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Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2019 Highlights Balance in the Copyright System
The sixth annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was celebrated February 25–March 1, 2019, by 163 participating organizations as well as numerous individuals worldwide. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) organized...
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ARL Digital Scholarship Institute at University of Rochester: Apply by April 12 for July 29–August 2, 2019
The ARL Academy is accepting applications for the fourth iteration of the ARL Digital Scholarship Institute, with a deadline of Friday, April 12, 2019. The Digital Scholarship Institute is a...
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Library Assessment Conference Travel Awardees Share Their Perspectives on Conference
The 11 outstanding individuals awarded travel grants to attend the 2018 Library Assessment Conference in Houston, Texas, December 4–6, have shared brief reflections of their experiences at the conference: The...
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Infographic Shows How Fair Use Helps in Saving Software
In conjunction with Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2019, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is releasing an infographic that illustrates how fair use helps people preserve software for teaching, learning,...
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ARL Annual Salary Survey 2017–2018 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries
ARL Annual Salary Survey 2017–2018 The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2017–2018, which analyzes salary data for professional staff working in the 123...
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Comment: ARL Feedback on Plan S Open Access Implementation Guidelines
A group of European funders, cOAlition S, has released implementation guidelines for a bold vision—called Plan S—to make full and immediate open access (OA) a reality. The coalition has requested...
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Statement: ARL Affirms Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) asserts its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of the Association. This commitment is deeply embedded in the mission of libraries...
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IDEAL ’19: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives—Early-Bird Registration Open through April 30
Do you believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to personal and organizational excellence in the library and archives professions? Register now to attend IDEAL ’19 on Tuesday–Wednesday, August 6–7, 2019, on...
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ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce Renamed Kaleidoscope Program
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce is now the Kaleidoscope Program. The name Kaleidoscope signifies responsiveness to fluid landscapes, needs, and cultures, which is...
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Library Management Skills Institute to Be Held in Florida March 6–8: Register by February 13
Are you a research library supervisor, department head, team or project leader, or manager interested in developing your awareness, skills, and confidence as a leader and manager? The ARL Academy,...
