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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 Advocates for Social Sciences, Library Funding on Capitol Hill
Advocates from 17 US states met with members of Congress during the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) annual Social Science Advocacy Day on March 25. Foregrounding how social and...
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President Trump Signs Executive Order on American History
President Trump signed an executive order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” on March 27 directing action at the Smithsonian Institution and public monuments, including Independence Hall, to reverse...
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Repertoires: How Geneticists Keep Circling Back to Race
Fifty years have come and gone since the discovery that there is more genetic variation within races than between them. Yet a recent book by anthropologist of science Duana Fullwiley...
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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 Advocates for Humanities, Library Funding on Capitol Hill
Hundreds of advocates from across the US met with members of Congress on the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) annual Humanities Advocacy Day, March 11. We championed robust funding in the...
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Tracking the AI Evolution in Research Libraries: Findings from ARL’s Third AI Quick Poll
In just two years, the conversation around generative AI in research libraries has shifted from early interest to strategic action. As AI capabilities advance, libraries are navigating the implications for...
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IMLS Public Access Policy Guidance Explained
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released its Public Access Policy Guidance, and while it follows the same requirements as all agencies, it may look a bit...
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