Minnesota Legislators Example
Topics for Special Libraries Grant programs and projects include, but are not limited to:
Bringing in an author or presenter for your patrons for a virtual or in-person presentation
Creating virtual or in-person programs or events promoting or explaining your library services
Partnering with an organization or other library for programming promotion, hosting, or outreach
Using grant funds for improvements on collection or building accessibility (shelving, online access, digitization, building projects, etc.)
Highlighting available services or resources using social media, newsletters, brochures, posters or other promotional materials
Purchasing registration fees for online webinars or library-related conferences in Minnesota as part of your ALS Grant project, if applicable
NOTE: grant programs or projects may target patrons of any age. All funds for your grant must be used for one cohesive purpose or project.
If you are looking for ideas, feel free to check out previous ALS Mini Grant Projects:
If you are looking for ideas, feel free to check out previous ALS Mini Grant Projects:
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