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.

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, ...

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.

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 ...