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William H. Walters Named Dean of Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
William H. Walters, executive director of the Mary Alice & Tom O’Malley Library at Manhattan University, will become the next dean of Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale,...
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Memorial: Susan Shafer (Dieckmann) Brynteson, 1936–2025
Susan Shafer (Dieckmann) Brynteson, University of Delaware May Morris Librarian Emerita, died on May 26, 2025, at age 89. After earning her MLS from the University of Wisconsin Madison, Susan...
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Apply for ARL Leadership Fellows Program by June 12, Join Info Session on May 12
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of the Leadership Fellows Program (LFP). The LFP is a 13-month hybrid experience designed to prepare the...
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Kristina Rose Named Dean of NYU Libraries
New York University (NYU) has named Kristina Rose dean of libraries, effective May 1, 2025. She has been serving as interim dean of NYU Libraries since January. Kristina was appointed...
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ARLIES Film Festival 2025 Live Stream—Save the Dates!
ARL will host the 10th Annual ARLIES Film Festival at the Spring Association Meeting in Minneapolis later this month. The ARLIES are voted on by ARL member representatives and culminate...
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Apply for ARL Kaleidoscope Program 2025—Deadline May 13
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) invites applications for the 2025 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program—a two-year commitment designed to prepare IBPOC graduate students for purposeful and consequential careers in...
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Join Task Force to Plan ARL President’s Institute 2026—Deadline May 2, 2025
You’re invited to express interest in serving on the 2026 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) President’s Institute Program Planning Task Force. The theme of the 2026 institute is library innovation. Task...
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Save the Date! ARL President’s Institute 2026 Will Focus on Innovation February 11–12 in Chicago-Rosemont
Mark your calendar and plan to join us Wednesday–Thursday, February 11–12, 2026, in Chicago-Rosemont for the third annual ARL President’s Institute. The theme of the 2026 institute will be Innovation...
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Association of Research Libraries Calls for Protection of US National Archives and Records Administration
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) sent letters urging congressional committees that provide oversight and appropriations for the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to protect NARA’s crucial role...
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Call for Learning+DEI Cohort Program Event Hosts
Member institutions of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) are invited to submit expressions of interest to host ARL Learning + DEI cohort program events in 2027–2028. Opportunities include hosting Intensive Learning Program...