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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...
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No Frauds, No Fakes…No Fair Use?
Artificial intelligence has the potential to serve as a powerful tool for libraries and other memory institutions. During a recent hearing of the US Senate Rules Committee, Librarian of Congress...
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Find Yourself in Copyright: A Fair Use Week Webinar with the US Copyright Office
To kick off the 11th annual Fair Use Week, ARL was delighted to host a webinar featuring George Thuronyi, deputy director of the Office of Public Information and Education (PIE)...
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Christina H. Gola Named Interim Dean of University of Houston Libraries
University of Houston (UH) has appointed Christina H. Gola interim dean of UH Libraries. This announcement follows news that Athena N. Jackson, dean of University of Houston Libraries and Elizabeth...
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ARL Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On February 7, 2024, ARL sent a letter to Congress explaining why we oppose the Pro Codes Act. Extending copyright to codes and standards that are incorporated by reference into...
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ARL Celebrates Black History Month 2024
During the month of February, ARL is celebrating Black history. Join us and our member institutions as we honor and call greater attention to the lived experiences of Black...