Free October webinars for library staff
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, there's something here to support your growth. The list, provided by the Maine State Library, includes over 50 webinars.
New Public Library Fundamentals course: Building confidence from the ground up
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 they serve their communities, and the ethics that guide the profession.
Our next steps: Insights from the WebJunction experience survey
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.
Your voice, your needs: Insights from the WebJunction experience survey
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's on the horizon for AI and public libraries?
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.
WebJunction highlights
Library Foundational Training (LiFT)
Navigating Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters (course series)
Researching low morale in libraries
Digital Collections Stewardship (course series)
Weed 'em and reap: Getting your collection from awful to awesome (webinar)
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Upcoming webinars
14 October 2025
Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media
This webinar will focus on identifying what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck. Learn practical tips so that you can leave the stress behind and start having fun engaging with your community on social media.
28 October 2025
10 Things Every Library Friend or Trustee Should Know
Join us to learn about the role and responsibilities of an effective library board member and how to be a true advocate for your library.
18 November 2025
Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing
Discover how one librarian launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 a year. Learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your library into the go-to after-school hub for enrichment, creativity, and connection.
09 December 2025
Navigating new building projects
Public library building and renovation projects are often once-in-a-generation events. Staff and leaders may never have done a similar project and may never do one again, making it imperative for libraries to learn from one another. Come learn from one library’s successful experience.