WebJunction

Every two years, @OCLC's WebJunction surveys our users to better understand your challenges, priorities, and how we can better meet your needs. ⤵️ In this first in a two-part series, we share what users are looking for out of their WebJunction experience. webjunction.org/news/webjuncti…

Don't miss our free webinar next Wednesday, 30 July, to learn how the new LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance services. We'll be joined by @ICfLibs to provide an overview of the Collection Management series. ⬇️ Register below. #WJwebinar webjunction.org/events/webjunc…

Join us on July 30 for a free webinar to learn how our new Collection Management LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. oc.lc/3GPDcRV webjunction.org/events/webjunc…

We're fired up🔥for the 1st of the month and a full list of learning opportunities for library staff. What are you going to add to your calendar? oc.lc/4lyIekC webjunction.org/news/webjuncti…

Our latest article on AI outlines some ideas and examples for AI programming in public libraries, along with resources to help your library develop local events. Check it out! ⬇️ oc.lc/4kYUL12

Join us on July 30 for a webinar to explore how our new Collection Management courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. ⤵️ Register now.

It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar 📅. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming💡ideas, develop your leadership skills, or sharpen your technology know-how, there's something here to support your growth. oc.lc/3SMQlxB

We’re excited to give you a sneak peek into our new program, LiFT (Library Foundational Training)! LiFT is a refreshed series of online courses designed to empower library staff with the essential skills they need to succeed. oc.lc/4jEIH3r

It's not too late to register for these free May webinars for library staff! 🙂 Thanks to the Maine State Library for this great compilation.

Have you been thinking about how AI might be able to help with your work in the future? From writing grant proposals to supporting the development of programming to marketing, we're looking at how evolving technology may impact the work of library staff. oc.lc/4drYvVF

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Library Journal Movers & Shakers! Here's to the remarkable advocates, change agents, community builders, educators, and innovators in our libraries. #LJMovers2025 lite.spr.ly/6007HTmT libraryjournal.com/page/movers-an…

Join us on June 4 for a free webinar, "Resources and strategies to protect older adults from fraud and scams." ➡️ Register now and get it on your calendar! oc.lc/44Wgt07 webjunction.org/events/webjunc…

April is National Garden Month, and we're excited to see so many beautiful 🌷🌹🪻 blooming. Check out this compilation of resources to help your library create gardening programs for adults and kids. Let's get growing! oc.lc/4jOEgDH webjunction.org/news/webjuncti…

Join us for a free webinar on AI and public libraries on May 1. Register now and get it on your calendar! oc.lc/3G11APP webjunction.org/events/webjunc…

Last month, we asked library staff to share their thoughts and questions about AI through a quick poll, and the results are in. Find the key takeaways in the latest article from WebJunction. oc.lc/42ijgiz

Can you have your book and eat it, too? Yes! Edible Book Festivals are a fun way to blend creativity, community, and a shared love for stories. This article outlines how these events invite book lovers to craft edible art inspired by books oc.lc/3FFFKkP

Join us on Thursday, March 13, for a #WJwebinar to explore how libraries can effectively support individuals and families affected by incarceration—whether through outreach to local jails or providing services to those re-entering society. webjunction.org/events/webjunc…

The latest #AdvancingIDEAs—a series on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility—has been posted on #HangingTogether by #OCLCresearch. ⤵️ Learn about the earliest known African American cookbook, neuroinclusive library workplaces, and more. hangingtogether.org/advancing-idea…

New research on libraries and disaster prep/recovery shows 84% of library leaders agree libraries play a critical role in disaster response. But only 36% knew about federal disaster funding, and only half had emergency plans. Learn more: escholarship.org/uc/item/0bv114…

We're looking for a project coordinator to support two grant-funded projects, on digital collections stewardship and foundational CE for public library staff. Learn more and spread the word: oclc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OCLC_Car…