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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ARL Endorses the LGBTQ+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2022
On July 20, 2022, ARL joined NHA in endorsing the LGBTQ+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2022, which would provide federal grants to local education agencies for LGBTQ+ and...
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ARL Joins Civil Society and Technology Advocates Endorsing Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act
In July 2022, ARL joined the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), American Library Association (ALA), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), PEN America, Public Knowledge, and other civil society and technology advocates...
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Know Your Copyrights
Since the inception of copyright law in the US, libraries have enjoyed special rights to promote the progress of science and the useful arts. This page is meant to support...
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Open Access Working Group (OAWG) Letter Thanking Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
On August 26, 2022, ARL joined the Open Access Working Group (OAWG) in extending gratitude and appreciation to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for updating...
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American Council on Education (ACE) Comments in Response to US Department of Education’s Proposed Changes to Title IX
On September 12, 2022, ARL joined ACE in comments thanking the US Federal Government for proposing changes that would allow colleges and universities the flexibility and clarity to address sex-based...
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Association of Research Libraries Joins Amicus Brief on Behalf of University of North Carolina and Harvard for Academic Freedom in Admissions
Along with 38 other higher education associations, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) joined the American Council on Education (ACE) in filing an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court in the case of Students...
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Rise of Legislation Targeting “Divisive” Concepts and What It Means for Research Libraries
Legislative History & Congressional Inquiry The legislative origin of the bills targeting so-called divisive concepts is an executive order signed by then-President Trump in 2020, “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.”...
