ALS Special Collections 

Story Kits, Professional Collection, and more!
The Arrowhead Library System has several Special Collections available for all ALS Member Libraries. Read more to learn about each collection, how to search for the items you want to borrow, and more!

You can reach out to ALS with any questions you might have about any collection. ALS hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm, our phone number is 218-741-3840, and our email is als@alslib.info. 

New to Special Collections?

Click here for our Special Collections document. This document explains what each collection is, how to request and use items and forms, and other helpful information.

ALS Story Kit & Equipment Collection

ALS houses a large collection of kits and equipment available for member libraries to borrow for programs, outreach, and library staff projects.

Browse the Flickr Special Collection (photos of all kits and equipment)

Browse the Story Kit Searchable Document (searchable tags for contents and themes)

Browse the Enterprise library catalog (items requested by emailing the Story Kit Team)

Reach out to our Story Kit Team to reserve kits, and with questions about Story Kits and Equipment. Story Kit Team hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm, our phone number is 218-741-3840, and our email is storykit@alslib.info.

Die Cut Custom Art

Die Cuts are plain paper cut outs to use for decor or interactive displays and do not include stickers or other materials other than paper.

Browse the Ellison Die Cut collection

To request Die Cuts from the Ellison Collection, or to request a custom die cut art, fill out the Print Shop Form linked below. Note that Die Cut requests are free of charge. 

Die Cut (Print Shop) Custom Order Form 

Need access to fill out the form? Please email ALS at als@alslib.info for assistance. 

ALS Professional Collection

ALS has a Professional Collection of resources about a variety of library related topics such as library advocacy, collection development, programming and more. 

Browse the Professional Collection in Enterprise

Browse the ALS Blog for Professional Collection Items

For requests for purchase and other Professional Collection questions, contact Stephanie at stephanie.wichlacz@alslib.info, or by emailing als@alslib.info.