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Library Freedom Project @LibraryFreedom

a community of practice for the ethics of librarianship

Joined April 2015
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Library Freedom Project@LibraryFreedom
6 Mar 2024
Hey y'all, if you've been missing our presence here, you can find us on Instagram at @libraryfreedom, or join our low-volume mailing list lists.riseup.net/www/subscri…
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Library Futures@library_futures
1 Apr 2024
Going to OHIO? Come hang with us and the fine folks from @LibraryFreedom and @ULUNYC at Novak's Tavern and Pub on Thurdsday night! eventbrite.com/e/mix-n-mingl…
MIX 'N MINGLE Urban Librarians Unite, Library Freedom Project, Library Futures / Thursday, APril 4 5PM-8PM / Learn about these three library advocacy organizations and meet other like-minded library workers! There will be an open bar and pizza from Mikey's Late Nite Slice. $12 donation supports the event.

ALT MIX 'N MINGLE Urban Librarians Unite, Library Freedom Project, Library Futures / Thursday, APril 4 5PM-8PM / Learn about these three library advocacy organizations and meet other like-minded library workers! There will be an open bar and pizza from Mikey's Late Nite Slice. $12 donation supports the event.
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Yooo #pla2024 we've got some exciting events planned. On Wednesday April 3 is a Radical Book Buzz featuring some of your favorite indie publishers. We'll have an open bar and snacks, door prizes, and publishers will be bringing ARCs. Register eventbrite.com/e/85707629727…
Flyer for Library Freedom Project's Radical Book Buzz at PLA. All text contained here is in the eventbrite link in this post!

ALT Flyer for Library Freedom Project's Radical Book Buzz at PLA. All text contained here is in the eventbrite link in this post!

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Our second #pla2024 event is a lil' social networking event co-hosted with our pals @ULUNYC and @LibraryFutures. Pizza, open bar, and vibes. Register eventbrite.com/e/85709971732… We're ending this one at 8 pm so that you party animals can all go to the late nite EveryLibrary shindig.

Mix 'n Mingle with LFP, Library Futures, and Urban Librarians Unite!

Join Library Freedom Project, Library Futures, and Urban Librarians Unite for a lil happy hour at PLA!

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Hey y'all, if you've been missing our presence here, you can find us on Instagram at @libraryfreedom, or join our low-volume mailing list lists.riseup.net/www/subscri…
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About LFP; Flyers and posters; Anti-doxxing and anti-harassment resources; Library vendor accountability resources; Bookmarks; Zines; and Library policy resources. Library Freedom Institute: LibraryFreedom.org/Institute. Now Accepting Applications. Past Events! Guest Speakers!

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Vimeo.com/LibraryFreedomyFre…. Patreon: Patreon.com/LibraryFreedomyF…. [end alt-text]
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There's still room to join this free training! #powermapping #libraryfreedomproject
Library Freedom Project@LibraryFreedom
15 May 2023
Let's connect some dots! Join us for a FREE webinar on June 8th at 7 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for details.
Purples and white flyer: Library Freedom Project presents: Powermapping and open source inteligence. June 8th, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org. Jack Poulson, director of Tech Inquiry, joins LFP for a webinar about mapping power in our world. Jack will discuss open source methods to follow money and relationships among the powerful. Visit techinquiry.org to learn more about his work mapping the flow of money and associations across government, corporate, and nonprofit entities. This is a free event. Your donation to LFP helps to support keeping events like these free for our community. Patreon: patron.com/LibraryFreedomProject PayPal: PayPal.me/LibraryFreedom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for Zoom details.

ALT Purples and white flyer: Library Freedom Project presents: Powermapping and open source inteligence. June 8th, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org. Jack Poulson, director of Tech Inquiry, joins LFP for a webinar about mapping power in our world. Jack will discuss open source methods to follow money and relationships among the powerful. Visit techinquiry.org to learn more about his work mapping the flow of money and associations across government, corporate, and nonprofit entities. This is a free event. Your donation to LFP helps to support keeping events like these free for our community. Patreon: patron.com/LibraryFreedomProject PayPal: PayPal.me/LibraryFreedom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for Zoom details.

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National groups have created hundreds of local “chapters” where one or two individuals carry out missions to remove hundreds of books at a time from libraries...Their agenda has little to do with parental concern — and a lot to do with white supremacy. tampabay.com/opinion/2023/05…

Book banning isn’t a ‘culture war’ | Column

I cannot think of an institution more democratic than the public library, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. Here’s why they’re in danger.

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We know libraries are important. Learn more about what is important to sustain library workers in upholding our profession's values in these times with our founder @flexlibris. Thank you @aclupa for helping us share more about what we do!
ACLU of Pennsylvania@aclupa
19 May 2023
Libraries and librarians rule. We talk about the importance of the library with @LibraryFreedom on the latest episode of our podcast Speaking Freely, available here, on YouTube, or on your favorite podcast app. aclupa.org/en/publications/i… youtu.be/-muLi5xzroU
A graphic of a megaphone surrounded by white waveforms in a yellow and red filter with a quote from Alison Macrina.

ALT A graphic of a megaphone surrounded by white waveforms in a yellow and red filter with a quote from Alison Macrina.

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Let's connect some dots! Join us for a FREE webinar on June 8th at 7 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for details.
Purples and white flyer: Library Freedom Project presents: Powermapping and open source inteligence. June 8th, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org. Jack Poulson, director of Tech Inquiry, joins LFP for a webinar about mapping power in our world. Jack will discuss open source methods to follow money and relationships among the powerful. Visit techinquiry.org to learn more about his work mapping the flow of money and associations across government, corporate, and nonprofit entities. This is a free event. Your donation to LFP helps to support keeping events like these free for our community. Patreon: patron.com/LibraryFreedomProject PayPal: PayPal.me/LibraryFreedom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for Zoom details.

ALT Purples and white flyer: Library Freedom Project presents: Powermapping and open source inteligence. June 8th, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST on Zoom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org. Jack Poulson, director of Tech Inquiry, joins LFP for a webinar about mapping power in our world. Jack will discuss open source methods to follow money and relationships among the powerful. Visit techinquiry.org to learn more about his work mapping the flow of money and associations across government, corporate, and nonprofit entities. This is a free event. Your donation to LFP helps to support keeping events like these free for our community. Patreon: patron.com/LibraryFreedomProject PayPal: PayPal.me/LibraryFreedom. RSVP to info@libraryfreedom.org for Zoom details.

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Wondering how to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through anti-racism practices this month and all year? Check out our IG post: @libraryfreedom instagram.com/p/CsE3F3-OvSL/…
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Library Freedom Project is now on Instagram. Connect with us there for visuals and information rooted in our values. @libraryfreedom instagram.com/p/CrTqxHzuo02/…
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have you joined the LFP mailing list yet? lists.riseup.net/www/subscri… sign up now to stay updated on our work, future events, and ways to get involved
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Watertown Library@WatertownPubLib
29 Nov 2022
We can't wait to chat with Claire Lobdell of the @LibraryFreedom Project at our next DEMOCRACY⭐TALKS virtual event. Learn strategies to protect your privacy and reproductive rights! THE DIGITAL TRACES OF PREGNANCY THUR. 12/8 | 7 PM | VIA ZOOM REGISTER: ow.ly/KHwp50LQqbo
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Newton Free Library@NewtonFreeLib
6 Dec 2022
Join us Thursday at 7 PM on Zoom to find out how our digital lives expose information about our reproductive choices and how to protect privacy and safety online. Led by Claire Lobdell of @LibraryFreedom and presented with @WatertownPubLib. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Privacy and Reproductive Rights, Thursday, December 8 at 7 PM

ALT Privacy and Reproductive Rights, Thursday, December 8 at 7 PM
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seems like the time to set up some contingencies before this site implodes -- so here's a brand new LFP news and announcements mailing list. low volume, only important and good stuff from us, turning into a regular newsletter in the new year. subscribe: lists.riseup.net/www/subscri…
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Library Futures@library_futures
24 Oct 2022
TOMORROW at 10 am PT/1 pm ET--join @ConMijente, @LibraryFreedom, and Library Futures to learn how we can reclaim information for good, not harm. Register now! secure.everyaction.com/AsNuS…
Uncle Sam pointing and saying "I WANT YOU TO KEEP US SAFE FROM DATA BROKERS"

ALT Uncle Sam pointing and saying "I WANT YOU TO KEEP US SAFE FROM DATA BROKERS"

Databroker Dragnet: LexisNexis, ICE, & How Libarians are Fighting Back. How data brokers like LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters are increasingly contracting with Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) to sell databases full of person information for use in deportations. Hosts: Mijente, the Library Freedom Project, and Library Futures. October 25, 10 am PT/1 PM ET

ALT Databroker Dragnet: LexisNexis, ICE, & How Libarians are Fighting Back. How data brokers like LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters are increasingly contracting with Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) to sell databases full of person information for use in deportations. Hosts: Mijente, the Library Freedom Project, and Library Futures. October 25, 10 am PT/1 PM ET
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CAUT/ACPPU@CAUT_ACPPU
21 Oct 2022
Alison Macrina of @LibraryFreedom talks to the Librarians & Archivists Conference of the challenges faced by librarians and archivists and how to fight back. #CAUTLibArc
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Mijente 🐜🐜🐜@ConMijente
17 Oct 2022
The pressure is on for data broker companies to cut their immigration enforcement contracts. ❌ 📌 Join us on Oct 25th at 10am PT/1pm ET with @LibraryFreedom and @library_futures in this exciting webinar. ➡️Registration link: secure.everyaction.com/AsNuS…
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