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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...
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ARL Unbound Column Launches with Interview of Alexia Hudson-Ward
ARL Unbound is a new column in Library Journal by ARL Executive Director Andrew K. Pace, in which he talks with ARL members at the forefront of leading issues in...
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ARL Letter on ADA Title II Final Rule
On March 18, 2026, ARL sent a letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requesting a meeting to discuss the importance of the ADA Title II website regulation...
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Anne Seymour Appointed Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian for University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba (UM) has appointed Anne Seymour as vice-provost (Libraries) and university librarian, effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. She also holds an appointment as a...
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Nicole Kong Named Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies
Purdue University has appointed Nicole Kong (25ILP Fellow) as associate vice provost and dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, effective March 16, 2026. Nicole Kong has served...
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Fair Use: ARL and Re:Create Host Congressional Briefing on AI and Fair Use
On the occasion of the 13th annual Fair Use Week, ARL and Re:Create teamed up to host a panel of legal and policy experts from libraries and civil society—moderated by...