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Why Wouldn’t You Want This Job? You Can Change People’s Lives: Judy Russell Reflects on Her Career and the Profession
Dean Judy Russell will step down from her position in July 2025 after leading the University of Florida (UF) George A. Smathers Libraries for 18 years. Read our interview with...
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Libraries Bring People and Information Together to Change the World: Steve Mandeville-Gamble on His Career and the Profession—an Oral History Interview
University Librarian Steve Mandeville-Gamble will retire at the end of the academic year, after leading the University of California (UC) Riverside Library for more than 12 years. Read our oral...
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Global Perspectives on Librarianship from lorraine j. haricombe
lorraine j. haricombe will retire from her position as vice provost and director of the University of Texas Libraries at the end of August after leading the libraries for almost...
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Parting Thoughts from Harriette Hemmasi
At the end of August, Harriette Hemmasi will be stepping down from her role as dean of Georgetown University Libraries, a position she has held for seven years. Before her...
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The John Pollitz Story: Turning Pages & Changing Lives
John Pollitz’s journey into librarianship was anything but conventional. Initially pursuing academia as a photography student, he later completed a master’s degree in Latin American history. However, when financial stability...
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ARL Celebrates National Library Week 2025
National Library Week—April 6–12 this year—is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Join the Association of Research Libraries...
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ARL Honors Women’s History Month with a Roundup
Join us and our member libraries in celebrating Women’s History during the month of March. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities...
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ARL Has Love for Data Week
It’s raining data! “Hallelujah!” During Love Data Week, the international celebration of data focuses on building and engaging community around good data practice. ARL libraries are enthusiastic supporters of Love...
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ARL Celebrates Black History Month 2025
Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating Black history in February. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities to learn, experience,...
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ARL Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the National Day of Racial Healing
Earlier this week, the Association of Research of Libraries (ARL) paused to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision and values caused generations of Americans to...
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