Liberation Library

07/13/2026

The Cook County Board of Commissioners Technology Committee soon will consider a proposal from the Sheriff’s Office to obtain AI video surveillance software known as Briefcam for monitoring people incarcerated in Cook County Jail. This technology raises civil rights concerns that could lead to lawsuits or people in the Sheriff’s custody being harmed or harassed. The French Supreme Court banned the use of Briefcam because of privacy concerns and documented cases in which the technology misidentified criminal activity and falsely identified individuals.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners Technology Committee soon will consider a proposal from the Sheriff’s Office to obtain AI video surveillance software known as Briefcam for monitoring people incarcerated in Cook County Jail. This technology raises civil rights concerns that could lead to law...

04/02/2026

🫧DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by April 5th🫧

We decided to extend the deadline to join Lib Lib’s steering committee! Liberation Library is looking to recruit additional members to our Steering Committee (SC)! Join us in building meaningful solidarity with incarcerated young people across Illinois. People with various levels of experience & backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Lib Lib’s SC is a group of non-hierarchical volunteers who are accountable to our mission and responsible for steering our operations, fundraising & finances, & larger abolitionist strategy as well as liaising with our partners and supporting all committee work. 

Apply by April 5th at 12 pm central at bit.ly/JoinLibLib

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ID: square light orange graphic with black and neon text that says: “Join Liberation Library’s Steering Committee. Liberation Library is looking for new Steering Committee members. Join us in building meaningful solidarity with young people who are incarcerated across Illinois.” In a yellow bubble in black text it says: “DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! Apply by April 5th at 12 pm bit.ly/JoinLibLib”. In small text at the bottom of the graphic in black text says: “To learn more about Liberation Library visit liberationlib.org”. In the background are translucent bubbles and hearts and a stack of colorful books on the left side, the Lib Lib logo in black in a heart towards the bottom right.

04/02/2026

🫧DEADLINE EXTENDED APPLY BY APRIL 5TH🫧

Liberation Library is looking to recruit additional members to our Steering Committee (SC)! Join us in building meaningful solidarity with incarcerated young people across Illinois. People with various levels of experience & backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Lib Lib’s SC is a group of non-hierarchical volunteers who are accountable to our mission and responsible for steering our operations, fundraising & finances, & larger abolitionist strategy as well as liaising with our partners and supporting all committee work. 

Apply by April 5th at NOON at bit.ly/JoinLibLib

Link also in bio

ID: square light orange graphic with black and neon text that says: “Join Liberation Library’s Steering Committee. Liberation Library is looking for new Steering Committee members. Join us in building meaningful solidarity with young people who are incarcerated across Illinois.” In a bubble in black text it says: “DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! Apply by: April 5th at 12 pm bit.ly/JoinLibLib”. In small text at the bottom of the graphic in black text says: “To learn more about Liberation Library visit liberationlib.org”. In the background are translucent bubbles and hearts and a stack of colorful books on the left side, the Lib Lib logo in black in a heart towards the bottom right.

03/01/2026

🫧SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT🫧

Liberation Library is looking to recruit additional members to our Steering Committee (SC)! Join us in building meaningful solidarity with incarcerated young people across Illinois. People with various levels of experience & backgrounds are encourage to apply.

Lib Lib’s SC is a group of non-hierarchical volunteers who are accountable to our mission and responsible for steering our operations, fundraising & finances, & larger abolitionist strategy as well as liaising with our partners and supporting all committee work. 

Apply by March 31st at bit.ly/JoinLibLib

Link also in bio

ID: square light orange graphic with black and neon text that says: “Join Liberation Library’s Steering Committee. Liberation Library is looking for new Steering Committee members. Join us in building meaningful solidarity with young people who are incarcerated across Illinois.” In a bubble in black text it says: “Apply by March 31st at bit.ly/JoinLibLib”. In small text at the bottom of the graphic in black text says: “To learn more about Liberation Library visit liberationlib.org”. In the background are translucent bubbles and hearts and a stack of colorful books on the left side, the Lib Lib logo in black in a heart towards the bottom right.