WebJunction news archives

Passive programming can be a win on so many levels—cost, staff time, return on investment, a multi-generational grand slam. The very passive nature of it means it is defined by how patrons engage with it. Passive programming invites opinions, creativ...

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,...

Explore webinar recordings that provide library managers with support in effective hiring, onboarding, and supervising staff to retain a solid team. Watch three new webinar recordings provided by the Vermont Department of Libraries, available free in...

Public libraries provide spaces where people can connect, learn, and build a shared future. They also play a crucial role in fostering social trust and civic engagement. IREX and the Urban Libraries Council have been partnering with OCLC’s WebJunctio...

For small libraries with limited resources, the prospect of open data may seem daunting. The Open Data Toolkit, by the Asotin County Library, offers resources for libraries of any size to publish local open data. Supporting local open data can increa...

Public Library Fundamentals, the newest addition to the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program, introduces the core principles and values that shape public libraries. This on-demand course also explores what makes public libraries unique, how t...

Every two years, we ask for feedback on what WebJunction offers so we can better understand your challenges, priorities, and how we can better meet your needs and interests. Here’s how we’re using what we learned from you to plan what’s next.

Every two years, WebJunction surveys our users for feedback on what we offer to better understand library staff’s challenges, priorities, and interests. Here, we’ll share what we learned about what our users want out of their WebJunction experience.

What is the role of public libraries in the rapid adoption of AI technology? Learn about how libraries can leverage AI for complex data-driven storytelling, the need for public information literacy education, and ongoing ethical considerations.

Public libraries have played an important role in fostering and promoting digital literacy skills within their communities. The rapid developments of AI present the latest opportunity for public libraries to engage with and educate patrons on technol...