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Memorial: Richard De Gennaro, 1926–2024
Richard De Gennaro died October 11, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida, at age 98. Richard started his professional career in the reference department of the New York Public Library in 1956....
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Memorial: Paul Allen Willis, 1941–2024
Paul Allen Willis died December 5, 2024, in Georgetown, South Carolina, at age 83. Upon graduation from the University of Kentucky (UK) in 1963, Paul moved to Washington, DC, where...
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Sunil Prabhakar Named Interim Director of Libraries and Information Studies at Purdue University
Purdue University has appointed Sunil Prabhakar interim director of Purdue Libraries and Information Studies, effective January 2025. Prabhakar is vice provost for faculty affairs. His research lies in the area...
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What Does It Mean to Work in Multigenerational Libraries?
Explore with us and take actionable items back to work! Why should you attend the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries,” February 12–13 in Chicago? Hear from Nathan Putnam,...
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Sian Brannon Appointed Interim University Librarian and Vice Provost of University of North Texas Libraries
University of North Texas (UNT) has named Sian Brannon interim university librarian and vice provost of UNT Libraries, effective April 1, 2025. Brannon has held numerous leadership roles since joining...
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Sophia Abundo Wins Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship 2025
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has awarded Sophia Abundo the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship to attend the ARL President’s Institute 2025. Sophia is a master of library & information...
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Attend “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries”! Register by January 10
There are many reasons to join us for the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries.” Here are two reasons from members of the planning task force: “I...
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ARL Comments on US National Institute of Justice Draft Public Access Plan
The US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) requested comments on its “Draft Public Access Plan.” The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is pleased to provide comments on the plan below....
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Register Now for “Ignite Collaboration: Thriving Multigenerational Libraries”—Scholarships, Group Discounts Available!
Bringing multigenerational voices to the forefront has been a successful endeavor for many. During the 2025 ARL President’s Institute, you will hear from and network with speakers who have successfully...
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ARL Annual Salary Survey 2023 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2023, which analyzes salary data for professional staff working in 126 of the 127 ARL member libraries...
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