BMI Heads to Albuquerque to Showcase Digital Solutions for the ARSL Conference 2025

BMI reconnects with rural and small libraries to discuss practical digitization for preserving local history.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference took place September 17–20, 2025 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event gathered librarians, staff, and exhibitors committed to strengthening small and rural libraries with practical tools, training, and community-focused solutions.

BMI Imaging Systems, Inc.—a longtime partner to libraries, historical societies, and archives—returned to ARSL to share right-sized approaches for digitizing newsprint, microfilm, and local-history collections. Conversations centered on planning pilots, protecting chain of custody, and enabling secure access that fits small teams and tighter budgets.

Jake Walker, BMI Account Executive, reflected on the event: "ARSL is where we hear what day-to-day library work really looks like. Our goal is to help smaller libraries take on digitization in manageable steps—preserve irreplaceable materials, make them easier to find, and keep projects affordable."

BMI looks forward to supporting the preservation projects discussed in Albuquerque and helping more rural and small libraries safeguard local stories for future generations.

About BMI
Established in 1958 as Bay Microfilm Incorporated, BMI Imaging Systems embarked on a mission to assist County Recorders with archiving land records on microfilm. By the 1960s, our reach extended to California's premier universities, preserving their invaluable books and manuscripts. Additionally, our Library Microfilms Division formed strategic partnerships with over 200 newspapers, ensuring California's rich local history remained accessible for future generations.

Thanks to our unwavering commitment to precision and customer satisfaction, the subsequent two decades saw a surge in our clientele from government, education, and commercial sectors.

As the '90s rolled in, the shift to digital was unmistakable. Staying ahead of the curve, BMI embraced this evolution, assisting clients in transitioning to electronic document management. We expanded our services to include digitization and began equipping clients with on-site document management software solutions.

Today, we proudly operate two advanced imaging facilities, backed by a dedicated team of over 60 professionals. At the heart of BMI is our passion for quality, innovation, and security. We specialize in crafting tailor-made solutions for our diverse client base. Beyond top-tier document imaging and indexing, we offer a range of cloud hosting services, including public, private, and CJIS-compliant platforms. Our in-house software team, alongside project management and IT specialists, ensures we remain at the forefront of technology and customer service.

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Website: www.bmiimaging.com
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