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OVERDUE Podcast: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries: OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries is a podcast produced and hosted by the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Antiracism Committee of the Oregon Library Association (OLA). The podcast works to shine light on the radical inequities and the oppressive nature of the library profession, specifically as it pertains to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) professionals and the communities they serve. This podcast is for everyone working in libraries, as EDI and Antiracism work is a part of every library.

Bridgebuilding Resource Hub: Bridgebuilding is an approach for promoting engagement and dialogue between groups of people with different perspectives and experiences. As trusted community spaces, libraries offer a great place to do this work, but they don’t have to tackle it alone. WebJunction is collaborating with IREX to share the resource from the Library Bridgebuilding program, which was created to enhance bridgebuilding capabilities of public libraries to combat rising levels of distrust and division in the United States. Bridgebuilding can help facilitate this engagement in ways that respect identities, foster mutual relationships, seek a common good, and promote a commitment to civic engagement. The Bridgebuilding Resource Hub offers a space to support libraries with bridging and other civic strengthening activities. Check out the Hub to explore the resources and read a collection of library case studies that offer examples, strategies, and lessons learned.

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 25 July 2023: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors.

WebJunction Webinars for You

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 Course Catalog.

AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 90 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/AI-and-libraries.html

Join this webinar to explore the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and applications for libraries. Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of all sizes and types, and how it can enhance services and engage communities. Discover various uses of AI, such as data analysis and service development, and gain practical tips on integrating AI using affordable and accessible tools. Ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI implementation will also be discussed, including privacy, security, and bias mitigation. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge, improve library services, and enable communities to benefit from the latest AI advancements.

Climate Action Planning (Part 1): An Introduction

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 90 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/climate-action-planning-1.html

Climate action requires a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions combined with increasing community resilience, all through a lens of climate justice. Join this webinar to find out where your time and energy can be best spent in the face of the overwhelming nature of climate action. Learn from library practitioners that have been early adopters of climate action through the award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program, to help organize your own thinking on how to implement a climate action plan at your library that will have the biggest impact locally and globally.

Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the US Financial System

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/new-immigrants-financial-system.html

Many refugees arriving in the US have spent all of their lives in a refugee camp before coming to the US, and most immigrants to the US come from countries with minimal infrastructure. Navigating the US financial system is an important skill these individuals must develop to thrive in their new home country. Libraries can provide some of that assistance. In this session, learn about free and trustworthy financial literacy resources developed specifically for new immigrants and refugees. Librarians will share how they work with new immigrant and refugee communities to provide this vital education.

This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Cathy Lancaster

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