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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June 2025
Subscribe to the email version of the Public Policy Briefing. ARL Public Policy Briefing (June 2025) This issue includes: Canadian Government Canadian Cabinet Update Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Library Copyright...
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Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On Jul 8, 2025, ARL signed on to a letter to the House Judiciary Committee opposing the Pro Codes Act, arguing that it would inappropriately grant copyright protection to standards...
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July 2025
Subscribe to the email version of the Public Policy Briefing. ARL Public Policy Briefing (July 2025) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Library Copyright Alliance Seeks Library and Archives...
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August 2025
Subscribe to the Public Policy Briefing ARL Public Policy Briefing (August 2025) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Library Copyright Alliance Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Class Certification in Bartz...
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September 2025
Subscribe to the Public Policy Briefing ARL Public Policy Briefing (September 2025) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL Joins EFF, ALA, Re:Create in US Supreme Court Amicus...
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Fast-Tracking H.R. 6028 Can Threaten Copyright Deposit & the Public Interest
On December 11, 2025, the Library Copyright Alliance submitted comments on H.R. 6028, highlighting concerns about ending the Library of Congress’s supervisory authority over the US Copyright Office, removing rulemaking...
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December 2025
Subscribe to the Public Policy Briefing ARL Public Policy Briefing (December 2025) This issue includes: Artificial Intelligence CARL Participates in Consultation for Canada’s AI Strategy Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing...
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How Congress Can Improve Accessibility and Digital Access
For EFF Copyright Week 2026: Device and Digital Ownership Every three years since 2003, disability rights advocates and library associations have petitioned the US Copyright Office for permission to access...
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January 2026
Subscribe to the Public Policy Briefing ARL Public Policy Briefing (January 2026) This issue includes: Artificial Intelligence OSTP Director Addresses America’s AI Action Plan in Hearing Before House Science Subcommittee...
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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...
