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Research Libraries and Archives Stand Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Social Justice
At the conclusion of one of the most divisive elections in recent US history—and at a time when the results of that election have left many members of marginalized communities...
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ARL Celebrates Confirmation of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) applauds the US Senate’s approval today, in a vote of 74-18, of the nomination of Carla D. Hayden as the 14th Librarian of Congress....
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LCA Releases Statement on the Copyright Office’s NOI Concerning Section 108 of the Copyright Act
The Copyright Office in its June 7, 2016, notice of inquiry states that is seeking “to finalize its legislative recommendation” concerning a “re-drafting” of Section 108. LCA continues to oppose any...
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ARL Urges Senate to Confirm Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) commends the US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for holding a hearing today, April 20, 2016, on the nomination of Carla D. Hayden...
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Joint Statement in Support of the US Ratifying the Marrakesh Treaty
On February 25, 2016, the Association of Research Libraries along with 14 other organizations circulated a statement of support for the prompt ratification by the United States of the Marrakesh Treaty...
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ARL Supports Nomination of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) applauds President Obama’s nomination of Carla D. Hayden as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden is currently the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free...
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ARL, Higher Education Groups Support Lingua Editors, Open Access
On November 12, 2015, the Association of Research Libraries—along with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the American Council on Education (ACE), the Canadian Association of Research...
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LCA Pleased Librarian of Congress Expands Film Clip Exemption
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) welcomed the decision issued by the Librarian of Congress to broaden the exemption for the use of film clip excerpts, including extending the exemption permitting...
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LCA Releases Statement on the Copyright Office’s Orphan Works Report
On June 15, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) released a statement clarifying it's position on fair use and fair use best practices in addressing the orphan works problem. Statement...
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“Can Antitrust Save Academic Publishing?” by Albert A. Foer
Presentation given by Albert A. Foer, president, the American Antitrust Institute, at ALA Annual in June 2004. iaa-antitrust-save-jun04.pdf
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