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 continuing doing privacy work with an incredible group of peers. LFI is a privacy-focused collaborative program between New York University and Library Freedom. LFI is free of cost, a five-hour commitment per week (including 1-2 hours in real time), and mostly online with one in-person weekend component. More information and the application is here: https://libraryfreedom.org/index.php/lfi/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryfreedom.org%2Findex.php%2Flfi%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cc7deba28422b482ec4af08d783d605da%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637122827736467084&sdata=F6JLxAWTL518zu7PHd6BcyYchO1YfBemBHmt1RF6UXs%3D&reserved=0>. Application deadline is February 10, 2020. The next cohort begins in March 2020. Library Freedom Institute is made possible with the generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>