Library Futures Events
Library Futures holds regular webinars, community calls, and in-person social events. Please join us in-person or online!
Featured Event
June 29, 2025
Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event.
Upcoming Events
February 22, 2021 The End of Ownership A special discussion of The End of Ownership for Fair Use Week 2021! Webinar
2021-02-22 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2021April 28, 2021A discussion between Joanne McNeil, author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User, and technologist/artist Darius Kazemi. Webinar
2021-04-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2021Why Trust A Corporation To Do A Library’s Job?open_in_new
January 18, 2022What role do libraries play in supporting privacy for the public, and how should we build communities to fight against a surveillance society? Webinar
2022-01-18 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Library Privacy: Past, Present, Futureopen_in_new
March 09, 2022A discussion of how technological solutions can help public institutions but often at the cost of alienating the populations they serve. Webinar
2022-03-09 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Promise of Access Book Talkopen_in_new
August 17, 2022Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
2022-08-17 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Fandoms, Fan Fiction, and Fair Use: Transformative Use For Creators, Part 1open_in_new
September 01, 2022GLAM institutions rely on transformative use to curate, preserve, and display creative works. What does the future hold for them? Webinar
2022-09-01 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022The GLAM Fam! Transformative Use and Creativity in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museumsopen_in_new
September 08, 2022How do we solve the problem that is library ebooks? Our speakers discuss state-level legislation that can help. Webinar
2022-09-08 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Mitigating the Library Ebook Conundrumopen_in_new
November 14, 2022Our inaugural fellows discuss their community and policy work! Webinar
2022-11-14 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Library Futures Fellows Presentationsopen_in_new
November 17, 2022Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
2022-11-17 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Chokepoint Capitalism and Data Cartels w/Library Futuresopen_in_new
February 23, 2023Why does copyright and fair use matter for libraries and librarians? A four part series with answers from lawyers and librarians. Webinar
2023-02-23 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023Copyright and Fair Use for Librariesopen_in_new
March 28, 2023The “law of libraries” creates both opportunities and limitations related to the libraries’ core mission. Learn more from our panel of experts! Webinar
2023-03-28 13:00:00 -0430 all year-2023What Is A Library Under the Law (and Why Does it Matter?)open_in_new
September 27, 2023Only 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
2023-09-27 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023Unacceptable Loss: Video Game Preservation in Libraries and Archivesopen_in_new
December 04, 2023An overview of what different organizations are doing with Controlled Digital Lending in 2023. Webinar
2023-12-04 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023New Projects in CDLopen_in_new
March 13, 2024Join our experts to learn to approach contracts with a fine-toothed comb and get the best deal for your library and patrons. Webinar
2024-03-13 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024How to Read a Contractopen_in_new
June 28, 2024A panel of historians and experts explore the often misrepresented history of student movements. Webinar
2024-06-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024Campus Protests in the United States: A History open_in_new
December 12, 2024How do we create spaces for people to come together? Our book talk examines how libraries can help. Webinar
2024-12-12 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024Meet Me at the Library Book Talk with News Futuresopen_in_new
January 29, 2025How do gender, race, sexuality, disability, class, and the intersections of these identities affect cyberspace and the laws that govern it? Webinar
2025-01-29 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Library Futures Feminist Cyberlaw Book Talkopen_in_new
April 24, 2025A webinar covering best practices for digital accessibility and what libraries should expect from vendors to ensure inclusive user experiences. Webinar
2025-04-24 12:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Bridging the Gap Webinaropen_in_new
May 28, 2025A book talk with the editors of Governing Misinformation about truth and trust in our everyday lives. Webinar
2025-05-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Governing Misinformation Book Talkopen_in_new
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
2025-06-28 13:00:00 -0400 all year-2025Past Events
June 29, 2025Meet our inaugural research network and see their work in Ballroom A of the convention center! Conference
2025-06-29 13:30:00 -0500 all year-2025Thinking Together: New Resources from a Community of Practiceopen_in_new
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
2025-06-29 00:00:00 +0000 all year-2025June 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
2025-06-28 13:00:00 -0400 all year-2025May 28, 2025A book talk with the editors of Governing Misinformation about truth and trust in our everyday lives. Webinar
2025-05-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Governing Misinformation Book Talkopen_in_new
April 24, 2025A webinar covering best practices for digital accessibility and what libraries should expect from vendors to ensure inclusive user experiences. Webinar
2025-04-24 12:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Bridging the Gap Webinaropen_in_new
January 29, 2025How do gender, race, sexuality, disability, class, and the intersections of these identities affect cyberspace and the laws that govern it? Webinar
2025-01-29 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2025Library Futures Feminist Cyberlaw Book Talkopen_in_new
December 12, 2024How do we create spaces for people to come together? Our book talk examines how libraries can help. Webinar
2024-12-12 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024Meet Me at the Library Book Talk with News Futuresopen_in_new
June 28, 2024A panel of historians and experts explore the often misrepresented history of student movements. Webinar
2024-06-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024Campus Protests in the United States: A History open_in_new
March 13, 2024Join our experts to learn to approach contracts with a fine-toothed comb and get the best deal for your library and patrons. Webinar
2024-03-13 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2024How to Read a Contractopen_in_new
December 04, 2023An overview of what different organizations are doing with Controlled Digital Lending in 2023. Webinar
2023-12-04 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023New Projects in CDLopen_in_new
September 27, 2023Only 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
2023-09-27 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023Unacceptable Loss: Video Game Preservation in Libraries and Archivesopen_in_new
March 28, 2023The “law of libraries” creates both opportunities and limitations related to the libraries’ core mission. Learn more from our panel of experts! Webinar
2023-03-28 13:00:00 -0430 all year-2023What Is A Library Under the Law (and Why Does it Matter?)open_in_new
February 23, 2023Why does copyright and fair use matter for libraries and librarians? A four part series with answers from lawyers and librarians. Webinar
2023-02-23 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2023Copyright and Fair Use for Librariesopen_in_new
November 17, 2022Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
2022-11-17 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Chokepoint Capitalism and Data Cartels w/Library Futuresopen_in_new
November 14, 2022Our inaugural fellows discuss their community and policy work! Webinar
2022-11-14 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Library Futures Fellows Presentationsopen_in_new
September 08, 2022How do we solve the problem that is library ebooks? Our speakers discuss state-level legislation that can help. Webinar
2022-09-08 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Mitigating the Library Ebook Conundrumopen_in_new
September 01, 2022GLAM institutions rely on transformative use to curate, preserve, and display creative works. What does the future hold for them? Webinar
2022-09-01 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022The GLAM Fam! Transformative Use and Creativity in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museumsopen_in_new
August 17, 2022Join Library Futures and Library Freedom Project on Sunday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m for a cute little networking and social event. Webinar
2022-08-17 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Fandoms, Fan Fiction, and Fair Use: Transformative Use For Creators, Part 1open_in_new
March 09, 2022A discussion of how technological solutions can help public institutions but often at the cost of alienating the populations they serve. Webinar
2022-03-09 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Promise of Access Book Talkopen_in_new
January 18, 2022What role do libraries play in supporting privacy for the public, and how should we build communities to fight against a surveillance society? Webinar
2022-01-18 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2022Library Privacy: Past, Present, Futureopen_in_new
April 28, 2021A discussion between Joanne McNeil, author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User, and technologist/artist Darius Kazemi. Webinar
2021-04-28 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2021Why Trust A Corporation To Do A Library’s Job?open_in_new
February 22, 2021 The End of Ownership A special discussion of The End of Ownership for Fair Use Week 2021! Webinar
2021-02-22 13:00:00 -0500 all year-2021