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Register Now for Webinar on Accessibility Policy with Librarians and Representatives of the Publishing Industry—Monday, March 24
Register and join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on accessibility policy with librarians and representatives of the publishing industry. This webinar, hosted by the Library Accessibility Alliance (LAA) and...
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ARL Hosts Briefing on Fair Use & Research Innovation for Congressional Staffers
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) hosted a Fair Use Week briefing for congressional staffers on February 25, 2025, featuring Ali Sternburg, vice president, Information Policy, Computer & Communications Industry...
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AI Is Reigniting Decades-Old Questions Over Digital Rights, but Fair Use Prevails
During Fair Use Week (February 24–28), Katherine Klosek and Samantha Teremi examine how today’s contractual restrictions on AI echo the same concerns libraries raised 20 years ago during the US...
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Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week!
Let us know what your library is planning for Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2025, February 24–28. This is the 12th annual celebration of the “balance in copyright law, promoting further...
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Lunch Briefing: Fair Use & Research Innovation
Join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) for a congressional staff briefing during Fair Use Week. The briefing will highlight how fair use fosters innovation and supports transdisciplinary research. Experts...
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Re:Create New Congress Welcome Letter
The Re:Create coalition sent a welcome letter to Congress outlining their balanced copyright priorities for 2025. Re:Create New Congress Welcome Letter
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Finally! A Licensing Guide to Help Libraries Protect Fair Use Rights in the Digital Age
If you’ve ever read through a library e-resource license agreement, you know it can feel like wading through legal quicksand. That's why a team of library licensing experts and the...
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ARL Welcomes US Copyright Office Report on Copyrightability of AI-Generated Outputs
Today, the US Copyright Office released a report on the copyrightability of AI-generated outputs. Katherine Klosek, ARL director of Information Policy and Federal Relations, shared the following statement: “ARL welcomes...
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Register for e-Resource Licensing Explained: An A–Z Guidebook for Libraries—Book Launch Webinar on Monday, January 27
Join library licensing experts for a live launch of their new book, e-Resource Licensing Explained: An A–Z Guidebook for Libraries, published by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The guidebook includes...
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December 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (December 2024) This issue includes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy ARL Tracking AI Bills Canada Launches Investment in AI Compute Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL, Coalition...