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Library Futures is a leading organization at the intersection of technology, policy, and public access to information.

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Building the Field

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Supporting independent scholars working at the frontier of libraries, computing, and access.

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Training the next generation of library policy advocates through hands-on work and community.

Professional Education

Resources and programming for librarians navigating digital access.

Changing Policy

Advocacy

Legislation, coalition work, and policy shaping to build power and change the paradigm for libraries.

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Legal support and representation, amicus briefs, analysis, and advice for libraries, independent publishers, and institutions.

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Our widely acclaimed in-person events and issues summits.

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Meet the 2026 Interns!

Jul 08, 2026

Library Futures welcomes seven new interns to the 2026 cohort! Read all about them.

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How to Publish Your Academic Paper without Publishers, Bosses, Gods, or Masters: A Guidebook by Jessica Farrell / woman on the summit of a mountain / Library Futures
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Introducing How to Publish Your Academic Paper without Publishers, Bosses, Gods, or Masters

Jun 04, 2026

Research Network member Jessica Farrell guides you through publishing outside the academy through building your own community.

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Library Futures Presents… Imagine IF

Feb 23, 2026

Play our game-based introduction to intellectual freedom!

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Library Futures Announces 2026 Research Network Grants

Feb 13, 2026

Meet our 2026 Research Network members and learn more about their projects!

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Equitable Access is the Future for All of Us

Mar 17, 2021

Discussion of how e-book selling embargoes impact libraries and the importance of equitable access to books.

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Necromancers of the Public Domain: An Hour with the Movies and the Talkies

Feb 12, 2025

The annual Public Domain Day celebration with work raised from the dead and presented for your delectation.

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