WebJunction News
You'll find here stories that we have posted that have news and information specifically about WebJunction.
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Join Us at ALA Annual 2021 (online!)
Join OCLC at ALA Annual (June 23 – 29, 2021) for a live REALM discussion panel as well as a variety of on-demand video presentations. Topics range from museum/library partnerships during public health crises, to updates on the latest activities from ...
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WebJunction at PLA in Nashville
The Public Library Association (PLA) is hosting its 2020 Conference in Nashville, February 25-29, and we're excited to share that members of the WebJunction team will be attending! Here are some of the sessions and events we hope you'll add to your s...
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WebJunction to Mentor 10 School Libraries for New IMLS Initiative
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced OCLC's WebJunction as Mentor Organization for a cohort of 10 small, rural U.S. school libraries that are participating in their Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries initiative...
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Strategic Partnership to Improve Access to Civil Legal Justice through Public Libraries
In consultation with Legal Services Corporation (LSC), WebJunction developed a course for US public library staff who work in reference, adult services, or outreach positions on how to improve community members' access to civil legal information and ...
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WebJunction at ALA Annual in Washington, DC
Update: Recordings from sessions are now available! WebJunction staff attended ALA Annual 2019 in Washington, D.C. In addition to conference presentations and poster sessions, they presented at the OCLC booth for Hot Topics, 15-minute presentations w...
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OCLC names 15 public libraries selected for 2019 'Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces' project
Fifteen public libraries that serve small U.S. communities have been selected to participate in the "Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces" project led by OCLC in partnership with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.
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5 Ways to Make WebJunction Part of Your Day
At WebJunction, our tagline is "The learning place for libraries." To help you explore all the learning that we have to offer, we've put together a quick list of five things you can do to get started. With so many self-paced options, you ca...
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WebJunction at ALA Midwinter in Seattle
Update: Recordings and resources from sessions are now available!
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Blount County Library Offers Life Skills Training to Participants in Recovery Court
Much like many local public libraries across the United States, Blount County Public Library in Tennessee, sees the impact the current opioid epidemic and drug addiction is having on its community. Working to combat this is an inventive collaboration...
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OCLC Awarded IMLS Funds to Expand 'Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces' Project
OCLC has received a $223,120 award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to expand its National Leadership Grant project, Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces, to more small and rural public libraries across the U.S.
In the...