Research Network
The Library Futures Research Network is a group of researchers and creatives from the Library Futures community who are interested in asking bold questions and exploring new ideas on topics relevant to the organization’s key issues. Our goal is to “think together” to brainstorm, problem solve, experiment, and support each other through project creation and implementation.
Library Futures provides an outlet and an audience for the research network’s boldest questions and ideas. Project formats range from podcasts and zines to research papers and resource templates.
More from Our Research Network
publication
How to Publish Your Academic Paper without Publishers, Bosses, Gods, or Masters
Jess Farrell outlines a community-driven approach to academic publishing. Read more →
publication
Know Your Rights
In an increasingly digital environment that grows increasingly confusing, this zine helps librarians understand the ins and outs and the promises and potential perils of digital collecting and lending in libraries from a legalistic framework. Read more →
blog
Library Futures Announces Research Grant Recipients
Welcome to our first research network cohort!
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event
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.June 29, 2025
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My Consumer Autobiography
AJ Boston breaks down the 34 mostly-digital books he read in 2024 with discussion of the books themselves and observations from borrowing or buying them. Read more →
blog
Library Futures Announces 2026 Research Network Grants
Meet our 2026 Research Network members and learn more about their projects!
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