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Library Futures Events

Library Futures holds regular webinars, community calls, and in-person social events. Please join us in-person or online!

Featured Event

October 30, 2025
Legal and Ethical Issues in AI

Join Meredith Broussard and Nick Garcia to learn about the legal and ethical implications of AI in libraries.

Event Details

Upcoming Events

February 22, 2021 The End of Ownership A special discussion of The End of Ownership for Fair Use Week 2021! Webinar
April 28, 2021
Why Trust A Corporation To Do A Library’s Job?open_in_new
A discussion between Joanne McNeil, author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User, and technologist/artist Darius Kazemi. Webinar
January 18, 2022
Library Privacy: Past, Present, Futureopen_in_new
What role do libraries play in supporting privacy for the public, and how should we build communities to fight against a surveillance society? Webinar
March 09, 2022
Promise of Access Book Talkopen_in_new
A discussion of how technological solutions can help public institutions but often at the cost of alienating the populations they serve. Webinar
August 17, 2022
Fandoms, Fan Fiction, and Fair Use: Transformative Use For Creators, Part 1open_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
September 01, 2022
The GLAM Fam! Transformative Use and Creativity in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museumsopen_in_new
GLAM institutions rely on transformative use to curate, preserve, and display creative works. What does the future hold for them? Webinar
September 08, 2022
Mitigating the Library Ebook Conundrumopen_in_new
How do we solve the problem that is library ebooks? Our speakers discuss state-level legislation that can help. Webinar
November 14, 2022
Library Futures Fellows Presentationsopen_in_new
Our inaugural fellows discuss their community and policy work! Webinar
November 17, 2022
Chokepoint Capitalism and Data Cartels w/Library Futuresopen_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
February 23, 2023
Copyright and Fair Use for Librariesopen_in_new
Why does copyright and fair use matter for libraries and librarians? A four part series with answers from lawyers and librarians. Webinar
March 28, 2023
What Is A Library Under the Law (and Why Does it Matter?)open_in_new
The “law of libraries” creates both opportunities and limitations related to the libraries’ core mission. Learn more from our panel of experts! Webinar
September 27, 2023
Unacceptable Loss: Video Game Preservation in Libraries and Archivesopen_in_new
Only 13 percent of classic video games published in the United States are currently in release. How and why should video game history be saved? Webinar
December 04, 2023
New Projects in CDLopen_in_new
An overview of what different organizations are doing with Controlled Digital Lending in 2023. Webinar
March 13, 2024
How to Read a Contractopen_in_new
Our most popular ever (and evergreen webinar) on reading contracts with a fine-toothed comb and getting the best deal for your library and patrons. Webinar
June 28, 2024
Campus Protests in the United States: A History open_in_new
A panel of historians and experts explore the often misrepresented history of student movements. Webinar
December 12, 2024
Meet Me at the Library Book Talk with News Futuresopen_in_new
How do we create spaces for people to come together? Our book talk examines how libraries can help. Webinar
January 29, 2025
Library Futures Feminist Cyberlaw Book Talkopen_in_new
How do gender, race, sexuality, disability, class, and the intersections of these identities affect cyberspace and the laws that govern it? Webinar
March 18, 2025 Test Event
April 24, 2025
Bridging the Gap Webinaropen_in_new
A webinar covering best practices for digital accessibility and what libraries should expect from vendors to ensure inclusive user experiences. Webinar
May 28, 2025
Governing Misinformation Book Talkopen_in_new
A book talk with the editors of Governing Misinformation about truth and trust in our everyday lives. Webinar
June 28, 2025 Coffee Talk at the Copyright Booth Hang out with us at the Copyright Booth at ALA on June 28 and 29! We'll have coffee! We'll talk! We'll have surprise special guests! Social Event
June 29, 2025 Mix 'n Mingle at ALA Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Social Event
June 29, 2025
Mix 'n Mingle at ALA: THE RETURNopen_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Social Event
June 29, 2025 Thinking Together: New Resources from a Community of Practice Our inaugural research network shows how “thinking together” is a critical component of building communities of practice. Conference
September 18, 2025 Imagine IF: A Game-Based Introduction to Intellectual Freedom Explore key issues and real-life intellectual freedom scenarios in this interactive game! Conference
September 20, 2025 Beyond the Book: Digital Censorship in U.S. Libraries Information and updates about digital content suppression--the often overlooked cousin of book bans and challenges. Conference
September 25, 2025 What We Talk About When We Talk About AI What is machine learning? How does it work? And what do large language models mean for libraries and the patrons we serve? Webinar
October 30, 2025
Legal and Ethical Issues in AI open_in_new
Join Meredith Broussard and Nick Garcia to learn about the legal and ethical implications of AI in libraries.

Past Events

October 30, 2025
Legal and Ethical Issues in AI open_in_new
Join Meredith Broussard and Nick Garcia to learn about the legal and ethical implications of AI in libraries.
September 25, 2025 What We Talk About When We Talk About AI What is machine learning? How does it work? And what do large language models mean for libraries and the patrons we serve? Webinar
September 20, 2025 Beyond the Book: Digital Censorship in U.S. Libraries Information and updates about digital content suppression--the often overlooked cousin of book bans and challenges. Conference
September 18, 2025 Imagine IF: A Game-Based Introduction to Intellectual Freedom Explore key issues and real-life intellectual freedom scenarios in this interactive game! Conference
June 29, 2025 Thinking Together: New Resources from a Community of Practice Our inaugural research network shows how “thinking together” is a critical component of building communities of practice. Conference
June 29, 2025
Mix 'n Mingle at ALA: THE RETURNopen_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Social Event
June 29, 2025 Mix 'n Mingle at ALA Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Social Event
June 28, 2025 Coffee Talk at the Copyright Booth Hang out with us at the Copyright Booth at ALA on June 28 and 29! We'll have coffee! We'll talk! We'll have surprise special guests! Social Event
May 28, 2025
Governing Misinformation Book Talkopen_in_new
A book talk with the editors of Governing Misinformation about truth and trust in our everyday lives. Webinar
April 24, 2025
Bridging the Gap Webinaropen_in_new
A webinar covering best practices for digital accessibility and what libraries should expect from vendors to ensure inclusive user experiences. Webinar
March 18, 2025 Test Event
January 29, 2025
Library Futures Feminist Cyberlaw Book Talkopen_in_new
How do gender, race, sexuality, disability, class, and the intersections of these identities affect cyberspace and the laws that govern it? Webinar
December 12, 2024
Meet Me at the Library Book Talk with News Futuresopen_in_new
How do we create spaces for people to come together? Our book talk examines how libraries can help. Webinar
June 28, 2024
Campus Protests in the United States: A History open_in_new
A panel of historians and experts explore the often misrepresented history of student movements. Webinar
March 13, 2024
How to Read a Contractopen_in_new
Our most popular ever (and evergreen webinar) on reading contracts with a fine-toothed comb and getting the best deal for your library and patrons. Webinar
December 04, 2023
New Projects in CDLopen_in_new
An overview of what different organizations are doing with Controlled Digital Lending in 2023. Webinar
September 27, 2023
Unacceptable Loss: Video Game Preservation in Libraries and Archivesopen_in_new
Only 13 percent of classic video games published in the United States are currently in release. How and why should video game history be saved? Webinar
March 28, 2023
What Is A Library Under the Law (and Why Does it Matter?)open_in_new
The “law of libraries” creates both opportunities and limitations related to the libraries’ core mission. Learn more from our panel of experts! Webinar
February 23, 2023
Copyright and Fair Use for Librariesopen_in_new
Why does copyright and fair use matter for libraries and librarians? A four part series with answers from lawyers and librarians. Webinar
November 17, 2022
Chokepoint Capitalism and Data Cartels w/Library Futuresopen_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
November 14, 2022
Library Futures Fellows Presentationsopen_in_new
Our inaugural fellows discuss their community and policy work! Webinar
September 08, 2022
Mitigating the Library Ebook Conundrumopen_in_new
How do we solve the problem that is library ebooks? Our speakers discuss state-level legislation that can help. Webinar
September 01, 2022
The GLAM Fam! Transformative Use and Creativity in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museumsopen_in_new
GLAM institutions rely on transformative use to curate, preserve, and display creative works. What does the future hold for them? Webinar
August 17, 2022
Fandoms, Fan Fiction, and Fair Use: Transformative Use For Creators, Part 1open_in_new
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
March 09, 2022
Promise of Access Book Talkopen_in_new
A discussion of how technological solutions can help public institutions but often at the cost of alienating the populations they serve. Webinar
January 18, 2022
Library Privacy: Past, Present, Futureopen_in_new
What role do libraries play in supporting privacy for the public, and how should we build communities to fight against a surveillance society? Webinar
April 28, 2021
Why Trust A Corporation To Do A Library’s Job?open_in_new
A discussion between Joanne McNeil, author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User, and technologist/artist Darius Kazemi. Webinar
February 22, 2021 The End of Ownership A special discussion of The End of Ownership for Fair Use Week 2021! Webinar
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