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Donald Gilstrap Named Dean of Libraries at University of Alabama
The University of Alabama appointed Donald L. Gilstrap as dean of University Libraries, effective January 4, 2016. Gilstrap was previously dean and professor of University Libraries at Wichita State University. At University...
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Shore and Shearer Discuss Collaboration in Research Libraries at IFLA Preconference
ARL executive director Elliott Shore and ARL partnership consultant Kathleen Shearer presented a paper describing the results of the Association’s recent Strategic Thinking and Design process—a new Strategic Framework and...
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Infographic Shows ARL Transformation and Impact in 2015
The below infographic highlights the Association of Research Libraries’s 2015 transformations and impact in higher education and society. Click the infographic image to view or download a full-size PDF. The...
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Berlin 12 Conference Focuses on Proposal to Flip Subscription Journals to Open Access
On December 8 and 9, 2015, representatives from several regions (Asia, Europe, and North America) met in Berlin, Germany, to discuss a proposal to flip subscription-based journals to open access...
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Bill Kelly Appointed Mellon Director of Research Libraries at New York Public Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has named William (Bill) P. Kelly the Andrew W. Mellon director of the Research Libraries, effective in January 2016. Kelly was formerly interim chancellor...
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ARL Career Enhancement Program Fellows Selected for 2016
Six fellows have been chosen to participate in the 2016 cohort of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Career Enhancement Program (CEP). Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library...
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Library, Higher Education Groups Urge US Congress to Support Open Internet Order
The American Library Association (ALA), Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and EDUCAUSE sent a joint letter (PDF) on December 4, 2015, to US Congressional leaders, asking them to oppose the inclusion...
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Academic Art Museum and Library Summit to Be Hosted by University of Miami Libraries and Lowe Art Museum
The University of Miami will host the inaugural Academic Art Museum and Library Summit on January 27–29, 2016, bringing together 14 pairs of library and museum directors from North American...
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Martha Kyrillidou to Depart ARL
Martha Kyrillidou has announced that, after a 22-year career at ARL, she will resign effective December 31, 2015, to serve as a research associate at the University of Illinois iSchool...
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Damon Jaggars Named Vice Provost and Director of Ohio State University Libraries
The Ohio State University has appointed Damon Jaggars as vice provost, director of University Libraries, and professor, effective February 1, 2016, pending approval of the university’s Board of Trustees. Jaggars...
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