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Building a vibrant online community: Social media tips to engage and inspire
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/social-media-tips.html
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
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/american-conversation-project.html
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
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/public-speaking-tips.html
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
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/lift-catalog-series.html
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
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/ai-collection-policy-framework.html
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…
Say it loud, say it clear: Writing for everyday library communication
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/writing-everyday-library-communication.html
Published: February 23, 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…
Research-based Information and Media Literacy Resource Hub Launched
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/information-media-literacy-resource-hub.html
Published: February 18, 2026 10:30
Empowering Informed Communities (EIC), a project of the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP), has released an updated website with research-based media and information literacy resources and tools for public libraries. EIC…
Introduction to the Library Catalog: New course from LiFT
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/intro-library-catalog.html
Published: January 30, 2026 10:00
Introduction to the Library Catalog, the newest course in the LiFT (Library Foundational Training) program, kicks off the four-course Library Catalog Series coming in the next few months. This course walks the learner through what a library catalog is, its…
Understanding WCAG: Making digital spaces welcoming for everyone
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/understanding-wcag-accessible-digital-content.html
Published: January 26, 2026 14:00
Libraries work hard to make sure everyone in their community can find and use the resources they need. That commitment extends to the digital world, too, but figuring out where to start with web accessibility can feel overwhelming. The Web Content…
WebJunction wrap-up: Your 2025 library learning priorities
http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/news/webjunction/webjunction-wrap-up-2025.html
Published: January 23, 2026 11:00
As the New Year gets underway, many of us are looking back on what we did and where we want to go next. At WebJunction, that reflection has a practical purpose: helping us plan for what comes next. We looked at what learning content you engaged with…