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Webinar Series: Insights from the Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Pilot
Want to learn about how technological advancements in data management plans can benefit research at your university? Have you heard the term “machine actionable” a lot but aren’t sure what...
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Memorial: Clifford Lynch
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) honors the life and legacy of Clifford Lynch, who passed away last week at his home. Clifford was the executive director of the Coalition...
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Apply for ARL Kaleidoscope Program 2025—Deadline May 13
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) invites applications for the 2025 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program—a two-year commitment designed to prepare IBPOC graduate students for purposeful and consequential careers in...
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Join Task Force to Plan ARL President’s Institute 2026—Deadline May 2, 2025
You’re invited to express interest in serving on the 2026 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) President’s Institute Program Planning Task Force. The theme of the 2026 institute is library innovation. Task...
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President Trump Signs Executive Order on American History
President Trump signed an executive order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” on March 27 directing action at the Smithsonian Institution and public monuments, including Independence Hall, to reverse...
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Library Copyright Alliance Champions Fair Use Rights in Comments on US AI Action Plan
In comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) encouraged the administration to safeguard fair use principles and prevent licensing restrictions...
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Register Now for Webinar on Accessibility Policy with Librarians and Representatives of the Publishing Industry—Monday, March 24
Register and join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on accessibility policy with librarians and representatives of the publishing industry. This webinar, hosted by the Library Accessibility Alliance (LAA) and...
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Save the Date! ARL President’s Institute 2026 Will Focus on Innovation February 11–12 in Chicago-Rosemont
Mark your calendar and plan to join us Wednesday–Thursday, February 11–12, 2026, in Chicago-Rosemont for the third annual ARL President’s Institute. The theme of the 2026 institute will be Innovation...
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Coalition for Networked Information Executive Director Search Launched
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has launched a search for a new executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). Clifford Lynch announced last year that he will...
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Association of Research Libraries Calls for Protection of US National Archives and Records Administration
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) sent letters urging congressional committees that provide oversight and appropriations for the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to protect NARA’s crucial role...