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Research Library Issues, no. 285 (2015)
Research Library Issues (RLI) no. 285 focuses on recent developments in US copyright law as well as international copyright agreements. Many of these developments have significant implications for research libraries...
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New Workforce Transformation Story: A Community of Practice around Leadership Development
ARL has published the latest entry in its Workforce Transformation Stories column. Jill Mierke, director of human resources for the University of Saskatchewan Library, contributed the February essay, “Communities of...
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Accessibility Webinar to Foster Library-Publisher Collaboration on Inclusive Learning Resources
ARL is offering a free webinar to raise awareness about the value of producing or procuring accessible born-digital resources to support library users of all abilities. The webinar, “Working Together:...
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Administering LibQUAL+ at Texas A&M University webcast
In this webcast, recorded February 10, 2015, Michael L. Maciel describes how Texas A&M University Libraries have used LibQUAL+ results to improve service quality.
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ARL/LibQUAL+® Booth #741
Visit ARL and the LibQUAL+ staff at booth #741 at the Oregon Convention Center! Wednesday, March 25, 5:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 26, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Friday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Public Knowledge and LCA File Long Comment Regarding a Proposed Exemption for 3D Printers Under 17 U.S.C. 1201
On February 9, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) along with Public Knowledge filed Long Comments regarding a proposed exemption for 3D printers under 17 U.S.C 1201. Comments (PDF)
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SPARC Booth #769
Visit the SPARC staff at booth #769 at the Oregon Convention Center! Wednesday, March 25, 5:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 26, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Friday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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President Obama Releases FY 2016 Federal Budget Proposal
On February 2, President Obama released his proposed FY 2016 Budget of the US Government, which focuses on “middle-class economics.” This budget would increase federal spending for many higher education...
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Let Me Google That for You Act Introduced in US House
In late January, Representative Bridenstine (R-OK) introduced H.R. 443, the Let Me Google That for You Act, formerly known as the To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information...
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Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform Reintroduced in US House and Senate
Bills to reform the outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) were reintroduced on February 4, 2015, in both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate with bipartisan support....