Did you know that the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and library Services (IMLS) provides access to WebJunction free of charge to Michigan library staff? See below for information on upcoming online courses and webinars. Highlighted Content on WebJunction • New Publications Detail Public Library Responses to the Opioid Crisis<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Fopioid-response-summary-report.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C331c46463c464882e36008d75d4c8367%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637080455513153315&sdata=zkOxbWBIcgqMb1T95iOIRnThepACig8G6R761peKvWc%3D&reserved=0> – Two new publications demonstrate how public libraries are responding to the opioid crisis with their communities. Based on research conducted with the libraries, the project has produced eight case studies and a summary report, synthesizing the findings. • Cyber Legal Clinics Create Access to Employment at Wicomico Public Libraries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Fcyber-legal-clinics-create-access.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C331c46463c464882e36008d75d4c8367%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637080455513153315&sdata=UZnbvg7wrN33yX96RV6uJk2GVcQksOuHR645EaW4KUM%3D&reserved=0> – Free legal representation can be hard to access in rural communities and filing legal documents without representation can be costly and confusing. To improve access to civil legal justice for low-income community members, Wicomico Public Libraries partnered with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to create the cyber legal clinic, “Legal Clinic @ YOUR Library.” WebJunction Webinars for You The following 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.webjunction.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C331c46463c464882e36008d75d4c8367%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637080455513163311&sdata=aOJCsfk9Qcc6uYCFPRA5XAlcQcEMUe0SqUEe1Xh%2FVaE%3D&reserved=0>. Doing the Work Externally and Internally: Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Thursday, December 5, 2019 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/doing-the-work-race-equity-diversity-inclusion.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fdoing-the-work-race-equity-diversity-inclusion.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C331c46463c464882e36008d75d4c8367%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637080455513173306&sdata=qxYO6iDxw6bKEYD%2Fy4N5N5YR020GkKoK3H0vd0k93Y0%3D&reserved=0> How does a library respond to a community in deep crisis around race and social justice? That’s the question that Richland Library in Columbia, S.C., grappled with in 2017. Recognizing that there was no single answer, they launched initiatives on multiple internal and external fronts. Starting with a Social Awareness Taskforce, geared toward community engagement and courageous conversations, they explored topics surrounding social and criminal justice, women’s rights and race. By using innovative approaches like Circles of Dialogue and mobile empathy labs, nearly 1,500 people have participated in the library’s race, equity and inclusion programming. To further their efforts, they have also focused internally, empowering staff to lead the charge to understand their biases, macroaggressions, and cultural competence through Let’s Talk gatherings, Check Your Bubble worksheets, and other effective tools. Hearing how Richland Library moved the needle on honest dialogue, empathy, and equity with their staff and community, you will be inspired to dig in and do the work at your own library. Presented by: Richland Library (SC) staff, including Tamara King, Community Relations Director and 2019 Library Journal Mover & Shaker; Ci Ci Holloway, Human Resources Director; and Dee Robinson, Director of Library Experience, Branches. This webinar is part of collaboration with Library Journal, highlighting the work of recent LJ Movers & Shakers. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation.