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Our latest #PublicPolicyBriefing includes:

📮 CARL Welcomes Amendment to #BillC15

©️ ARL @recreatecoalition.bsky.social Host #FairUseWeek Congressional Briefing

✨ CARL Hosts Discussion of User Rights in Age of Gen #AI

⚖️ What #CLEARAct Gets Wrong

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February 2026 — Association of Research Libraries
ARL Public Policy Briefing (February 2026) Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week Edition! For Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, ARL teamed up with the Re:Create Coalition to host a congressional briefing on fair use.....
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March 10, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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During #FairUseWeek ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social teamed up to host a panel of legal & policy experts from libraries & civil society. Read our blog post by @katherinejk.bsky.social: www.arl.org/blog/celebra...

Panelists shown, L to R: David Hansen, @bb.usefairuse.com, Betsy Rosenblatt
Celebrating 50+ Years of Fair Use: ARL and Re:Create Host Congressional Briefing on AI and Fair Use — Association of Research Libraries
On the occasion of the 13th annual Fair Use Week, ARL and Re:Create teamed up to host a panel of legal and policy experts from libraries and civil society—moderated by...
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March 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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The Weekly News Roundup includes updates from ARL, as well as top news from our members and the broader research community:

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#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek #ResearchLibraries #Copyright #Accessibility #AI #ScholarlyCommunication #Librarianship #Advocacy #ADA #CLEARAct
ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, February 27, 2026)
How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we...
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February 27, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use! We’re ending the week with highlights!

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#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek @recreatecoalition.bsky.social @carl-abrc.bsky.social @harvardlibrary.bsky.social
How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries
The 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we thought we’d end the week with some highlights! ARL partnered...
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February 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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New #FairUseWeek blog post on 3 ways #copyright law facilitates #accessibility, by @katherinejk.bsky.social!

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February 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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#Research #Libraries #HigherEd #OA #AI #Librarianship #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #Copyright #FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek
ARL Daily Intelligence (February 23–26) — Association of Research Libraries
The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...
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February 23, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Happy Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! Highlights this week include a webinar hosted by @carl-abrc.bsky.social and a congressional briefing in DC hosted by ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social

Learn more: bit.ly/FUW26

What is your library planning for the week?

#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek
Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and accommodating freedom of speech and expression....
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February 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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This week’s ARL News Roundup includes these updates, as well as top news from our members and the broader research community:

©️ #FairUseWeek / #FairDealingWeek
🍿 #ARLIES Film Festival
📊 #LoveDataWeek

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#Research #Libraries #Librarianship
ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, February 13, 2026)
Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23-27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and acco...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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#Research #Libraries #HigherEd #OA #AI #Librarianship #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #Copyright #FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek
ARL Daily Intelligence (February 9–12) — Association of Research Libraries
The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026, the 13th annual celebration of balance in copyright law!

Learn how to participate: www.arl.org/blog/partici...

#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek #Copyright #FreeSpeech #FreeExpression #Libraries @carl-abrc.bsky.social
Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and accommodating freedom of speech and expression....
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February 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Join ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social for a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, Wed Feb 25 in DC, on #AI & #FairUse!

RSVP: bit.ly/FUW26briefing

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Fair Use Week Congressional Briefing Hosted by ARL and Re:Create — Association of Research Libraries
Join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Re:Create Coalition for a congressional staff briefing in Washington, DC, during Fair Use Week. The briefing will highlight perspectives on AI and....
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February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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A #HarvardUniversity blog details efforts to call greater awareness for #FairUseWeek.

Today, #DaveHansen was invited to make the case that #FairUse is not simply a right, but a crucial safeguard against #copyright being weaponized for censorship.

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Fair Use Week 2025: Day Four With Guest Expert Dave Hansen
I am delighted to host Day Four of the 12th Anniversary of Fair Use Week with a write up from Dave Hansen, copyright expert and Executive Director Authors Alliance. Dave makes the case that fair use n...
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February 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Today, @arlnews.bsky.social and others head to #CapitolHill to host a congressional briefing on #FairUse and research innovation.

Join us at noon ET.

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February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Next week is #FairUseWeek! Join @arlnews.bsky.social and other experts on February 25, to discuss how fair use enables research in many disciplines, from AI to digital humanities.

For more information and to RSVP, visit www.arl.org/event/lunch-...
Lunch Briefing: Fair Use & Research Innovation — Association of Research Libraries
Join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) for a congressional staff briefing during Fair Use Week. The briefing will highlight how fair use fosters innovation and supports transdisciplinary res...
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February 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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From students accessing learning tools to small businesses using cloud services, fair use supports real benefits for millions of Americans. The industries behind those tools added $3.2 trillion in revenue growth since 2017. See the full analysis: ccianet.org/research/cas... #FairUseWeek
The Economic Importance of Fair Use for the Development of Generative Artificial Intelligence - CCIA Research Center
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February 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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As AI development relies on fair use, this engine of growth is only set to accelerate. Read more: ccianet.org/research/rep... #FairUseWeek 3/3
February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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This week is #FairUseWeek, a reminder that fair use is a cornerstone of U.S. #copyright law. This doctrine lets the law adapt to new technologies, like #AI, enabling uses like mass digitization for non-consumptive purposes while safeguarding #FreeExpression and #Innovation. 1/3
February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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More on Fair Use here: https://buff.ly/3CXEE2V #FairUseWeek 2/2
Fair Use Week: the AI in fAIr use - Disruptive Competition Project
The Disruptive Competition Project is taking part in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use and fair dealing.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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At a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, CCIA’s @alisternburg noted, “CCIA has been working on a research study series on fair use and the economy. Our most recent study found that there was $5.6 trillion in revenue from fair-use industries... 1/3
February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#FairUseWeek is an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use and fair dealing. It is designed to highlight and promote the opportunities presented by fair use and fair dealing, celebrate successful stories, and explain these doctrines. https://buff.ly/3c4Ndqe
February 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Today at 12:00 pm ET, CCIA’s Ali Sternburg will be a panelist at a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek discussing the legal and policy landscape of fair use, emphasizing its importance in maintaining the United States’ leadership in research and innovation. 1/2
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February 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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At a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, experts from ARL, CCIA, the Re:Create Coalition, and RIT will discuss the critical role of fair use in enabling groundbreaking research across disciplines, from artificial intelligence to digital humanities. More info here:
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February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Today starts #FairUseWeek, a week dedicated to highlighting the power of #FairUse. Unlike narrow exemptions that risk becoming outdated, fair use supports progress across industries. U.S. leadership in cutting-edge fields like #AI is a testament to the strength of policies like fair use.
February 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🎉 Wrapping up the 12th Anniversary of #FairUseWeek @fairuseweek.bsky.social w/ a must-read post from Katherine Klosek & Samantha Teremi! They explore AI contract restrictions, library concerns, & break down the differences between copyright & contracts. Read more: sites.harvard.edu/fair-use-wee...
Fair Use Week 2025: Day Five With Guest Experts Katherine Klosek and Samantha Teremi
I am delighted to close out the 12th Anniversary of Fair Use Week with a post from Katherine Klosek and Samantha Teremi. In this post the authors explore how today’s contractual restrictions on AI mir...
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February 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Day Three of #FairUseWeek has a new fantastic post by Sandra Aya Enimil of Yale Libraires! Read and explore how #libraries can protect #fairuse in e-resource licenses. And learn how a fair use savings clause can help! sites.harvard.edu/fair-use-wee...
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM