Our supporters

The following organizations have provided grant funding to WebJunction to deliver specific programs that magnify the collective power of public libraries. These programs have served, for example, children and caregivers engaged in library storytimes, job seekers and the unemployed, individuals impacted by the opioid crisis, and those affected by civil legal issues and natural disasters. The resources and materials developed through these projects are made freely available.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 

Knight Foundation

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Wikimedia Foundation

Program partners

WebJunction has worked with various organizations to deliver our services and grant-funded programs. We seek partners who bring subject matter expertise that will benefit the participants and resources that are developed for our programs, and who can extend the reach of our services. Examples of these partners include:

American Library Association

We partnered with the American Library Association and its Public Library Association division to investigate perceptions and support among US voters and how they may have shifted since 2008. From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018, was a national study of the awareness, attitudes, and underlying motivations among US voters for supporting library funding.

Association for Rural & Small Libraries

Through a grant from IMLS, WebJunction and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries partnered on Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces. This program supported small and rural public libraries across the country as they reimagined and reconfigured their libraries into smart, responsive, and flexible spaces for their communities. 

Public Library Association

As the impact of the opioid epidemic has been felt in communities across the US, public libraries have chosen to be part of the community response. With funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we partnered with the Public Library Association to share knowledge and resources that can help public libraries and their community partners develop effective strategies to address the opioid epidemic in America.

Space Science Institute

WebJunction served as co-Principal Investigator in partnership with the Space Science Institute on the National Science Foundation-funded "Building Resilient Communities" project, an initiative focused on strengthening community resilience to climate change. WebJunction staff led the development of a program agenda for the two-day Climate Action Symposium in September 2024. This national gathering brought together library professionals, community leaders, government agencies, and funding partners to explore practical approaches to climate action. Additionally, we worked with the project team to develop and produce a webinar series that provided library staff with training and insights from experts across libraries and other key sectors. 

Sustainable Libraries Initiative

In 2024, the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) and the American Library Association launched the National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries. WebJunction has worked with SLI to develop resources on this topic that focus on actionable, practical ideas to address climate change and contribute to a future that considers not only climate change mitigation, but also adaptation and justice.

State library agencies

State library agencies across the US have been vital supporters of WebJunction since our launch in 2003. Today, 34 state libraries, along with OCLC, provide the generous support that keeps WebJunction freely available to all library workers and volunteers. We engage with these supporters to help identify priority topics and emerging needs for library staff, as well as to extend our reach to the library community. 

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