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The Copyright Permissions Culture in Software Preservation and Its Implications for the Cultural Record
A report released on February 9, 2018, The Copyright Permissions Culture in Software Preservation and Its Implications for the Cultural Record, finds that individuals and institutions need clear guidance on...
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Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Register Now, Apply for Travel Awards by February 28 (Deadline Extended to March 14)
Registration and travel awards are available for the Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, cosponsored by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Association of College &...
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Springer, Censorship and the Need for Open Access
*Updated January 22, 2017 to include a statement by Sarah Thomas, Vice President for the Harvard Library and University Librarian* It’s Copyright Week! Today’s topic is “Copyright and Censorship: Freedom...
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Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018 to Be Celebrated February 26–March 2
Mark your calendars! Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018—a community celebration coordinated by the Association of Research Libraries—will take place Monday–Friday, February 26–March 2. You can participate on a single day...
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Will Dicta from Impression Products v. Lexmark Lead to the Ability to Control Your Own Devices?
Today we're celebrating Copyright Week! Today's topic is "Controlling Your Own Devices: As software-enabled devices become ubiquitous, so do onerous licensing agreements and technological restrictions. If you buy something, you should...
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Library Management Skills Institute I: The Manager—Register by March 31
Are you a research library supervisor, department head, team or project leader, or manager interested in developing your awareness, skills, and confidence as a leader and manager? Register now to...
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ARL Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP) 2018–2019: Call for Nominations and Applications by February 21
ARL is seeking nominations and applications for the 2018–2019 Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP). The LCDP is a yearlong program to prepare mid-career librarians from historically underrepresented racial and...
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LibQUAL+ Seeks Applicants for In-Kind Grant Program 2018—Apply by January 31
The Association of Research Libraries will award up to three institutions in-kind grants to participate in the 2018 LibQUAL+ survey, with a goal of offering one grant for every 50...
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ARL/SAA Mosaic II Call for Applications—Deadline February 27
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL)/Society of American Archivists (SAA) Mosaic Program II is now accepting applications for the 2018–2019 cohort. The program promotes diversification of the archives and special...
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Library Management Skills Institute I: The Manager
The Library Management Skills Institute I: The Manager, offered by the ARL Academy in partnership with DeEtta Jones and Associates, and co-hosted by Yale University Library will take place May...