Summary

IARLA (the International Alliance of Research Library Associations) has been actively involved in several key initiatives since 2021. These include:

* Developing International Principles for Research Libraries on a Safe and Open Internet (2023).
* Hosting a symposium on Creating a toolkit for VRR services (2022).
* Addressing the Great Resignation era and strategies for attracting and retaining library talent (2022).
* Exploring the collaborative potential of Virtual Reading Rooms (VRRs) and Virtual Teaching Spaces (VTSs) through a working group (2021).
* Initiating a conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within IARLA member associations (2021).

IARLA's overall mission is to advance and promote a shared understanding of challenges and opportunities for modern research libraries, particularly in the context of a global knowledge commons.

Title

IARLA – International Alliance of Research Library Associations

Description

IARLA – International Alliance of Research Library Associations

Keywords

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NS Lookup

A 35.214.5.221

Dates

Created 2026-03-07

Updated 2026-03-09

Summarized 2026-03-09