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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Extend Census Deadline
On September 15, 2020, COSSA endorsed a bipartisan bill to extend the US Census deadline. Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Extend Census Deadline
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Letter to US House Leadership on Fall COVID-19 Emergency Relief Bill
On September 25, 2020, ARL signed on to an ACE letter to House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA) on a Fall COVID-19 Emergency Relief Bill, requesting...
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Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Opposing Online Content Policy Modernization Act
On September 30, 2020, ARL joined the Re:Create coalition in sending a letter to Senator Graham, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Senator Feinstein, ranking member of the Judiciary Committee...
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Letter Opposing Race and Sex Stereotyping in “Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping”
On October 8, 2020, ARL signed on to a letter to President Trump opposing Executive Order 13950 on “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” American Council on Education letter requesting withdrawal...
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Letter Requesting Withdrawal of Executive Order on “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping”
On December 1, 2020, ARL signed on to a letter to the US Department of Labor requesting the withdrawal of the Executive Order on "Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping." Letter...
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Letter to US House and Senate Leadership Supporting COVID-19 Relief for Higher Education
On December 2, 2020, ARL signed on to a letter in support of COVID-19 relief for higher education. ACE letter in support of COVID-19 relief for higher education
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Digital Democracy Project Letter to President Biden on Good Government
On February 9, 2021, ARL signed on to a letter to President Biden restoring transparency and accountability in the United States government and reclaiming global leadership on democracy and human...
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American Council on Education (ACE) Letter to US House Leadership Supporting a Budget Reconciliation Package
On February 25, 2021, ARL signed on to a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in support of a budget reconciliation package. ACE Letter to Speaker...
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Access to Knowledge Coalition Letter to US Trade Representative on Protecting Fair Use in International Copyright Policy
On March 17, 2021, ARL signed on to a letter to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on protecting and promoting fair use rights in international copyright policy. Access to Knowledge...
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American Council on Education (ACE) Letter to US State Department and US Department of Homeland Security on International Students
On March 18, 2021, ARL signed on to a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on taking steps to allow international students...