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Sunsetting Section 230 Will Limit Free Expression
This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing on a legislative proposal to “sunset” Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act by...
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ARL Libraries Celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During the month of May, join ARL in celebrating the contributions of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by rounding up the blogs, events, and resources at our member libraries. Please...
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ARL Libraries Can Improve Accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 16 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an opportunity for libraries and others to take action to improve digital access and inclusion. This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn more...
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Arab American Heritage Month in ARL Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and ARL member libraries celebrate Arab American Heritage Month during April. Below is a roundup of the events, exhibits, and other resources in our...
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No One Can Own the Law—So Why Is Congress Advancing a Bill to Extend Copyright to It?
This week, the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act, or the Pro Codes Act (H.R. 1631), to the...
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Protecting AI Usage and Training Rights: Three Ideas for Congress
This week I had the opportunity to participate as a panelist in the Public Knowledge (PK) briefing for congressional staffers, called “The Big Picture on AI & IP: Research, Openness,...
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Stewarding Collections in Times of Changing Perspectives: How Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions Can Facilitate Preservation and Access (Invitation Only)
On Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. eastern daylight time, please join ARL’s Advocacy and Public Policy Committee (APPC) for a member session on traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural...
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Information Session: Understanding Institutional Expenses for Public Access to Research Data—A Call for Research Partners
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Data Curation Network (DCN) are seeking five US-based academic libraries to join a research project focused on understanding the costs of public...
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Member Session: ARL on the Hill—Legislative and Policy Updates (Invitation Only)
Please join ARL’s scholarship and policy team for a policy update and discussion. Katherine Klosek, director of information policy and federal relations, will brief the membership on legislative activity in...
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Women’s History Month 2024 in ARL Libraries
During the month of March, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) joins others in celebrating the global contributions that women make. Below is a roundup of the events, exhibits, and...