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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",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
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<span style="color:#006666">WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location.</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Resilient Communities</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Climate change and environmental health challenges are pressing issues for communities everywhere. Public libraries, as vital community hubs,
have a unique role to play in fostering collaboration and building climate-resilient communities. The<i> Building Resilient Communities
</i>initiative is exploring ways to support library and community leaders in working together toward meaningful solutions. Check out WebJunction’s new webpage on this initiative and register for upcoming webinars where you can learn more and engage with peers
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#009999"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-arts-and-crafts-programs.html"><b><span style="color:#009999">Inspire
creativity with library arts and crafts programs</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Libraries have always been a place to go to spark imagination, and tapping into the visual and performing arts can offer community members a
fresh way to engage in creative expression. From DIY crafts to creative workshops, libraries can create arts and crafts programming that helps patrons of all ages embrace their creative side.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">But the benefits of arts programming go beyond the artistic process itself—these programs offer a chance to create meaningful connections during
a time when loneliness is at an all-time high. Arts programs have the potential to offer a remedy to isolation by offering a shared space to create, collaborate, or learn a new skill together. Read about ten ways libraries can spark creativity and connection
through engaging arts and crafts programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 15 October 2024</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">This is the latest
<i>Hanging Together</i> blog post, part of <i>a regular </i><span style="color:#009999"><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/"><span style="color:#009999">series</span></a></span><i> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled
by a team of OCLC contributors.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#006666">How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">In recent years we have seen a dramatic decrease in trust in societal institutions including traditional news media, government, science, and
academia. At the same, we’re facing a barrage of online misinformation and new technology that undermines our ability to confidently tell truth from fiction. More than ever, we need to rebuild trust in authoritative information sources to allow good information
to rise above the noise. Researchers from the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP) will lead a conversation aimed at understanding current causes of distrust and routes to rebuilding public trust in authoritative information providers.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Climate change and its impacts on the health of our environment and communities are pressing concerns that can feel daunting. Where can you
find the resources and partnerships to tackle these unique challenges? Join us to hear from public libraries and their partners who are championing community resilience in the face of climate change. You'll gain valuable insights, resources, and inspiration
to empower your community and drive meaningful change. Together, we can build a more sustainable future.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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