About Libraries4DE

Is this for me?

Yes! If you’ve gotten this far into reading the page, you are clearly interested in the work. There is no barrier for entry or minimum requirement before using our resources or attending a training, and you don’t need your library’s permission to subscribe. This is for the people doing the work of closing the digital divide every day, and for the people dreaming of when they get to do it. Whether you’re in a library right now or not, Libraries4DE means YOU.

What if my library isn’t involved with DE work?

Then your library might be waiting for a leader. You don’t have to be a supervisor or manager in order to be that leader. Management might mean you have direct reports, but leadership is something entirely different. It requires courage, enthusiasm, humility, and sincerity. True leaders are found at every level of an organization, including wherever you might be.

Being a leader means you have a vision for how the world can be, and you’re willing to mobilize the people around you to make it a reality. That’s crucial to digital inclusion work. We all need to lead where we stand.

Do you charge for trainings and resources?

All Libraries for Digital Equity web content is free, always. Whether you want to start a new program or service, you’re poised for expansion, or you want to talk trends and predictions, our crew is here for you. Our archived recordings are available anytime via YouTube, and our digital resources are downloadable here. Watch the newsletter for free live trainings, too! We offer them as frequently as we can.

Who runs this thing?

This endeavor is the brainchild of digital equity pro Liz Gabbitas. She founded Libraries4DE as a central source for always-free on demand resources to support libraries across the United States. Liz continues to lead the organization as our Managing Director, making us proudly queer-owned and managed. Check out Liz’s other work on her website or LinkedIn.

In 2024, Libraries4DE welcomed aboard Bernard Ino as Chief Editor. Since our founding, Bernard contributed time and effort as a regular author and content developer. Thanks to his background in investigative journalism and his passion for uncovering library trends, Bernard’s appointment gives us the opportunity for more reporting, better training development, and even more free resources for libraries. Keep up with Bernard on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Libraries4DE also thanks EveryLibrary Institute for their support as a founding partner and ongoing collaborator. Other organizations with an interest in closing the digital divide and improving library services are invited to reach out to discuss partnership opportunities and more.