February 2026 — Association of Research Libraries ARL Public Policy Briefing (February 2026) Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week Edition! For Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, ARL teamed up with the Re:Create Coalition to host a congressional briefing on fair use.....

Our latest #PublicPolicyBriefing includes:

📮 CARL Welcomes Amendment to #BillC15

©️ ARL @recreatecoalition.bsky.social Host #FairUseWeek Congressional Briefing

✨ CARL Hosts Discussion of User Rights in Age of Gen #AI

⚖️ What #CLEARAct Gets Wrong

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Celebrating 50+ Years of Fair Use: ARL and Re:Create Host Congressional Briefing on AI and Fair Use — Association of Research Libraries On the occasion of the 13th annual Fair Use Week, ARL and Re:Create teamed up to host a panel of legal and policy experts from libraries and civil society—moderated by...

During #FairUseWeek ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social teamed up to host a panel of legal & policy experts from libraries & civil society. Read our blog post by @katherinejk.bsky.social: www.arl.org/blog/celebra...

Panelists shown, L to R: David Hansen, @bb.usefairuse.com, Betsy Rosenblatt

ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, February 27, 2026) How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we...

The Weekly News Roundup includes updates from ARL, as well as top news from our members and the broader research community:

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#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek #ResearchLibraries #Copyright #Accessibility #AI #ScholarlyCommunication #Librarianship #Advocacy #ADA #CLEARAct

The Economic Importance of Fair Use for the Development of Generative Artificial Intelligence - CCIA Research Center Computer & Communication Industry Association

From students accessing learning tools to small businesses using cloud services, fair use supports real benefits for millions of Americans. The industries behind those tools added $3.2 trillion in revenue growth since 2017. See the full analysis: ccianet.org/research/cas... #FairUseWeek

How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries The 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we thought we’d end the week with some highlights! ARL partnered...

The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use! We’re ending the week with highlights!

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Happy Fair Use Friday during #fairuseweek! We’ve celebrated how fair use is essential to innovation & creativity, giving America a competitive edge. Check out our new one-pager explaining what fair use is, how we use it daily, and its impact on U.S. innovation! recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

As AI development relies on fair use, this engine of growth is only set to accelerate. Read more: ccianet.org/research/rep... #FairUseWeek 3/3

This week is #FairUseWeek, a reminder that fair use is a cornerstone of U.S. #copyright law. This doctrine lets the law adapt to new technologies, like #AI, enabling uses like mass digitization for non-consumptive purposes while safeguarding #FreeExpression and #Innovation. 1/3

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New #FairUseWeek blog post on 3 ways #copyright law facilitates #accessibility, by @katherinejk.bsky.social!

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ARL Daily Intelligence (February 23–26) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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#Research #Libraries #HigherEd #OA #AI #Librarianship #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #Copyright #FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek

#FairDealingWeek (Feb 23–27) highlights the vital role of fair dealing in learning, research & creativity. 📖✨

Join CARL’s webinar on user rights & generative AI on Feb 25 with Prof. Peter K. Yu.

🔗Details and Registration: www.carl-abrc.ca/event/user-r...

#FairUseWeek #FDWorks @arl.org

Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and accommodating freedom of speech and expression....

Happy Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! Highlights this week include a webinar hosted by @carl-abrc.bsky.social and a congressional briefing in DC hosted by ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social

Learn more: bit.ly/FUW26

What is your library planning for the week?

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ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, February 13, 2026) Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23-27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and acco...

This week’s ARL News Roundup includes these updates, as well as top news from our members and the broader research community:

©️ #FairUseWeek / #FairDealingWeek
🍿 #ARLIES Film Festival
📊 #LoveDataWeek

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User rights are at a turning point in the age of generative AI.

As part of #FairDealingWeek, CARL is hosting a webinar on copyright, fair dealing & GenAI with Prof. Peter K. Yu.

📅 Feb 25 | 1–2pm ET
🔗 Details and Registration: www.carl-abrc.ca/event/user-r...

#FairUseWeek #FDWorks @arl.org

ARL Daily Intelligence (February 9–12) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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#Research #Libraries #HigherEd #OA #AI #Librarianship #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #Copyright #FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek

Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! — Association of Research Libraries Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026! This is the 13th annual celebration of the balance in copyright law, promoting further progress, and accommodating freedom of speech and expression....

Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is February 23–27, 2026, the 13th annual celebration of balance in copyright law!

Learn how to participate: www.arl.org/blog/partici...

#FairUseWeek #FairDealingWeek #Copyright #FreeSpeech #FreeExpression #Libraries @carl-abrc.bsky.social

Fair Use Week Congressional Briefing Hosted by ARL and Re:Create — Association of Research Libraries Join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Re:Create Coalition for a congressional staff briefing in Washington, DC, during Fair Use Week. The briefing will highlight perspectives on AI and....

Join ARL & @recreatecoalition.bsky.social for a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, Wed Feb 25 in DC, on #AI & #FairUse!

RSVP: bit.ly/FUW26briefing

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I celebrated #FairUseWeek by discussing how Fair Use enables innovative research. Thanks to Katherine Klosek and @arlnews.bsky.social for hosting the panel and to @alisternburg.bsky.social, @bbutler.bsky.social, and Katherine for the excellent conversation! Recap:
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Scholars Agree Opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Should Be Disregarded - Disruptive Competition Project A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on copyright and fair use that c...

I'm so sad that #fairuseweek is ending, but thrilled to see it go out with a bang thanks to this excellent, must-read blog post by @alisternburg.bsky.social of @ccianet.bsky.social rounding up the negative scholarly consensus on the Thomson v. Ross opinion: project-disco.org/intellectual...

Scholars Agree Opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Should Be Disregarded - Disruptive Competition Project A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on copyright and fair use that c...

A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on #Copyright and #FairUse that conflict with established precedent. buff.ly/4h4fIF1 #FairUseWeek

🎉 Wrapping up the 12th Anniversary of #FairUseWeek @fairuseweek.bsky.social w/ a must-read post from Katherine Klosek & Samantha Teremi! They explore AI contract restrictions, library concerns, & break down the differences between copyright & contracts. Read more: sites.harvard.edu/fair-use-wee...

A #HarvardUniversity blog details efforts to call greater awareness for #FairUseWeek.

Today, #DaveHansen was invited to make the case that #FairUse is not simply a right, but a crucial safeguard against #copyright being weaponized for censorship.

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Fair Use Week: the AI in fAIr use - Disruptive Competition Project The Disruptive Competition Project is taking part in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use and fair dealing.

More on Fair Use here: https://buff.ly/3CXEE2V #FairUseWeek 2/2

Music Copyright Cases Musicians Should Know Music has changed over the years. From the earliest Gregorian Chant to classical works by Beethoven and Mozart, and from the early days of rock and roll to current hip hop and pop music, music

Did you know that the Campbell v. Acuff-Rose case "was the first to articulate the 'transformative use' test that has come to dominate #fairuse decisions today"? Learn about this #music copyright case and others in Andrea Pelloquin's blog post. #FairUseWeek copyrightalliance.org/music-copyri...

At a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, CCIA’s @alisternburg noted, “CCIA has been working on a research study series on fair use and the economy. Our most recent study found that there was $5.6 trillion in revenue from fair-use industries... 1/3

Day Three of #FairUseWeek has a new fantastic post by Sandra Aya Enimil of Yale Libraires! Read and explore how #libraries can protect #fairuse in e-resource licenses. And learn how a fair use savings clause can help! sites.harvard.edu/fair-use-wee...

#FairUseWeek is an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use and fair dealing. It is designed to highlight and promote the opportunities presented by fair use and fair dealing, celebrate successful stories, and explain these doctrines. https://buff.ly/3c4Ndqe

Fair Use As A Content Creator Infographic - Re:Create Whether you call yourself an influencer, content creator, blogger, or YouTuber, all “creators” rely on fair use to make and share their content. Whether it’s using trending audio for a video, a health...

Without fair use, many daily activities wouldn’t be possible!

Content creators rely on it to produce day in the life videos, share a TikTok, and even make a new recipe. Read more about how fair use is critical to the creator economy: www.recreatecoalition.org/infographic/... #fairuseweek

Today at 12:00 pm ET, CCIA’s Ali Sternburg will be a panelist at a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek discussing the legal and policy landscape of fair use, emphasizing its importance in maintaining the United States’ leadership in research and innovation. 1/2

At a congressional staff briefing during #FairUseWeek, experts from ARL, CCIA, the Re:Create Coalition, and RIT will discuss the critical role of fair use in enabling groundbreaking research across disciplines, from artificial intelligence to digital humanities. More info here: