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December 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (December 2024) This issue includes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy ARL Tracking AI Bills Canada Launches Investment in AI Compute Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL, Coalition...
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Library Leaders Plan for AI Futures at Futurescape Libraries National Forum
On December 7–8, library leaders from 22 institutions in the United States and Canada gathered at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, for a national forum...
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What Does It Mean to Work in Multigenerational Libraries?
Explore with us and take actionable items back to work! Why should you attend the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries,” February 12–13 in Chicago? Hear from Nathan Putnam,...
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Sophia Abundo Wins Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship 2025
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has awarded Sophia Abundo the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship to attend the ARL President’s Institute 2025. Sophia is a master of library & information...
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ARL and CARL Celebrate Human Rights Day with Resources on Marrakesh Treaty and Accessible Books Consortium
Globally, less than 10% of all published material is accessible to people with visual disabilities according to the World Blind Union. The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works...
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Attend “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries”! Register by January 10
There are many reasons to join us for the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries.” Here are two reasons from members of the planning task force: “I...
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Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On December 6, 2024, ARL sent a letter to Senate leadership opposing the Pro Codes Act. Extending copyright to codes and standards that are incorporated by reference into law would...
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e-Resource Licensing Explained: An A–Z Licensing Guidebook for Libraries
ARL is pleased to publish e-Resource Licensing Explained: An A–Z Licensing Guidebook for Libraries, a practical tool to empower librarians who license electronic resources (e-resources). The guidebook includes easily digestible...
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ARL Comments on US National Institute of Justice Draft Public Access Plan
The US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) requested comments on its “Draft Public Access Plan.” The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is pleased to provide comments on the plan below....
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Register Now for “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries”—Scholarships, Group Discounts Available!
Bringing multigenerational voices to the forefront has been a successful endeavor for many. During the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, you will hear from and network with speakers who have successfully...