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        <CashGrantAmt>12000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Whitefield Library</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 5</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Whitefield</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04353</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>825446750</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WTA Hansen Memorial Library</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>10 Hansen St PO Box 1008</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Mars Hill</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04758</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010494811</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Allenstown</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>16 School Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Suncook</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03275</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>026000009</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Bernardston</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>38 Church St PO Box 504</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Bernardston</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>01337</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001088</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>11000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of East Bridgewater</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>175 Central Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>East Bridgewater</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>02333</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001137</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Effingham</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>68 School Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Effingham</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03882</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>020471918</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Webster</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>350 Main Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Webster</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>01570</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001342</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Granville</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>707 Main Road</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Granville</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>01034</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001191</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Holbrook</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>50 North Franklin St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Holbrook</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>02343</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001181</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Randolph</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>67 North Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Randolph</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05060</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036006380</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Moultonborough Public Library</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 150</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Moultonborough</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03254</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>026000574</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Olive G Pettis Memorial Library</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>36 Mill Village Rd N PO Box 57</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Goshen</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03752</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>020350491</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Orwell</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>436 Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Orwell</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05760</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036003010</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Rockingham</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 370</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Bellows Falls</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05101</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036000653</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Hancock</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3650 Hancock Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lanesborough</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>01237</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001170</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Castine</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>67 Court St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Canton</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04221</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>016000105</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8580</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Charlotte</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>115 Ferry Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Charlotte</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05445</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>030218365</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>9093</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Hampden</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>106 Western Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Hampden</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04444</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>016000190</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7713</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Highgate</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 189</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Highgate Center</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05459</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036003360</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Mercer</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1015 Beech Hill Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Shawmut</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04975</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>016000266</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>11065</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Monkton</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 12</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Monkton</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05469</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>030278229</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Plainville</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>190 South St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Plainville</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>02762</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>046001270</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Voluntown</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>115 Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Voluntown</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>06384</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>066002113</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Warren</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 287</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Warren</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05674</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036000734</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>14000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Westford</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>712 Vermont Route 128</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Westford</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05494</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036000757</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12630</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Chester</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>556 Elm St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Chester</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05143</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>036000429</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>11400</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Town of Wilmot</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>11 North Wilmot Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wilmot</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03287</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>020270922</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>library srvcs and facility improvement</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>49</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>LITERACY</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>371</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>33706</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>74928</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>FREE EVENT ACCESS</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARSL Board receive assistance as needed for attending conference and the annual retreat, including the presidential stipend, based on whether their employer is covering their costs; if they do not, if its creating hardship for them to attend. We manage requests for reimbursement through a form that is tracked by our staff and bookkeeper.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Scholarships for conference attendance are granted through a competitive application process to help cover expenses, such as registration, lodging, andor travel. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the full conference in person and submit any receipts for reimbursement through our online reimbursement form to receive their travel stipend, if included in their award.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
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    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="IRS990ScheduleL">
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Amanda Doherty</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Secretary</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2005</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Amy Stone</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Member</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>1534</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Erin Busbea</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Treasurer</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2982</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jennie Garner</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Past-President</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2607</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>John Clexton</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board VP/President-Elect</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2158</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Michelle Underhill</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Member (ex-officio)</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>50</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Patrick Bodily</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board President</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>5061</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Phillip Carter</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Member</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>1750</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Sarah Vantrease</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Member</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2022</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tyler Hahn</PersonNm>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>Board Member</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>2520</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>Cash and In-Kind</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>Board Retreat</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Management duties delegation Part VI line 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARSL CONTRACTS WITH PRIMARY SOURCE TO MANAGE OPERATIONS, MEMBER SUPPORT, EVENTS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. TOTAL COST WAS $201,900 PLUS EXPENSES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ARSL HAS INDIVIDUAL, NON-PROFIT, ADVOCATE, STUDENT, LIBRARY AND BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS. THIS IS LARGELY COMPOSED OF LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARIES</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY RUN FOR BOARD ELECTION. ALL MEMBERS HAVE A VOTE IN THE ANNUAL BOARD ELECTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Changes to the organizations bylaws are subject to an approval vote of the membership.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD TREASURER, PRESIDENT, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE FINAL VERSION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE POLICY IS REVIEWED IN AN ANNUAL BOARD ORIENTATION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORS BOARD ACTIVITY OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEW CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BYLAWS AND SELECT POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN BOARD MEETING MINUTES, PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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