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Court Rules in Favor of Public Access to Information
In a win for information advocates and the public, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) was unlikely...
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Repertoires: How the Public Humanities Contend with Climate Change
In the first few minutes of a Zoom meeting, as the faces we expect appear one by one, it’s easy to fill the space by swapping notes about the weather...
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ARL Champions Federal Support for Social Science Research, Infrastructure
A record number of advocates from 24 US states met with members of Congress during the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) annual Social Science Advocacy Day on March 24....
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US Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Cox Protects Internet Access
On March 25, the US Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider (ISP) Cox is not liable for secondary copyright infringement for the online activities of its users based on the...
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ALA/ARL Section 230 Senate Commerce Hearing Letter
On March 24, 2026, the ARL and ALA sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reiterating their opposition to any repeal of Section 230. Read...
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ARL Unbound Column Launches with Interview of Alexia Hudson-Ward
ARL Unbound is a new column in Library Journal by ARL Executive Director Andrew K. Pace, in which he talks with ARL members at the forefront of leading issues in...
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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026 in ARL Libraries
Join ARL 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 Letter on ADA Title II Final Rule
On March 18, 2026, ARL sent a letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requesting a meeting to discuss the importance of the ADA Title II website regulation...
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Fair Use: ARL and Re:Create Host Congressional Briefing on AI and Fair Use
On the occasion of the 13th annual Fair Use Week, ARL and Re:Create teamed up to host a panel of legal and policy experts from libraries and civil society—moderated by...
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How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week!
The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we thought we’d end the week with some highlights! ARL partnered...
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