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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WebJunction content and upcoming webinars – October 23, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/building-resilient-communities.html"><b>Building Resilient Communities</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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$B!G(Bs new webpage on this initiative and register
for upcoming webinars where you can learn more and engage with peers on these critical topics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-arts-and-crafts-programs.html"><b>Inspire creativity with library arts and crafts programs</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility-15-october-2024/"><b>Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 15 October 2024</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is the latest <i>Hanging Together</i> blog post, part of
<i>a regular </i><a href="https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/">series</a><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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WebJunction Webinars</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can$B!G(Bt attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the <a href="https://learn.webjunction.org/">Course Catalog</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sustaining ecosystems for climate learning and action<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, October 24, 2024 </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 60 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Registration: <a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/sustaining-ecosystems-for-climate-learning.html">
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/sustaining-ecosystems-for-climate-learning.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join this webinar to learn how public libraries can develop or expand their role in learning and teaching about climate change, climate science, and climate action. We$B!G(Bll introduce the STEM Learning Ecosystem
Model, which can clarify the need for collaboration across various sectors and organizations to drive meaningful action. You$B!G(Bll then hear from libraries about their experiences, successes, and challenges working in partnership with other sectors to support
climate learning and action. Plus, strategies to enrich existing partnerships and pave the way for future collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to become a stronger partner in climate education and action. This work is supported by the National Science
Foundation under Grant Number 2314180 to the Space Science Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, November 12, 2024 </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 60 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Registration: <a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/rebuild-trust-authoritative-sources.html">
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/rebuild-trust-authoritative-sources.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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$B!G(Bre facing a barrage of online misinformation
and new technology that undermines our ability to confidently tell truth from fiction. More than ever, we need to rebuild trust in authoritative information sources to allow good information to rise above the noise. Researchers from the University of Washington$B!G(Bs
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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Building community in a changing climate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, November 21, 2024 </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">$B"!(B</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 60 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Registration: <a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-in-a-changing-climate.html">
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-in-a-changing-climate.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5;mso-ligatures:none">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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