Spiceworks and WebJunction team up to help libraries manage technology

Just like TechAtlas, Spiceworks has automated tools that can collect information about your computers to help maintain a current inventory of technology, plus other great features like detailed reports. Download and explore the features available through Spiceworks and learn how managing technology in your library can be much easier (and still free). Then let us know what you think: email techatlas@webjunction.org.

February Learning Webinar: Library Leadership

Our February 13 Learning Webinar will focus on issues, challenges and best practices around successful leadership in the library field. Whether you are a veteran director or gaining experience in your first management position, this webinar will offer resources for developing practical leadership skills in the library. Featuring guest speaker Pat Wagner, educator, trainer, writer and consultant for Pattern Research, Inc. Registration for this webinar is optional. To register and receive an email reminder, visit the WebJunction Calendar of Events.

SLO In-Depth Webinar: Oklahoma's Siga Adelante (Moving Forward) Program

Pat Williams, project coordinator for the Oklahoma Siga Adelante Program, will speak on February 12 about the program the Oklahoma Department of Libraries in partnership with WebJunction developed to implement workshops on various topics to Spanish-speaking library patrons in their state. Manuals on the topics of citizenship, health, and family literacy are now available for download.

Rural In-Focus Webinar: Collaborating with your Community

Join Bonnie McKewon, director of Northwest Iowa Library Service, on January 24 as she presents a "Top 10" list of ideas to reinvigorate cooperation among libraries. Ideas like shared programming, shared staffing, board and staff development days, countywide wikis, and more will be discussed. Get tips on how to strengthen relationships, use time and talent more effectively, be more deliberate and find greater purpose, and tell even better stories to community leaders.

Course of the Month: Outlook

Take control of your inbox with this series of courses on using Outlook. Each self-paced course will cover how to effectively organize e-mail messages, schedule appointments, manage your calendar and keep track of contacts and daily tasks. Choose from courses on Outlook 98, Outlook 2002 or Outlook 2003. For January these courses are discounted at $10 – less than half price. If you're in a WebJunction community partner state, these courses are free, thanks to your state's subscription.

WJ Community of the Month: Kansas

WebJunction-Kansas has created a collection of resources associated with Reaching for Excellence: The Kansas Library Trustee Certification Program. The collection is relevant to the work of all libraries committed to strengthening library service through knowledgeable public library trustees. Visit http://ks.webjunction.org to find these excellent resources and more.