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ARL President’s Institute Inspires Multigenerational Collaboration in Libraries
Professionals from across the United States and Canada met in Chicago-Rosemont February 12–13 to attend the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, “Ignite Collaboration—Thriving Multigenerational Libraries.” As the 2025 Julia C. Blixrud...
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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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ARL Member Session: Special Collections and ADA Title II (ARL Libraries Only)
Register to join ARL’s Advocacy and Public Policy Committee on Wednesday, March 19, at 2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT for this informal virtual discussion of strategic approaches to making special collections accessible...
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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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Association of Research Libraries Calls for Protection of US National Archives and Records Administration
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) sent letters urging congressional committees that provide oversight and appropriations for the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to protect NARA’s crucial role...
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ARL Letters to Congress Urging Oversight and Appropriations for NARA
On February 20, 2025, ARL sent letters to four congressional committees urging them to provide oversight and appropriations for the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and to take...
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ARL Has Love for Data Week
It’s raining data! “Hallelujah!” During Love Data Week, the international celebration of data focuses on building and engaging community around good data practice. ARL libraries are enthusiastic supporters of Love...
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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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Call for Learning+DEI Cohort Program Event Hosts
Member institutions of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) are invited to submit expressions of interest to host ARL Learning + DEI cohort program events in 2027–2028. Opportunities include hosting Intensive Learning Program...
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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...