Association of Research Libraries

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a professional organization in the United States and Canada that focuses on improving and promoting research libraries. It comprises influential academic libraries that collaborate to enhance library services, share knowledge, and advocate for the importance of research and education. ARL aims to advance scholarship and learning by addressing challenges facing libraries, such as digital initiatives, diversity, and access to information. Through shared resources and collective action, ARL helps ensure that research libraries can effectively support the needs of researchers, students, and the wider community.