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ARL Libraries Can Improve Accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 16 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an opportunity for libraries and others to take action to improve digital access and inclusion. This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn more...
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Arab American Heritage Month in ARL Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and ARL member libraries celebrate Arab American Heritage Month during April. Below is a roundup of the events, exhibits, and other resources in our...
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No One Can Own the Law—So Why Is Congress Advancing a Bill to Extend Copyright to It?
This week, the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act, or the Pro Codes Act (H.R. 1631), to the...
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Protecting AI Usage and Training Rights: Three Ideas for Congress
This week I had the opportunity to participate as a panelist in the Public Knowledge (PK) briefing for congressional staffers, called “The Big Picture on AI & IP: Research, Openness,...
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National Library Week 2024 Round-up
As the Association of Research Libraries concludes our celebration of National Library Week 2024, we recognize the important contributions that libraries offer in archiving rare collections for future generations, facilitating...
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Stewarding Collections in Times of Changing Perspectives: How Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions Can Facilitate Preservation and Access (Invitation Only)
On Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. eastern daylight time, please join ARL’s Advocacy and Public Policy Committee (APPC) for a member session on traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural...
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Information Session: Understanding Institutional Expenses for Public Access to Research Data—A Call for Research Partners
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Data Curation Network (DCN) are seeking five US-based academic libraries to join a research project focused on understanding the costs of public...
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Evolving AI Strategies in Libraries: Insights from Two Polls of ARL Member Representatives over Nine Months—Report Published
The onset of new, more accessible, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies marks a significant turning point for libraries, ushering in a period rich with both unparalleled opportunities and complex challenges. In...
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Member Session: ARL on the Hill—Legislative and Policy Updates (Invitation Only)
Please join ARL’s scholarship and policy team for a policy update and discussion. Katherine Klosek, director of information policy and federal relations, will brief the membership on legislative activity in...
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Women’s History Month 2024 in ARL Libraries
During the month of March, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) joins others in celebrating the global contributions that women make. Below is a roundup of the events, exhibits, and...