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Temple University Library Sign, February 2017
Temple University placed a sign with the below text at the entrance to its main library on February 8, 2017. This was inspired by a similar sign at Cornell University....
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ARL Library Statements and Signs Affirming Our Core Beliefs
Many ARL member libraries have released statements and posted signs affirming their commitment to such foundational values of our profession as diversity, inclusion, equity, access to information, free expression, privacy,...
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Research Libraries, University Presses Oppose Trump’s Immigration Order
President Trump’s recent executive order temporarily barring entry into the US by individuals from seven countries is contrary to the values held by libraries and presses, and the Association of...
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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...