Crossroads
Here are links to the most recent year's issues of Crossroads, the e-newsletter from WebJunction. To find older issues, visit WorldCat.
December 18, 2024: Pets, podcasts, and page-turning reading programs
As we wrap up another year, we want to express our gratitude for being part of this vibrant community of library learners. Your engagement, along with the support of state libraries and OCLC, makes our work possible. Read more...
December 4, 2024: Building stronger library teams
This edition of Crossroads is all about strengthening your library’s foundation—your people. From fostering a culture of learning to equipping trustees with essential resources, we're highlighting strategies to help your team thrive. Read more...
November 20, 2024: Library arts programs spark creativity and connection
WebJunction is committed to supporting library staff in your work through opportunities for learning, collaboration, and research. Read on for articles and resources that show how libraries continue to be creative and compassionate hubs for their communities. Read more...
November 6, 2024: Three ways libraries are serving their communities
This edition features three ways libraries are making a positive impact in our communities, and resources to support these efforts. Read more...
October 16, 2024: Your library’s role in climate action
This month’s newsletter illuminates the power of libraries working together to address pressing community issues. From climate action to voter registration to the power of data analytics, we have resources to help support the work your library is doing. Read more...
October 2, 2024: Catch up on library learning
This month, we’re pleased to offer a fresh lineup of articles and webinars focused on community engagement, library services, and planning and development. Read more...
September 18, 2024: A survey, a forum, and more
We have a wide range of opportunities and new resources to share this month, including a request for your feedback on the skills that you think are foundational for library staff. Read more...
September 4, 2024: New grant supports continuing education for core library skills
OCLC's WebJunction has received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to partner with the Idaho Commission for Libraries in creating a free online continuing education program for public library staff. Read more...
August 21, 2024: Resources for library learners
With kids headed back to school, there’s no better time to pursue learning opportunities of your own. Read more...
August 7, 2024: Community voices lead the way at Colorado library
We’re kicking off August with new articles, webinars, and resources to support the important work you’re doing in your communities. Read more...
July 17, 2024: New on-demand course for library, archive, and museum staff
WebJunction is committed to supporting library staff in their work through opportunities for learning, collaboration, and research. This month, we’re introducing a new course to help support your library’s work in creating digital collections. Read more...
July 3, 2024: Tools and strategies for voter education
We’re kicking off another month with a selection of articles and webinars, plus a few resources that you might have missed the first time around. Read more...
June 19, 2024: Connect with us at ALA Annual
Are you headed to the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego later this month? If so, we invite you to stop by the OCLC booth to say hello and attend one of our sessions. Read more...
June 5, 2024: WebJunction resource roundup
WebJunction maintains a treasure trove of resources created just for you. Dive into our latest resource roundup featuring essential tools for libraries, designed to enrich your knowledge and elevate your impact. Read more...
May 15, 2024: Bike, read, repeat—Libraries celebrate National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, and libraries across the country are helping their community members hop onto two wheels (or more) to celebrate. Read more...
May 1, 2024: Cultivating connection with library gardens
We’re pleased to offer library-specific courses and webinars across more than 30 topic areas, all available for free through the generous support of OCLC and state library agencies Read more...
April 17, 2024: Celebrating and supporting neurodiverse community members
During Autism Acceptance Month, we’re spotlighting ways libraries are helping to ensure that autistic individuals and people across the neurodiversity spectrum feel welcome and supported by libraries. Read more...
April 3, 2024: New Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries
WebJunction is committed to supporting library staff in their work, through opportunities for learning, collaboration, and research. Read more...
March 20, 2024: Join us at PLA
Are you attending PLA next month? If so, we hope you’ll stop by our booth to meet the team, hear more about our learning resources, and grab a cup of coffee. Read more...
March 6, 2024: Curating diverse storytime collections
We’re always excited to bring you news and learning opportunities from across the field. Dive into this issue to explore new articles and webinars, plus a few resources that you might have missed the first time around. Read more...
February 21, 2024: Using Data to Better Serve Your Community
We’re thrilled to help spread the word about the upcoming Research Institute for Public Libraries webinar series on data and assessment. Read on for even more great learning opportunities... Read more...
February 7, 2024: Authentic Relationships, Engaged Communities
This month, we’re inviting you to dive into the facets of community engagement and development with guest blogger and presenter, Dr. Audrey Barbakoff. Read more...
Personal growth and professional development are always popular topics at the beginning of a new year. This month, we’re highlighting a leadership development opportunity, plus a handful of recordings from recent webinars. Read more...
January 3, 2024: Community Engagement Resources
Welcome to another year of learning together! We’re ringing in 2024 with even more webinars, courses, articles, and other resources to support your work of powering strong libraries at the heart of vibrant communities. Read more...
December 20, 2023: A Year of Library Learning
As another year ends, we thank you for being a part of this community of library learners. We couldn’t do this work without you. Read more...
December 6, 2023: Recognizing Community Collaborators
Community partnerships offer a great way to increase the impact of library programs and initiatives. This issue offers a variety of examples of how libraries across the country are doing just that. Read more...
November 15, 2023: Climate Justice, School Readiness Toolkit, and Community Outreach Resources
Although the end of another year is fast-approaching, we have no plans to shift to “let’s circle back after the holidays” season here at WebJunction. Read more...
November 1, 2023: Veterans Resources, Supercharged Storytimes, and Library Card Access Survey
This month, we invite you to explore tools and articles across a range of topic areas. In honor of Veterans Day in the US, we’re sharing a resource collection that can help inform your library’s programming, support, and outreach to Veterans and their families. Read more...
October 18, 2023: Resources for Community Support and Engagement
The importance of libraries as safe places for community members to connect to each other and find trusted information has been magnified in recent years, even as unprecedented pressures threaten this work. Read more...
October 4, 2023: New Courses Launch for Library, Archive, and Museum Staff
October’s issue is packed full of new resources to support library staff—including four new additions to our Course Catalog. Read more...
September 20, 2023: Diving Deeper into Library Topics
Take a deep dive into library-specific courses and webinars across more than 30 topic areas, all available for free through the generous support of OCLC and state library agencies. Read more...
September 6, 2023: What’s New at WebJunction
The next time you visit the WebJunction Course Catalog, you might notice it looks a little different. We’ve just launched an update, which includes a new look and improved features to enhance your user experience. Read more...
August 16, 2023: Library Learning Highlights
WebJunction courses and webinars are always free through our Course Catalog, offering you the chance to learn when it works best for you. Highlighted here are a handful of webinar recordings that can help you meet your professional goals. Read more...
August 2, 2023: Bringing You News You Can Use
WebJunction is grateful to bring you news and learning opportunities from across the field, highlighting the important and relevant work of colleagues and organizations throughout libraries and beyond. Read more...
July 19, 2023: Bridgebuilding Resources
Are you a bridgebuilder? If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance the answer is yes. Bridgebuilding plays a vital role in cultivating strong communities, and that’s why we’re inviting you to visit the new Bridgebuilding Resource Hub on WebJunction. Read more...
July 5, 2023: 20 Years of Library Learning
WebJunction is, first and foremost, the learning place for libraries. But what makes it special is our approach: We’re committed to listening, collaborating, and doing our own learning, too. Read more...
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