WebJunction news archives

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 p...

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 i...

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 Ac...

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 ...

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-d...

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 va...

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. ...

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, creativ...

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...

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 WebJunctio...