Librarian.net

OCTOBER 21, 2023

I gave my first talk in person to librarians since 2019 this week. I’d been traveling less for climate change reasons but also for “sort of tired of it” reasons before Covid hit. I’d done two talk to non-library groups– one about Fair Use for lawyers and one about Libraries of Things for recreation department workers–but NELA was my first library talk.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Through CitizenLab platforms, 500+ local governments and organizations are flipping the script, inviting their communities to co-author their shared future. From reshaping cityscapes and reimagining cultural events and collectively deciding how to spend public funds, these stories are all about action, impact, and making it count. Our team of engagement experts has handpicked these examples that are making real waves.

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GCN

OCTOBER 21, 2023

As violence in the Middle East rages on, governors are making sure constituents—and the world—know where they stand on the conflict. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.

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