Bridgebuilding Resources Hub for Libraries

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As trusted community spaces, libraries offer a great place to do this work. WebJunction is collaborating with IREX to share resources 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. Check out the Hub to explore the resources including a collection of library case studies that offer examples, strategies, and lessons learned. 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