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Free January webinars for library staff
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html
Published: January 5, 2026 14:00
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,…
Building reference skills with LiFT: The reference interview
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/reference-interview-lift.html
Published: December 23, 2025 10:00
The Reference Interview, the newest course in the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program, introduces learners to the reference interview, a service that library staff can provide to connect with users and meet their information needs. This on-demand…
Clear, confident communication for your library
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/library-communication-strategies.html
Published: December 19, 2025 10:00
In our world of information overload, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and effectively connect with library users and stakeholders on important messaging. Whether you're promoting a new program or event, providing statements of library value to…
Little Tea Library creates a café-like atmosphere
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/little-tea-library.html
Published: December 1, 2025 10:00
Do you have an old card catalog gathering dust in a storage closet? The Bay St. Louis Library in the Hancock County Library System in Mississippi put its old card catalog to good use by turning it into a tea library. This creative approach to repurposing…
Free December webinars for library staff
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html
Published: November 26, 2025 14:00
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,…
Quick wins to boost engagement with passive programming
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/quick-wins-passive-programming.html
Published: November 13, 2025 03:00
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, creativity,…
Build your management toolkit: New webinars on hiring and supervision
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/management-webinars-hiring-and-supervision.html
Published: October 28, 2025 14:00
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…
Deepen community connections with new bridgebuilding resources
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/community-connections-new-bridgebuilding-resources.html
Published: October 16, 2025 14:00
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 WebJunction for…
Local open data made simple: A toolkit for any-sized library
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/local-open-data-toolkit-news.html
Published: October 13, 2025 10:00
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 increase…
Free October webinars for library staff
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/free-webinars-for-library-staff.html
Published: September 30, 2025 17:00
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,…