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New children's librarians: 7 tips for starting your journey

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Published: June 18, 2026 10:00

Beginning a new role as a children's librarian can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Children's librarians play an important role in supporting early literacy, learning, and family engagement in their communities. If you're new to children's…

Free June webinars for library staff

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Published: June 1, 2026 12:00

It's a great time to put a lea rning 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,…

Beyond the branch: Lessons from taking library outreach to underserved communities

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Published: May 22, 2026 11:11

Arapahoe Libraries in Colorado share their experience providing outreach services to Hispanohablantes, (a group or community whose first language is Spanish or Castilian Spanish) who may never have used a library in the US or their home country. Their…

Every arrow in the quiver: Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s engagement strategy hits the mark

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Published: May 14, 2026 12:26

WebJunction recently sat down with Terri Carroll, Director of Communications and Design at Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to talk about the strategies her team uses to drive engagement. We were impressed with their 20,000 new library card signups in…

Free May webinars for library staff

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Published: May 1, 2026 12:00

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 a vibrant online community: Social media tips to engage and inspire

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Published: April 24, 2026 03:00

Whether you love social media or have a more complicated relationship with it, it can be a powerful tool to connect with your community and tell the library’s story. It can even be fun! This article offers practical tips for using social media to promote…

Bring the American Conversation Project to your community

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Published: April 22, 2026 03:00

This summer, public libraries across the country are invited to join the American Conversation Project (ACP) — a national initiative bringing communities together to share stories and strengthen civic bonds ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Sign up by…

Finding your voice: Public speaking tips for library staff

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Published: March 30, 2026 10:00

Effective written communication is a great tool in every library staffer’s tool belt. Often called business writing, professional communication includes emails to the director, letters to patrons, press releases, and policy recommendations. The second…

Strengthen cataloging skills with new LiFT course series

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Published: March 26, 2026 03:00

WebJunction is excited to announce the publication of three new LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses to complete the new Library Catalog series. These courses are part of the LiFT program of free, on-demand courses created to give staff and…

Considering AI in your collection policy: A practical framework for libraries

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Published: February 26, 2026 14:00

AI is shaking up publishing, and staff at Salt Lake County Library shared their proactive approach in a recent WebJunction Webinar. The main takeaway: libraries cannot ignore AI-generated content. Instead, they must engage with it intentionally. By…