ARL is the collective voice for research libraries and archives on public policy in the US and internationally. We lead on policy and legal issues that advance sustainable, equitable, and barrier-free access to information and culture while protecting core values of privacy and freedom of expression.
ARL partners with the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) on Canadian public policy issues, and works in coalition with the International Alliance of Research Library Associations (IARLA) on global policy development.
Contact Katherine Klosek (kklosek@arl.org) to find out how you can get involved.
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Letter Opposing Amendment 1082 in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
On June 10, 2024, ARL signed on to a letter opposing amendment 1082 in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would extend copyright protection to standards that are incorporated...
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May/June 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (May/June 2024) This issue includes: Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget Reflects CARL Priorities Right to Repair Canada Book Fund, Action Plan for Official Languages Artificial Intelligence and...
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July/August 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (July/August 2024) This issue includes: CARL Consultations with Canadian Federal Government Consultation to Develop National Infrastructure to Enhance and Support Digital Inclusion Consultation to Develop New...
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ARL Comments on NIH Draft Public Access Policy
On August 19, 2024, ARL submitted comments on the National Institutes of Health Draft Public Access Policy applauding the elimination of the 12-month embargo period and clarification that compliance with...
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September 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (September 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility Policy ARL Hosts Community Call on ADA Title II and Research Libraries AI Legislation CARL Participates in Consultation on AI...
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ARL Letter to US OSTP re ADA Title II Regulations
On November 26, 2024, ARL sent a letter to the US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) affirm the Association's commitment to collaborating across the research and scholarly communications...
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October/November 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (October/November 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility ARL Affirms Commitment to Digital Accessibility in Letter to White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Copyright and Fair...
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e-Resource Licensing Explained: An A–Z Licensing Guidebook for Libraries
ARL is pleased to host “e-Resource Licensing Explained: an A–Z licensing guidebook for libraries,” a practical tool to empower librarians who license electronic resources (e-resources). The guide offers easily-digestible legal...
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Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On December 6, 2024, ARL sent a letter to Senate leadership opposing the Pro Codes Act. Extending copyright to codes and standards that are incorporated by reference into law would...
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December 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (December 2024) This issue includes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy ARL Tracking AI Bills Canada Launches Investment in AI Compute Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL, Coalition...
