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Kaleidoscope Program Call for Applications—Deadline May 13
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2021–2023 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program. The program recruits master of library and information science (MLIS) students from historically...
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#StopAsianHate: ARL Statement on Violence against AAPI Communities
On March 16, a gunman shot and killed eight people, including six Asian women, in the Atlanta, Georgia, metro area. The next day, an Asian woman was violently attacked on...
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Darcée Olson Named ARL Visiting Program Officer for Digital Rights Initiative
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has appointed Darcée Olson as a visiting program officer in the Advocacy & Public Policy program from April 2021 through April 2022. Olson is...
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ARL Statement on New Transformative Publishing Agreement between the University of California and Elsevier
It is an exciting time in scholarly publishing. After walking away from negotiations with Elsevier in 2019, the University of California (UC) system has reached a full publish-and-read agreement with...
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ARL Statement in Support of Loida Garcia-Febo’s Candidacy for IFLA President-Elect 2021–2023
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is pleased to support Loida Garcia-Febo’s candidacy for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) President-Elect 2021–2023. Garcia-Febo has a proven track...
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Statement on Biden-Harris Administration’s Prioritization of Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policy-Making
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) commends the Biden-Harris administration’s intention to rely on scientific integrity and evidence-based policy-making to address its priorities of COVID-19, racial justice, the economy, and...
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Venture Fund Award Proposals Due from ARL Members by February 26
In 2019, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) established the Venture Fund to support the work of ARL member organizations that are advancing key priorities of the Association. The Venture...
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Registration Now Open for 2021 Library Assessment Conference March 17 Virtual Session on Teaching & Learning and Value
Register online for the final session of the virtual 2020–21 Library Assessment Conference, a half-day webinar on Teaching & Learning and Value to be held Wednesday, March 17. The 2020–21...
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ARL Seeks Visiting Program Officer to Advance Initiative on Digital Rights
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) seeks a visiting program officer (VPO) with broad knowledge of digital rights issues—including controlled digital lending, digital first sale, and licensing—to work with the...
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Library and Higher Education Groups Release Communication Toolkit for Implementing Effective Data Practices
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Association of American Universities (AAU), and Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) are pleased to release a communication toolkit...
