A warm welcome from the WebJunction team to our new LinkedIn Page! We invite you to follow us here to keep up with news about WebJunction, including upcoming webinars, new articles, and learning opportunities. We look forward to engaging with you on this new Page! Check out the latest on our free courses, projects, resources, and programming: https://lnkd.in/g4XURUcU #WebJunction #OCLC #OCLCResearch #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #LibraryStaff #LibraryLearning #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
About us
WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program of OCLC Research, WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location. Since our launch in 2003, WebJunction has helped more than 140,000 learners build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to deliver transformational services to their communities.
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https://www.webjunction.org
External link for WebJunction
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
Employees at WebJunction
Updates
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Stay connected with WebJunction through Crossroads, our semi-monthly newsletter! This edition includes ALA highlights for those traveling to San Diego next week, and new July webinars. #ALAAC24
Crossroads
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An excellent essay for rich discussion at your library, from readers' advisory librarian Misha Stone, on Why Libraries Need to Stop Saying “More Than Books.” #EngagedLibraries https://lnkd.in/gY79YiJM
Why Libraries Need to Stop Saying “More Than Books”: a Guest Post by Misha Stone
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Members of the WebJunction team will be attending #ALAAC24. We hope to connect with you there!
I'm excited about attending #ALAAC24 in San Diego at the end of the month. I hope you'll consider attending our session on Saturday afternoon where some great facilitators will be guiding a discussion of what's ahead for public libraries. Stop by @OCLC booth for a refreshment! I hope to see you there. Stacey Aldrich Kelvin Watson MBA, MLS David Johnson Lynn Silipigni Connaway
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All are invited to join us for next Tuesday's free #WJwebinar for an orientation to data storytelling with Dr. Kate McDowell on how to use the power of data and storytelling to justify and sustain your library's offerings and services.
Data storytelling 101
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Join Let's Move in Libraries and recognize the accomplishments of your exceptional partners with the "I Partner With My Public Library Award." Submit a nomination to celebrate the important work you've done together by the end of August! #EngagedLibraries
I Partner with my Public Library Award
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Get ready for a new month and nearly 50 new free learning opportunities! Thank you to the Maine State Library for compiling this valuable resource.
Free June webinars for library staff
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Join us for the next #WJwebinar on June 6 to learn how to recognize signs of domestic/sexual violence and the ways your library can support survivors through referrals and resources.
Supporting domestic and sexual violence survivors at your library
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Check out this 10-episode podcast, On the Block, hosted by the Help Desk team at the Dallas Public Library featuring the stories, opinions, and talents of community members experiencing homelessness. This podcast is the latest project of the library’s ongoing homeless engagement initiative which launched in 2013. https://lnkd.in/eCRvZHpZ
Dallas Public Library Introduces Homeless Community Through New Podcast
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Join us for Wednesday's #WJwebinar to learn about Brooklyn Public Library's national research on current practices across the multiple dimensions of library card signup and consider procedure or policy changes that can improve access.
Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice
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