ARSL Partners with WebJunction

The Association for Rural and Small Libraries is now partnering with WebJunction and is moving resources to its new home at Webjunction.org/ARSL. You can find ARSL journal articles, newsletters, organization and event information, and discussions on the site now; watch for more migration of content in the coming weeks.

Your Survey Feedback Inspired Site Enhancements

We've made some changes to WebJunction navigation in response to your member survey input. There are now direct links to popular pages right on the homepage; it is easier to discover new and relevant articles; the Community section has been simplified; and we've made it easier to get involved. Read our recent blog post for more details.

Track Upcoming Events and Webinars

Have you checked out our new Events page? It displays forthcoming webinar and conference information, and links to the new WebJunction Calendar. You can also access all of the archived webinars from the Events page. If you would like to make plans to meet up at a conference or share information about your own upcoming events, join the discussion boards.

Ocean County Library releases Diversity Cookbook

A team of librarians from OCL has created an online database to assist in planning diversity programs, and have opened it up to library staff across the country. You can browse, search, and add "recipes" of diversity programs that your library is implementing. Its developers will be explaining in more detail how the Diversity Cookbook works at the October 16 In Depth Webinar.

Course of the Month: HTML

Whether you are creating your first web page or maintaining your library's website, having a basic knowledge of HTML is useful. This seven-part series will help you create web pages using HTML and CSS, as well as cover some advanced multimedia features such as Active X JavaScript. For October this course is discounted at $10—less than half price. If you're in a WebJunction community partner state, the course is free, thanks to your state's subscription.

Rural In-Focus Webinar: Bringing people together at the library: Rural Libraries as Place

More and more people are accessing information and resources from home and work computers. Does that mean the physical library will go away? NO WAY! Join guest presenter Cindi Hickey, Continuing Education Librarian and WebJunction Coordinator for the State Library of Kansas, on October 25, as we talk about the evolving role of the physical library space, and highlight innovative and interesting rural library examples.

The Accidental Technology Trainer

In this month’s Learning Webinar, Stephanie Gerding, author of The Accidental Technology Trainer: A Guide for Libraries, will address common concerns, recommend tools and techniques, and share helpful advice from her many years coordinating and providing training for libraries of all types around the country. Register for this webinar through the WebJunction Calendar and be entered in a drawing to receive a free copy of Stephanie's book!

WJ Community of the Month: Illinois

Illinois library staff are invited to meet at WebJunction-Illinois. Sponsored by the Illinois State Library, WJ-Illinois combines national and Illinois-specific content and resources to provide a relevant mix of global and customized information for library staff of all types of libraries. Plan now to attend the official ribbon cutting for the site at ILA on October 11, 10:30 a.m., at Illinois State Library's exhibit booth.