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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program of
<span style="color:#006666"><a href="https://www.oclc.org/research.html" title="OCLC Research"><span style="color:#006666">OCLC Research</span></a></span>, 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:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#006666"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/learning-work-culture-staff-engagement.html"><b><span style="color:#006666">Why
learning is part of work culture and staff engagement</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">At the risk of stating the obvious, training and continuing education is critical to ensuring staff are prepared for the work they are expected
to do, and essential for staff to stay engaged in the organization and their role in it. As the rate of change continues to accelerate, it is sometimes difficult to decide what to prioritize for training and development—much less find the time to schedule
and conduct it. But learning isn’t just another task to complete, it’s a fundamental part of building an engaged, resilient workforce. Find the time, and start somewhere, even if it’s small.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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:#006666"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/cornerstones-of-science.html"><b><span style="color:#006666">Serving Communities:
Inclusion-centered leadership practices that engage the community in actionable science</span></b></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">The
<i>Serving Communities Framework and self-paced curriculum</i> was co-developed by Cornerstones of Science, representatives from over 20 public, county, and state libraries, as well as over 30 team members and advisors from academic institutions and applied
research fields and practicing experts in library information and informal science. It is premised on the idea that, if library directors and managements have inclusion-centered leadership skills, attitudes, and practices, they are better able to partner with
underserved communities around actionable science and provide the services needed to support the community’s ability to respond and build resilience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for trustees and boards</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">Serving on a library board is a terrific way to contribute to the library and the community. The role also comes with significant responsibilities,
and many board members, also called trustees, will benefit from training. This compilation of related resources includes materials and handbooks from state libraries, webinars and articles from WebJunction, and tips from organizations, such as United for Libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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:#006666"><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility-15-october-2024/"><b><span style="color:#006666">Advancing
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:#006666"><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/"><span style="color:#006666">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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the <span style="color:#006666"><a href="https://learn.webjunction.org/"><span style="color:#006666">Course
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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">Climate change communication: How and why to do it in libraries<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Thursday, December 5, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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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">What are the best practices for discussing climate change? Join us to explore effective communication strategies developed through the Sustainable
Libraries Initiative (which has been advancing this work for over a decade) and the new National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries. Gain insights from Seeding Action, an initiative aimed at fostering a culture of planetary health action with communities
through science centers and museums. Discover how libraries and museums communicate about climate change, its causes, and its solutions. Participants will leave empowered to engage staff, board members, and community members in meaningful conversations that
inspire action and foster a proactive response to climate challenges. <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">Don't manage change—embrace it<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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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">Trying to make changes at your library can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you get people on board? What do you do when you encounter
resistance? Change management plans can help, but too often they frame the change as a problem to manage rather than an opportunity to reach for a shared vision. In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies for effective, positive change-making and examine how
shifting your mindset to center growth and strengths can help you positively reframe change. You’ll also explore approaches to leadership, collaboration, and power-sharing that meaningfully engage impacted groups and plan for and address change anxiety and
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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">You're getting ready to implement a change at your library, from a new strategic plan to a major project. How do you get your staff, partners,
or community to understand and align with this new direction? Theory of Change is a powerful tool to help you define a shared vision that everyone can strive for together, while allowing flexibility and autonomy in how they get there. In this webinar, you’ll
learn how one library is using Theory of Change to drive strategic alignment while reducing bureaucracy. You will learn how to identify the core concepts of Theory of Change and how they relate to change in libraries and apply the principles to a strategic
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