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Repertoires: How the Public Humanities Contend with Climate Change
In the first few minutes of a Zoom meeting, as the faces we expect appear one by one, it’s easy to fill the space by swapping notes about the weather...
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Apply for ARL Kaleidoscope Program 2026—Deadline May 13
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) invites applications for the 2026 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program—a two-year commitment designed to strengthen pathways into research libraries and archives and remove barriers...
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ARL Champions Federal Support for Social Science Research, Infrastructure
A record number of advocates from 24 US states met with members of Congress during the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) annual Social Science Advocacy Day on March 24....
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UC Irvine to Host ARL Kaleidoscope Program Leadership Symposium
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is delighted to announce that University of California (UC) Irvine Libraries will host the Kaleidoscope Program 2027 Leadership Symposium. The ARL Kaleidoscope Program is...
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US Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Cox Protects Internet Access
On March 25, the US Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider (ISP) Cox is not liable for secondary copyright infringement for the online activities of its users based on the...
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ARL and CNI Release Report on Strategic Implications of AI Futures for Research Libraries
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the research and information environment in consequential ways. To help research library leaders think strategically about those changes, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the...
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Strategic Implications of AI Futures for Research Libraries: Workshop Report
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) have released the report from our Strategic Implications Workshop, Futurescape Libraries: Mapping Possibilities for Tomorrow’s Information Hubs....
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Unlocking the Path Toward Innovation in Research Libraries: Highlights of ARL President’s Institute 2026
The 2026 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) President’s Institute convened in Chicago-Rosemont on February 11–12 at a time when questions of stewardship, leadership, and institutional responsibility feel especially urgent for...
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ALA/ARL Section 230 Senate Commerce Hearing Letter
On March 24, 2026, the ARL and ALA sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reiterating their opposition to any repeal of Section 230. Read...
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ARL Statement on Reintroduction of Pro Codes Act
ARL continues to oppose the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act, which would grant private entities exclusive copyright ownership over elements of the law. The Pro...