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Humanities for All Showcases Publicly Engaged Humanities Work in US Higher Education
The National Humanities Alliance has launched a new website, Humanities for All, that highlights publicly engaged humanities projects at higher education institutions across the United States. The Humanities for All site...
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Library Development, SPEC Kit 359, Published by ARL
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released Library Development, SPEC Kit 359, which gathers information to better understand the supporting structures and resources (personnel, financial, and material) and the...
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SPEC Kit 359: Library Development (July 2018)
This SPEC Kit gathers information on the supporting structures and resources (personnel, financial, and material) and the activities and expectations associated with library development, including friendraising, and communication to stakeholders...
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ARL Celebrates United States’ Ratification of Marrakesh Treaty
On June 28, 2018, the United States Senate ratified the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled and...
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Travel Awards Available for Underrepresented Professionals for Library Assessment Conference—Deadline August 3, 2018
The Library Assessment Conference builds and furthers the library assessment community by bringing together interested practitioners and researchers who have responsibility or interest in the broad field of library assessment....
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ARL Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Travel Ban
Today, in a deeply disappointing 5‑4 vote, the US Supreme Court upheld the Trump Administration travel ban. The ban, the third attempt by the Administration, places entry restrictions on nationals...
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Library Liaison Roles and Reorganizations Explored in Research Library Issues
In the latest issue of Research Library Issues (RLI), teams from five North American universities describe their reorganizations and redefinitions of what it means to be a research library liaison...
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Webinar—Accessibility and Universal Design (SPEC Kit 358)
SPEC Kit 358, Accessibility and Universal Design, explores how ARL member libraries are meeting the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. The Accessibility and Universal Design webinar reviewed survey findings...
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ARL/SAA Mosaic Program 2018–2020 Fellows Selected
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL)/Society of American Archivists (SAA) Mosaic Program Selection Committee has accepted three master of library and information science (MLIS) students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic...
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ARL Urges US House of Representatives to Restore Net Neutrality
*Cross-posted from ARL News* The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is profoundly disappointed with the US Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) repeal of the Open Internet Order, which takes effect today,...