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Association of Research Libraries Joins Library Groups in Support of Lending Rights
Today the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) joined the American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), who all work collectively as the Library Copyright...
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Research Library Issues, no. 279 (June 2012)
RLI issue 279 includes: Digitization of Special Collections and Archives: Legal and Contractual Issues Model Deed of Gift Model Deed of Gift, including Mixed IP Rights Model Digitization Agreement Copyright Risk...
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SPEC Kit 317: Special Collections Engagement (August 2010)
SPEC Kit 317 examines exhibits, events, instruction, and other activities that are targeted to engage students, faculty, and other scholars/researchers with special collections for research and education. It investigates who...
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Transforming Special Collections in the Digital Age Working Group
Charge developed in collaboration with the Chairs of TRL Steering Committee and of the Working Group, and with input from the Executive Committee. Endorsed by Executive Committee Feb 11, 2010...
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Principles to Guide Vendor/Publisher Relations in Large-Scale Digitization Projects of Special Collections Materials
Principles endorsed by the Association of Research Libraries Board of Directors on July 26, 2010. principles_large_scale_digitization.pdf
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Research Library Issues, no. 267 (Dec. 2009): Special Issue on Distinctive Collections
RLI issue 267 includes: Introduction: A Special Issue on Distinctive Collections Special Collections at the Cusp of the Digital Age: A Credo Moving Special Collections Forward in an Age of Discovery:...
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SPEC Kit 314: Processing Decisions for Manuscripts & Archives (November 2009)
SPEC Kit 314 examines the current policies and practices for processing manuscript and archival collections in Special Collections. It is organized around four general areas: personnel, job responsibilities and training;...
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Special Collections in ARL Libraries: A Discussion Report from the ARL Working Group on Special Collections
In this report the Working Group identifies key issues in the management and exposure of special collections material in the 21st century. scwg-report-mar09.pdf
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Research Library Virtual Resources & Instructional Initiatives: Subtopic: Special Collections
The Virtual Resources and Instructional Initiatives survey produced 230 instances of special or noteworthy projects being supported in ARL libraries. In order to assist readers with focused interests, 18 subtopics...
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SPEC Kit 305: Records Management (August 2008)
SPEC Kit 305 explores the state of records management in ARL member institutions. The survey results also show which staff manage records and how much time they spend on this...