News From Library Futures

Our partners and friends at Library Futures have released their annual report for 2025. Check it out for a review of their important publications and research, book talks, and webinars. Their advocacy for the freedom to read and better library digital content terms is as inspiring as their work on the proliferation of A.I. slop into into publishing is chilling. Congrats to the Library Futures team on a great year.

Speaking of A.I., their A.I. policy survey is open till April 13. “All public library employees are invited to participate, regardless of whether they currently have an AI policy.” Anonymity is guaranteed.

Finally, their webinar on “How to Read a Contract Part 2 (Confidentiality Edition)” is coming up on April 2, 1 pm (Eastern). “What can you say? What can’t you say? Library Futures Staff Attorney Layla Maurer will tell all about confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and give you the tools you need to understand these crucial parts of contracts. Join us Tuesday, April 7 1 pm ET/10 am PT.  (Miss Part 1? We’ve got a recording.) Part 1 remains our all-time most viewed webinar, so grab your spot for Part 2 while you can!”