Association Of Research Libraries

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a nonprofit organization of 125 research libraries at comprehensive, research institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements. The Association's importance and distinction is born from its membership and the nature of the institutions represented. Its mission and guiding principles shape these basic values that are essential elements of the Association’s success: Open and equitable access to information is a fundamental tenet to society. Research libraries are active agents central to the process of the transmission and creation of knowledge. Research libraries have a responsibility to anticipate and prepare for the information needs of present and future users. Collaboration among libraries improves prospects for individual library success in fulfilling local needs. ARL member libraries make up a large portion of the academic and research library marketplace, spending more than $1.4 billion every year on library materials.

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