ARL highlights news and other stories of interest to the research library community in the US and Canada every Monday–Thursday in the Daily Intelligence and selects the top stories for our Weekly News Roundup on Fridays, which also includes all ARL News and Community Updates for the week.
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Infographic Shows How Fair Use Promotes Creation of New Knowledge
In conjunction with Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is releasing an infographic that illustrates how fair use advances innovation, creativity, and scholarship, ultimately allowing...
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ARL Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP) 2018–2019: Application Deadline Extended to March 7
ARL has extended the application deadline for the 2018–2019 Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP) to Wednesday, March 7, 2018. The LCDP is a yearlong program to prepare mid-career librarians from...
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ADA Education and Reform Act Threatens Equity of Access
Research libraries are committed to making information resources as broadly accessible as possible, regardless of users’ abilities or disabilities. The ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620) would...
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Study Examines Copyright Permissions Culture in Software Preservation, Implications for Cultural Record
A report released today, The Copyright Permissions Culture in Software Preservation and Its Implications for the Cultural Record, finds that individuals and institutions need clear guidance on the legality of...
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Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Register Now, Apply for Travel Awards by February 28 (Deadline Extended to March 14)
Registration and travel awards are available for the Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, cosponsored by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Association of College &...
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Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018 to Be Celebrated February 26–March 2
Mark your calendars! Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018—a community celebration coordinated by the Association of Research Libraries—will take place Monday–Friday, February 26–March 2. You can participate on a single day...
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Library Management Skills Institute I: The Manager—Register by March 31
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? Register now to...
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ARL Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP) 2018–2019: Call for Nominations and Applications by February 21
ARL is seeking nominations and applications for the 2018–2019 Leadership & Career Development Program (LCDP). The LCDP is a yearlong program to prepare mid-career librarians from historically underrepresented racial and...
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Mary Lee Kennedy Named ARL Executive Director
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Board of Directors has appointed Mary Lee Kennedy executive director of the Association, effective April 1, 2018. Kennedy is currently principal of the Kennedy...
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LibQUAL+ Seeks Applicants for In-Kind Grant Program 2018—Apply by January 31
The Association of Research Libraries will award up to three institutions in-kind grants to participate in the 2018 LibQUAL+ survey, with a goal of offering one grant for every 50...
