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ARL White Paper on Wikidata Highlights Use of Open Knowledge in Scholarly Communication, Special Collections
In a new Association of Research Libraries (ARL) white paper, a task force of expert Wikidata users recommend a variety of ways for librarians to use the open knowledge base in...
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Kaleidoscope Program Call for Applications—Deadline May 15
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2019–2021 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program. Formerly known as the Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW), the Kaleidoscope...
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ARL Fellowship for Digital and Inclusive Excellence 2019–2020 Call for Applications—Deadline April 26, 2019
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2019–2020 Fellowship for Digital and Inclusive Excellence, a program that introduces undergraduates from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial groups...
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Kiyomi Deards Named ARL Visiting Program Officer for Diversity and Leadership
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has appointed Kiyomi Deards of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a visiting program officer for diversity and leadership, effective February 1, 2019. Deards will...
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Library Assessment Conference Travel Awardees Share Their Perspectives on Conference
The 11 outstanding individuals awarded travel grants to attend the 2018 Library Assessment Conference in Houston, Texas, December 4–6, have shared brief reflections of their experiences at the conference: The...
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Statement: ARL Affirms Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) asserts its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of the Association. This commitment is deeply embedded in the mission of libraries...
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IDEAL ’19: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives—Early-Bird Registration Open through April 30
Do you believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to personal and organizational excellence in the library and archives professions? Register now to attend IDEAL ’19 on Tuesday–Wednesday, August 6–7, 2019, on...
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ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce Renamed Kaleidoscope Program
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce is now the Kaleidoscope Program. The name Kaleidoscope signifies responsiveness to fluid landscapes, needs, and cultures, which is...
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ARL/SAA Mosaic II Call for Fellowship Applications—Deadline February 28
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL)/Society of American Archivists (SAA) Mosaic Program II is now accepting applications for the 2019–2021 cohort. The program promotes diversification of the archives and special...
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ARL Condemns Anti-Semitic Attacks
In response to recent acts of violence against Jewish people on college campuses and in other gathering places, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) reaffirms its commitment to fostering diverse,...