ARL is the collective voice for research libraries and archives on public policy in the US and internationally. We lead on policy and legal issues that advance sustainable, equitable, and barrier-free access to information and culture while protecting core values of privacy and freedom of expression.
ARL partners with the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) on Canadian public policy issues, and works in coalition with the International Alliance of Research Library Associations (IARLA) on global policy development.
Contact Katherine Klosek (kklosek@arl.org) to find out how you can get involved.
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ACE Letter to FCC on Net Neutrality
On December 14, 2023, ARL joined an American Council on Education (ACE) letter regarding the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet"...
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EDUCAUSE and ARL Letter to FCC on Net Neutrality
On December 14, ARL and EDUCAUSE responded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on net neutrality. Our letter described how strong net neutrality rules will allow libraries...
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Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) Letter on Supplemental Funding for Major Science Agencies
On December 14, 2023, ARL joined a letter by the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) call on Congressional appropriators to include $13 billion in a supplemental spending package. Read...
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November–December 2023
ARL Public Policy Briefing (November–December 2023) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL, Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Host Discussion of Marrakesh Treaty at World Intellectual Property...
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Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) Letter on Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
ARL joined a letter by CNSF thanking appropriators for protecting NSF in a difficult funding climate, calling for the highest possible amount for NSF in final appropriations, noting the importance of...
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January 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (January 2024) This issue includes: Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2024 Is February 26–March 1 LCA Joins Petitions to US Copyright Office...
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ARL Letter Opposing Pro Codes Act
On February 7, 2024, ARL sent a letter to Congress explaining why we oppose the Pro Codes Act. Extending copyright to codes and standards that are incorporated by reference into...
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February 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (February 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility ARL/CARL Task Force Releases Final Report on Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Appropriations CARL Recommends Funding for Library Priorities to Federal Government...
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March 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (March 2024) This issue includes: Access to Government Information ARL Endorses Bill to Reform Preservation of Federal Records Copyright and Fair Use/Fair Dealing ARL Pushes Back...
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April 2024
ARL Public Policy Briefing (April 2024) This issue includes: Accessibility ARL Influences US Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Regulations Canadian Federal Budget Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget Reflects CARL’s Priorities for...
