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Association of Research #Libraries (ARL) Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Federal Grantmaking
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ARL Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Federal Grantmaking — Association of Research Libraries
ARL has joined more than 100 organizations across all sectors in a letter led by the Association of American Universities (AAU) asking the US Congress to protect its constitutional authority...
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November 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Are you a librarian interested in gaining experience of making management decisions? If so, there is a vacancy on the ARLG National Committee to be a Co-Treasurer (so you won't be alone!). Details via Cilip: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/co-trea...
#academiclibraries #researchlibraries
Co-Treasurer - ARLG National Committee, UK Wide
Are you interested in developing your financial skills and supporting the library, information, and knowledge profession? CILIP Special Interest Group ARLG (Academic and Research Libraries Group) is s...
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October 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Tufts University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Arkansas to Join Association of Research #Libraries (via @arl.org)

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#libraries #researchlibraries
October 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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You are invited: 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗟 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
“𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀”

🗓️ 𝟮𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 

📍 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲
📩 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿,write to 𝘀̲𝗲̲𝗰̲𝗿̲𝗲̲𝘁̲𝗮̲𝗿̲𝗶̲𝗮̲𝘁̲@̲𝗰̲𝗲̲𝗿̲𝗹̲.̲𝗼̲𝗿̲𝗴̲
Programme: www.cerl.org/services/sem...

#CERLSeminar #ResearchLibraries #MaterialCulture #CambridgeUL
This is the poster for the CERL 2026 Seminar 'Exploring the materiality of historic library collections' which will take place at Pembroke College, Cambridge, on 28 October 2026
September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The ARLG National Committee is looking for a Co-secretary. A wonderful chance to develop your communication skills with a chance to inform what the ARLG does. Closing Date: 26th January 2026. #academiclibraries #librarynetworks #researchlibraries
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Co-secretary – CILIP ARLG Committee, UK Wide
Co-secretary – CILIP ARLG Committee Would you like to develop your skills and sector knowledge by serving as CILIP ARLG’s next co-secretary? CILIP Special Interest Group ARLG (Academic and Research Li...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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The ARLG National Committee is looking for a new Co-treasurer. A great way of building your financial awareness skills. Closing Date 26th January 2026. #academiclibraries #librarynetworks #researchlibraries
Co-treasurer – CILIP ARLG Committee, UK Wide
Co-treasurer – CILIP ARLG Committee Would you like to develop your financial skills and sector knowledge by serving as CILIP ARLG’s next co-treasurer? CILIP Special Interest Group ARLG (Academic and R...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Job Alert

Head of the Scientific Library Lib4RI (m/f/d) 80 – 100%  

Deadline: 2026-03-31 
Location: Switzerland - Dübendorf 

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#hiring #LibraryLeadership #AcademicLibrary #leadershipskills #ResearchLibraries #informationscience #InnovationInLibraries
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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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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Thrilled to announce the hosts for our Intensive Learning Program and Leadership & Career Development Program site visits for 2027: @yorkuniversity.bsky.social & @rutgersu.bsky.social! www.arl.org/news/rutgers...

#LibraryLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ResearchLibraries
Rutgers and York to Host ARL Leadership and Transformation Cohorts in 2027 — Association of Research Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is pleased to announce the hosts for the Intensive Learning Program (ILP) and Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP) site visits for 2027. York...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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New from @mcgill.ca Libraries: McGill’s “In Flanders Fields” manuscripts honored by the Canadian Commission for @unesco.org

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#SpecialCollections #Archives #ResearchLibraries
McGill’s In Flanders Fields manuscripts honoured by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO - McGill Reporter
One of Osler Library’s four copies is in author John McCrae’s own hand and includes a textual variant; two others predate the poem’s publication
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November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Our friends at the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) are accepting applications for a part-time visiting program officer position focused on #AI and its implications for #ResearchLibraries. Apply by November 28.

www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...

#Opportunities
Call for Expressions of Interest – CARL Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Strategies - Canadian Association of Research Libraries
November 4, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is the national voice of Canada’s twenty-nine largest university libraries and three federal institutions. A bilingual not-for-...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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ARL Executive Director Andrew K. Pace will be discussing science diplomacy and the renewal of #trust at the #STM Annual Conference next week, along with Mandy Hill, Peter Berkery, Melanie Dolechek (SSP), and Caroline Sutton.

#TrustInScience #PublicTrust #ResearchLibraries
October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We're thrilled to welcome Clemson University Libraries as the 126th member of ARL starting January 1! www.arl.org/news/clemson...

#ARLlibraries #ResearchLibraries
Clemson University to Become 126th Member of ARL — Association of Research Libraries
The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted today at its Fall 2025 Association Meeting to invite the Clemson University Libraries to join ARL as the Association’s 126th...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Celebrate Banned Books Week with us next week! See our roundup of ARL member libraries' blog posts, resource lists, and special events: www.arl.org/blog/arl-lib...

#BannedBooksWeek #ARLlibraries #ResearchLibraries #FreeSpeech
ARL Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week 2025 — Association of Research Libraries
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting current and historical attempts to remove or restrict books in libraries and schools....
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October 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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From @uofsclibraries.bsky.social: “There are treasures you are not going to find if you do your research online”: A conversation with Drew Gilpin Faust about the South Caroliniana Library

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#SpecialCollections #ResearchLibraries #PrimarySources
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October 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Just released today's Day in Review! Sign up to receive the top 20 news & other stories of interest to the research library community in the US and Canada in your inbox, Monday–Friday. t.e2ma.net/webview/tt0z...
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Day in Review (Tuesday, September 30, 2025)
Day in Review Tuesday, September 30 Top o' the Review AI Copyright 101 with OCEAN (Authors Alliance and OCEAN: Open Copyright Education Advisory Network) ARL, ACLS, 25 Other Organizations Sign Coaliti...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Our September Public Policy Briefing is hot off the press: bit.ly/PPBsep25

We cover news in ARL’s public policy priorities, issues relevant to #ResearchLibraries in the US & Canada, and advocacy conducted by ARL & @carl-abrc.bsky.social

#OpenScience #Copyright #InformationAccess #Accessibility
September 2025 — Association of Research Libraries
Subscribe to the Public Policy Briefing ARL Public Policy Briefing (September 2025) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL Joins EFF, ALA, Re:Create in US Supreme Court Amicus...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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📅 Save the Date: 2026 ARL President's Institute Feb 11-12

This signature leadership program will bring research library leaders together to share strategies, explore innovations, and discuss the future of academic libraries
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#ResearchLibraries #ARLPresInst26 #ARLMeeting
August 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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🌟 Introducing the 2025 ARL Leadership Fellows! These emerging leaders are driving innovation across research libraries and shaping the future of the profession.
🔗 Full list & details: www.arl.org/news/arl-lea...
#LibraryLeadership #ARLFellows #ResearchLibraries #AcademicLibraries #ARLLeadersProgram
ARL Leadership Fellows Selected for 2025 Cohort — Association of Research Libraries
The ARL Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) Task Force has chosen 25 fellows for the 2025 LFP cohort, based on recommendations from the LFP Selection Working Group. The LFP is a...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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📚 Public Policy Briefing – July 2025

Check out our July 2025 edition of the #ARLPPB! We address key legislative priorities that influence libraries, higher education, and the broader public policy landscape

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#PublicPolicy #LibraryAdvocacy #ResearchLibraries #ARLUpdates
July 2025 — Association of Research Libraries
Subscribe to the email version of the Public Policy Briefing. ARL Public Policy Briefing (July 2025) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Library Copyright Alliance Seeks Library a...
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July 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Share your library’s accessibility success stories with #GAAD! Let’s continue to push for equity in access!

More info: www.arl.org/news/canadia...

#DigitalInclusion #InclusiveLibraries #ResearchLibraries #SDGs #MarrakeshTreaty
Canadian and US Research Libraries Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day — Association of Research Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) are taking the opportunity of the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to encoura...
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May 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Meet Gintarė Tautkevičienė, Library Director at Kaunas University of Technology 🇱🇹

Discover her role in the OpenAIRE community and how KTU & OpenAIRE collaborate to advance #OpenScience.

Watch 👇
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#OpenAIRE #FAIRdata #EOSC #ResearchLibraries
Faces of OpenAIRE – Gintare Tautkevičienė (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
YouTube video by OpenAIRE_eu
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February 20, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Now Available: Slide and Poster Presentations From LIBER (Association of European Research #Libraries) 2026
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@libereurope.bsky.social #researchlibraries
July 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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LIBER (Association of European Research #Libraries) Publishes 2025-2026 Annual Report (via @libereurope.bsky.social)

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#researchlibraries #Europe
July 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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New Interview: Andrew Pace, ARL Executive Director, Talks With Claire Stewart, Dean of #Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)

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#OMB #funding #researchlibraries #librarians #scholcomm
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June 22, 2026 at 1:25 PM