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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs, and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians.

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Applications are now open for Library Freedom Institute!

  • 1.  Applications are now open for Library Freedom Institute!

    Posted Dec 20, 2019 08:03 AM
    Edited by Andrea Puglisi Dec 21, 2019 08:28 AM
    Applications are open now for Library Freedom Institute (LFI), a one-of-a kind privacy-focused four-month program for librarians. LFI teaches librarians the necessary to thrive as Privacy Advocates; from educating community members to influencing public policy. At the close of the course, participants become part of the Library Freedom Project community, and continue doing privacy work with an incredible group of peers across the United States. This past year, I had the great fortune of being selected to participate in the extended six-month LFI program. I found the quality of the instruction to be exceptional; I highly recommend individuals from all roles and institution types to consider applying to this community. Library Freedom Institute is free of cost, a five-hour commitment per week (including 1-2 hours in real time), and is mostly online with one in-person weekend component. For additional information, I am happy to answer any questions that you have about the program and/or our resources and/or community.
    Interested? The application deadline is February 10, 2020 with the next cohort beginning in March 2020. Please visit the following link to access the application: https://libraryfreedom.org/index.php/lfi/. Please note that the application deadline is February 10, 2020. The next cohort begins in March 2020.


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    Andrea Puglisi
    Adult & Technology Services Director
    Richard Salter Storrs Library
    LongmeadowMA
    apuglisi@longmeadow.org
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