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ADA Title II Regulations: Implications for Libraries
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the US Department of Justice’s final rule on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes specific rules for state and...
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ARL and California Digital Library Kick Off Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Pilot Site Visits at Northwestern University
In September, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the California Digital Library (CDL) conducted a site visit to the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Galter Health Sciences Library....
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Apply for Blixrud Scholarship to Attend ARL President’s Institute 2025—Deadline November 14, 2024
The Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship supports the attendance of one MLIS student or recent graduate at the annual President’s Institute. The next award recipient will receive a scholarship of $1,000...
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ARL Board of Directors 2025 Elected by ARL Membership
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) elected its 2025 Board of Directors today during the Fall 2024 Association Meeting. On January 1, 2025, Rhea Ballard-Thrower, dean of libraries and university...
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REGISTER NOW: ARL President’s Institute in Chicago-Rosemont, February 12–13—Open to All
Land the plane! What? (Translation: Get to the point!) Does this sound familiar? Do you find yourself just trying to stay fresh—ugh—that’s dated and reveals a lot about you. Or,...
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Save the Date: ARL President’s Institute 2025—Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries
Mark your calendars to join us for the ARL President’s Institute, February 12–13, 2025, in Chicago-Rosemont! Plan to join us in exploring strategies to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive library...
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Gohar Ashoughian Named Dean of Libraries and University Librarian for Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University has appointed Gohar Ashoughian dean of libraries and university librarian for a five-year term beginning November 15, 2024. Gohar brings over two decades of experience from a...
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ARL Selects Co-hosts for 2026 DEI Institute
Editorial note: As of September 2025, the ARL DEI Institute was canceled due to a loss of federal funding for the program. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is excited...
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Intensive Learning Program Call for Applications—Deadline November 13
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of the Intensive Learning Program (ILP). The ILP is an eight-month hybrid experience that explores operational aspects...
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September 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (September 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility Policy ARL Hosts Community Call on ADA Title II and Research Libraries AI Legislation CARL Participates in Consultation on AI...
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