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ARL Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2026

National Library Week—April 19–25 this year—is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Join us in celebrating National Library...

Library Copyright Alliance Testifies Against Pro Codes Act

In a hearing yesterday of the US House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet on the Pro Codes Act, Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) counsel Jonathan...

Research Library Collections and AI

This post is an extended version of a recent lightning talk I gave as part of a private workshop hosted by Alliance for Responsible Data Collection (ARDC). The TL;DR: libraries...

Court Rules in Favor of Public Access to Information

In a win for information advocates and the public, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) was unlikely...

Repertoires: How the Public Humanities Contend with Climate Change

In the first few minutes of a Zoom meeting, as the faces we expect appear one by one, it’s easy to fill the space by swapping notes about the weather...
ARL Champions Federal Support for Social Science Research, Infrastructure

A record number of advocates from 24 US states met with members of Congress during the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) annual Social Science Advocacy Day on March 24....
US Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Cox Protects Internet Access

On March 25, the US Supreme Court ruled that internet service provider (ISP) Cox is not liable for secondary copyright infringement for the online activities of its users based on the...
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...
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026 in ARL Libraries

Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating women’s history during the month of March. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities...
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...
How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week!

The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we thought we’d end the week with some highlights! ARL partnered...
What the CLEAR Act Gets Wrong

The bipartisan Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting (CLEAR Act) would require anyone using a training dataset in connection with the training or release of a generative AI model to...
Fair Use Supports Accessibility, but You Don’t Have to Take My Word for It

Updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations will take effect on April 24, requiring state and local government websites and digital content to meet accessibility standards. As libraries...
ARL Celebrates Black History Month 2026

Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating Black history in February. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities to learn, experience,...