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  • Free November webinars for library staff

    Free November webinars for library staff

    It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and you'll have plenty of choices this month. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection,...

  • Bring early math learning into your library with Libraries Count

    Bring early math learning into your library with Libraries Count

    Create meaningful, playful early math experiences for young children and their families with Libraries Count, a new course available in WebJunction’s course catalog. Libraries Count i...

  • Introduction to AI

    Introduction to AI

    Interests and concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact librarianship and the services that libraries provide are increasing. The field is vast, ever-changing, and, at times, overwhelming. This article was shaped by the 

  • On the road: Look beyond your usual library peers

    On the road: Look beyond your usual library peers

    As the Director of WebJunction, I've had a unique opportunity to attend several recent conferences to represent our work, learn from the library field, strengthen partnerships, identify trends, and network with the library community.

  • Common technology terms: What they actually mean and how to explain them to patrons

    Common technology terms: What they actually mean and how to explain them to patrons

    Assistant Head of Patron Services shares best practices for approaching technology instruction and some plain-language definitions of common technology terms to help everyone work with a shared vocabulary. 

  • On the road: Why the hard work of public libraries matters

    On the road: Why the hard work of public libraries matters

    As the Director of WebJunction, I've had a unique opportunity to attend several recent conferences to represent our work, learn from the library field, strengthen partnerships, identify trends, and network with the library community.

  • Build community engagement skills for everyday library work with LiFT courses

    Build community engagement skills for everyday library work with LiFT courses

    Community engagement is not a single program, event, or department. It is an ongoing practice of listening, learning, building relationships, and working alongside community members to help the library better serve everyone. 

  • Getting started with outreach: From your library to the community

    Getting started with outreach: From your library to the community

    New to outreach at your library? Explore these eight tips and first steps for new outreach librarians in this article from WebJunction. Ultimately, getting started in outreach is less about having all the answers upfront and more about showing up, st...

  • Start strong by taking it slow: Tips for new public library directors and managers

    Start strong by taking it slow: Tips for new public library directors and managers

    This article provides tips for new public library directors and managers. It is part of a WebJunction series offering practical guidance for library staff who are new to their roles. Looking for more support? Explore WebJunction's course catalog and ...

  • Learning Group Facilitation Guide

    Learning Group Facilitation Guide

    Learning groups can enrich a self-paced course experience, creating opportunities for idea sharing, community building, and accountability as participants progress through course material together. This learning group facilitation guide provides a fr...