The article introduces Jennie Rose Halprein, executive director of Library Futures, who discusses various topics including censorship and advocacy for libraries' digital futures. The piece is presented as a conversation from a weekly podcast, offering listeners an exclusive extended video version through subscription to the platform. Subscribers receive early access and additional content via email or podcast player feed.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-14,
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Story summary
This week, Emanuel Maiberg hosts Jennie Rose Halperin, executive director of Library Futures, a nonprofit advocating for a fair digital future for libraries and their communities. The discussion covers topics beyond censorship, including various issues affecting library services. Listeners can access the weekly podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Paid subscribers receive early access to these episodes via Transistor and gain exclusive links for additional content.
Written for “Libraries Future Debate” on 2026-09-14,
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This week we’re joined by Jennie Rose Halprein, executive director of Library Futures, a non-profit that advocates for a fair digital future for libraries and the communities they serve.
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We have written a bunch of stories about libraries over the years, and I have talked to Jennie a few times for those stories.
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I always have really interesting conversations with her, but a lot of what we talk about never makes it into my articles.
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That’s why I wanted to share one of those conversations with you today.
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We of course touch upon censorship but also many other subjects, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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If you become a paid subscriber, check your inbox for an email from our podcast host Transistor for a link to the subscribers-only version!
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You can also add that subscribers feed to your podcast app of choice and never miss an episode that way.
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The email should also contain the subscribers-only unlisted YouTube link for the extended video version too.
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