Why Now?

Librarians and library staff are already experts at providing free and unfettered access to critical information, tools, and resources for their community members. But in our increasingly digital world, accelerated technological innovation and unjust laws governing digital rights require librarians, policymakers, and community leaders to confront new challenges that will shape the future of libraries and our society.

Library Futures believes librarians, community leaders, and policymakers can and should be knowledgeable about:

• the effects of current policy on libraries’ digital rights, 
• the opportunities and threats digital access holds for libraries,
• and how to advocate for current and future digital rights policy that better serves their communities.

Through fresh research, visionary policy and advocacy initiatives, and engaging education efforts, Library Futures empowers these critical audiences with the information and resources they need to protect, advocate for, and advance a fair digital future for libraries and the communities they serve.