Library Futures

Information Literacy in the Age of GenAI, Thursday, December 11, 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo

We will NOT be recording Information Literacy in the Age of GenAI, the last session of our 2025 AI series. Be there on 12/11--or atl least register so you can get a writeup and all the links from the chat!

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Libraries are a locus for civic change Jennie Rose Halperin on the need to invest in underexplored partnerships between civic media makers and libraries as a clear place of change.

"As we grapple with the change afoot, creative partnerships between local newsmakers and civic institutions have the opportunity to be truly transformative, but only if we build together."

LF ED @littlewow.online in The Objective

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What if humans still picked music? What if algorithms weren't inevitable? What if libraries could help?

Check TRACK 10: a librarian's journey beyond the algorithm, out now from Library Futures intern Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen!

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We were so glad to have you! (And if you missed it, stay tuned for a recording up next week!)

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Made in the Library: Creativity, Copyright, and Community. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. As makerspaces become hubs of creativity and innovation in libraries, they also introduce complex questions about ownership, copyright, and liability. 
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We're also psyched to welcome @kslater.bsky.social as part of today's Made in the Library: Creativity, Copyright, and Community webinar!

Can't come? Register and we'll send you the recording and all the links!

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Congratulations to @kslater.bsky.social on winning the 2025 Annual Library Juice Paper Contest! And pssst... read on down thread... 👇

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Platform Power and Libraries / Join us for a book talk with editor Christine F. Smith and contributors Elena Rowan and lisa Hooper, Tuesday, December 16 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo

And finally let's talk platforms, libraries, who has the power--and how to get it back on December 16! /end

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Information Literacy in the Age of GenAI, Thursday, December 11, 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo

What happens when generative AI meets info lit? Find out 12/11! /3

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Made in the Library: Creativity, Copyright, and Community, Wednesday, December 3, 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo

How can library makerspaces encourage experimentation while minimizing legal risk? Learn more December 3! /2

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Events The Engelberg Center hosts a wide range of events, from multi-day public symposia to small, invitation-only workshops.

You want webinars? We got webinars this December! Find them all here or read on for details! /1

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talking about public library makerspaces (supporting the work of artists, doing our best to keep materials free for all, & building relationships with community members through programming that is responsive to their needs) for Library Futures next week!

Neo-Censorship in U.S. Libraries Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.

Read the report:

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The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending November 21, 2025 Among the week's headlines: a long-awaited legal victory for the freedom to read in Missouri; Alabama bans books with trans themes from Public library youth sections; a new report in Georgia explores ...

Thanks to @wordsandmoney.bsky.social for their shoutout to our Neo-Censorship report--and for their excellent coverage of all things library!

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Made in the Library: Creativity, Copyright, and Community, Wednesday, December 3 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo / people engaged in library making surrounded by tree branches

Learn how to keep your library makerspace legally sound and open to all! @schutton.bsky.social, @kslater.bsky.social, and Tomas A. Lipinski will offer insights and answer questions on all things maker. Read more and register -->

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Resisting the Vendor Machine: Contracts, Corporations, and Libraries, Thursday, November 20, 1 pm ET/10 am PT / Library Futures logo

There's still time to sign up to resist the vendor machine! Join Library Futures, Stephanie "Cole" Adams, Samantha Teremi, Layla Maurer, and Hayley Park to talk AI and library contracts. That's this Thursday 11/20!

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Seeing with Words: An Intern’s Introduction to Accessible Infographics Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.

"A crucial part of advocacy is making and learning from mistakes." Library Futures intern Callie Martindale set out to make an accessible infographic and learned a lot along the way!

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We're proud to be a part of the @recreatecoalition.bsky.social--and look at their lovely new website!

Four Questions with Layla Maurer Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.

From Wizards of the Coast to Library Futures, we welcome our new staff attorney Layla Maurer!

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Legal and Ethical Issues in AI Thursday, October 30 | I pm ET/10 PT / Library Futures logo

We will NOT be recording today's webinar, so be there if you want to full experience! You can still register to attend or get the recap and links!

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Summarizing Sony Supporters Amici Briefs in Cox v. Sony  - Re:Create This week marks the latest development in the Cox Communications, Inc., et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment case, with amicus briefs filed by eleven Sony supporters. These briefs argue generally that C...

"[H]olding ISPs liable [for user activity] could lead to innocent people losing internet access based on unfounded allegations, which would unfairly harm families, schools, and communities."

Catch up on Cox v. Sony with @recreatecoalition.bsky.social.

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The Future is Digital, Local, and Read All Over: Visions for Library-Newsroom Collaboration Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.

YOu can also read a little more about it in this @libraryfutures.bsky.social report: www.libraryfutures.net/post/visions...

So honored to be part of this conversation.

And we’re honored to have you!

Legal and Ethical Issues in AI / Thursday, October 30 1 pm ET/10 am PT Library Futures logo

One day only THIS THURSDAY 10/30! @nickgarcia.bsky.social, @merbroussard.bsky.social, and @bb.usefairuse.com will be talking legal and ethical issues in AI for libraries and librarians! Register to attend (or get the recording and all the links)!

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Know Your Copyrights — Association of Research Libraries Since the inception of copyright law in the US, libraries have enjoyed special rights to promote the progress of science and the useful arts. This page is meant to support...

#FairUseFriday 🤓 Fair use plays a critical role in advancing research and scholarship! Fair use has been key in building online databases, previewing research materials before purchasing, and gaining access to archival content. Re:Create member @arl.org has more: www.arl.org/know-your-co...

Letter: Why EPL withdrew from the state's digital library - Evanston RoundTable I serve as a trustee for the Evanston Public Library, but I’m sharing my thoughts today as a library professional, a resident of Evanston, and someone who

"[L]ibraries pay much more for books and digital materials than regular buyers do, and right now, there’s no way around this."

You know this. We know this. But we're working to change it. You're with us, right?

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"Libraries’ mission is rooted in the non-commercial provision of access to knowledge, and central to this mission is lending books to readers."

Strong report from the EU on just how that creates problems when you have to deal with "behemoths" in the commercial market.

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Woman at conference poster session with Library Futures swag

Missed our beautiful library posters at #ILAAC25 earlier today? No worries! We’ll be at The Librarians Documentary screening this evening. Come get some swag!

Have you supported a library accused of violating copyright? We’re seeking storytellers to share their experience supporting a library navigating copyright conflict.

Fill out our recruitment form to get connected.

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