Personal growth & development
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WebJunction is committed to the idea of lifelong learning and that it takes many forms. This could be learning that we do to gain work-related knowledge, to develop communication skills, or even improve our personal health and wellness. Explore this topic area to find resources and information to help you cultivate a positive approach to situations in and out of the workplace.
Self-paced courses and webinar recordings on this topic are freely available in the WebJunction Course Catalog.
Most Recently Added
New Course: Media Smart Libraries
Publish Date: News / 27 September 2018
Children today need to be prepared for living in a digital, media-smart world and youth librarians are in a great position to effectively serve this need. Since digital technologies and online behaviors evolve so rapidly however, many librarians need...
Learning on the Go-Go-Go!
Publish Date: News / 11 September 2018
Slides and Learner Guide for Learning on the Go-Go-Go!, a session by Jennifer Peterson, presented at the 2018 Association for Rural and Small Libraries in Springfield, Illinois.
Bridging the Digital Divide by Building Digital Literacy Skills
Publish Date: News / 15 June 2018
Developing digital literacy skills for both patrons and staff has been part of the services of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library (OH) for some time. When Collections & Virtual Services Manager, Melanie Wilson, was invited to participate in a...
Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards
Publish Date: Webinar / 24 May 2018
In this webinar, presented in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, find out how to cultivate a culture of learning with your library trustees.
Shelving with Dewey: Self-paced Course Updated
Publish Date: News / 21 December 2017
Invite new staff or volunteers to become a top-notch Dewey shelver. In the recently updated course, Shelving with Dewey, learners new to the Dewey Decimal Classification system lea...
Design for Learning - All Seven Modules Now Available!
Publish Date: News / 19 September 2017
Online learning opens up a world of opportunity for learners, and having engaging courses and prepared trainers are essential to a successful experience. Designing and facilitating online learning are skills that require solid teaching fundamentals, ...
More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week
Publish Date: Webinar / 17 August 2017
This webinar explores factors that influence motivation at work and reviews strategies for keeping teams motivated and productive.
Best Practices - Web Conferencing Participants
Publish Date: Document / 15 May 2017
This collection of best practices for web conferencing participants was originally published in 2010 by Cindi Hickey and was updated in May 2017 by WebJunction staff.
Whole Person Librarianship: Fostering Empathy in Challenging Times
Publish Date: Webinar / 28 March 2017
Join us for this webinar to learn about Whole Person Librarianship which draws from social work concepts to help library staff become more confident in learning from, interacting with, and serving diverse patrons.
3 Ways Libraries Can Channel Understanding in Confusing Times
Publish Date: News / 16 November 2016
As individuals and communities react to conflict in the world, we're reminded of the ways in which libraries often serve as a sanctuary for those looking for physical or emotional safety. But unfortunately, even the committed and welcoming staff who ...