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University of New Mexico Names Mark Emmons Dean of College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences Beginning August 24
The University of New Mexico (UNM) will soon welcome Mark Emmons to lead the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS); he was named dean, effective August 24, and...
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Impacting Teaching and Learning Through an Open Educational Resources Initiative
The Rutgers University Libraries Open and Affordable Textbooks (OAT) Program launched in 2016 and has become a signature program with goals meant to enhance access to education, contribute to student...
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University of Florida Announces Patrick Reakes as the Interim Dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries, Beginning July 21
Earlier this week, the University of Florida (UF) selected Patrick J. Reakes to serve as the interim dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries. News of Patrick’s appointment follows former...
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Kaleidoscope Program Scholars 2025 Selected
The ARL Kaleidoscope Program (KP) Task Force has chosen 16 graduate students to participate in the 2025 KP cohort, based on recommendations from the KP Selection Working Group. The Kaleidoscope...
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AI and Copyright: What Authors and Libraries Need to Know about the Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta Cases
Join ARL and Authors Alliance for an essential discussion on how recent landmark court decisions are shaping the landscape of AI and copyright law. This webinar is open to the...
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Tamara Sumner Appointed Interim Dean of Libraries at University of Colorado Boulder Effective July 1
Beginning July 1, Tamara Sumner is the interim dean of University Libraries at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder. Her appointment follows Robert McDonald’s transition to the University of Texas...
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Mihoko Hosoi Named University Librarian at UC Riverside Effective Late October 2025
The University of California (UC), Riverside has appointed Mihoko Hosoi as its next university librarian, effective on or around October 27, 2025. Mihoko will succeed Steve Mandeville-Gamble, who retired at...
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Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit
View the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshops page for information about those events and to register. Table of Contents Foreword Futurescape Libraries: A Toolkit for Library Leaders Navigating the Future...
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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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Sian Brannon Named University Librarian and Vice Provost for University of North Texas Effective July 1
Last week, at the conclusion of a nationwide search, the University of North Texas (UNT) selected Sian Brannon as its university librarian (UL) and vice provost. Sian has served as...