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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program
of <a href="https://www.oclc.org/research.html" title="OCLC Research"><span style="color:#006666">OCLC Research</span></a>, and with financial support from the State Library of Ohio via federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, WebJunction
is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/climate-action-planning.html"><b>Getting Started with Climate Action Planning</b></a>:
<i>This article is part of the series of resources and webinars created by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative team, in collaboration with WebJunction, to support libraries in creating a more sustainable future.</i> The Sustainable Libraries Initiative provides
library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. As we contend with the realities of climate change, we must act faster, with more concentrated action than ever before. Explore the Climate
Action Planning Framework and take steps toward climate change mitigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/50-years-hip-hop.html"><b>50 Years of Hip Hop</b></a><u>:
</u>At Queens Public Library (QPL), a six-month celebration of Hip Hop is wrapping up. Situated just across the East River from the borough that birthed this global cultural movement, there$B!G(Bs no better stage for commemorating this milestone. In March, QPL kicked
off a six-month celebration of all things Hip Hop, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. But the festivities didn't stop there. The library partnered with more than 30 institutions across New York City and beyond to offer a vibrant
array of activities. Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives hosted dozens of in-person and virtual events like panel discussions, author talks, and educational forums.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility-6-september-2023/"><b>Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion,
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 6 September 2023</b></a>: This is the latest <i>
Hanging Together</i> blog post, part of <i>a regular </i><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/" target="_blank">series</a><i> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. It includes news of
Richland Library$B!G(Bs Let$B!G(Bs Talk Race curriculum made available to all libraries and organizations.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Climate Action Planning (Part 2): Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This panel discussion will feature practitioners with deep experience in preparing both their libraries, and their communities, for the impacts
of climate change. Our panel will speak to traditional disaster preparedness, business continuity planning, community resilience work, and preparing communities for severe weather events and the increased likelihood of food supply interruptions. While libraries
are not first responders, they should be connected with the emergency management community and be positioned as part of both the short-term and long-term $B!H(Bfirst restorer$B!I(B network as disruptions amplified by climate change happen with more frequency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Climate Justice<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Climate justice recognizes the disproportional impacts of climate change on the people and places least responsible for the problem: systematically
oppressed communities and communities of color. Libraries that approach climate action through the lens of climate justice can accelerate necessary work in communities to ensure all are heard in disaster preparedness and emergency management work. Learn how
to think like a 21st century economist and how libraries can help lead the way to a just transition of our communities to strengthen community resilience and livability not just in the aftermath of climate change-driven disasters, but well before they ever
happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Revitalizing Morale: Cultivating a Supportive Library Culture<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Building on research and insights presented in the webinar,
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/low-morale-in-libraries.html">
Low Morale in Libraries: Impacts and Countermeasures</a>, this panel discussion delves deeper into essential facets that foster a healthy and supportive library culture, exploring institutional and individual solutions to countering low morale. Examining how
organizational culture, library hierarchies, and management styles affect the workplace experiences of library staff, we$B!G(Bll explore various strategies for library staff working to navigate power dynamics and advocate for positive personal or organizational
change. Recognizing the trauma, stress, and burnout experienced by library staff, we$B!G(Bll consider how to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Assertively communicate needs while embracing change, set boundaries to address toxic positivity, and foster a compassionate environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Explore visionary leadership approaches for inclusive libraries and promote collaboration for library staff at all levels<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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