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A group of people sitting in front of bookshelves in a library. They are looking up and listening to a presentation, though neither the presentation nor the presenter are visible in the image.

How can we develop and implement library-based community labs to address misinformation and strengthen democratic discourse?

Community Labs in Public Libraries

Buildings in a city at night. Many lines of blue light are connecting different buildings across the image.

What technical and personal supports do people need to use technology to reach their employment and other goals?

Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy

Students working on their computers in a sunny corner of a library.

What are the current barriers among library staff to using open data for planning and decision-making?

Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit

A group of people looking at a set of mysterious maps and other artifacts in an escape room. The room is filled with purple light.

Designing online and physical escape rooms for people to learn about and experience misinformation

Misinformation Escape Room

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