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ARL Joins Amicus Brief in AI Copyright Case to Protect Public Access to Legal Information
ARL joined an amicus brief led by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urging the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to reverse the district court’s adverse fair-use ruling...
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Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On Jul 8, 2025, ARL signed on to a letter to the House Judiciary Committee opposing the Pro Codes Act, arguing that it would inappropriately grant copyright protection to standards...
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Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On May 16, 2025, ARL signed on to a letter to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees opposing the Pro Codes Act, arguing that it would inappropriately grant copyright protection...
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Library Copyright Alliance Champions Fair Use Rights in Comments on US AI Action Plan
In comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) encouraged the administration to safeguard fair use principles and prevent licensing restrictions...
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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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