Are you a library worker who wants defend privacy and intellectual freedom?

APPLY FOR LIBRARY FREEDOM INSTITUTE!

Library Freedom Institute is an intensive training for library workers who want to support information democracy in our communities.

Over almost four months, you'll learn practical tools and strategies to defend privacy and access. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of the various threats to knowledge in our current information landscape, including the harms of Big Tech. All in a supportive cohort environment with other library workers from around the country.
Weekly virtual lectures and an in-person weekend will cover subjects like:

• Talking points for fighting censorship
• Resisting new data-driven business models
• Building coalitions to defend library values
• Cost is on a sliding scale!
• Technology for liberation, or at least better passwords

After LFI has completed, participants are invited to join the LFP community of practice, a one-of-a-kind space for library workers to continue collaborating in a supportive environment.

Applications for the next Library Freedom Institute are now open on libraryfreedom.org/institute until March 15th.

The 2025 cohort will begin sometime in mid to late April. Scroll down for the application questions and an FAQ, and don't hesitate to reach out to Alison Macrina (Director, Library Freedom Project) if you don't see your question answered there.

Join their mailing list for LFP events: https://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/lfp-news