How to Design and Develop Your Library's Website
 With the advent of "do it yourself" web tools, it no longer requires a whole IT department to create and maintain a simple website. With careful planning, even a small library can make use of free or low-cost software to establish an online home for patrons to get information about the library (e.g., WordPress). Use the Guide to Website Development as a starting place to learn the ins and outs of this important skill. And the Web Design & Development section of the course catalog has a dozens of classes for the non-professional as well as programmers.
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IMLS Recognizes Work of Project Compass
 Project Compass, the IMLS-funded initiative by WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina, was acknowledged in the December 11 issue of the IMLS newsletter Primary Source. Be sure to join us on January 28 for an hour-long webinar on topics related to libraries and workforce recovery. The session will cover strategies for triaging social services, new ways to create partnerships with community agencies, and tactics that can be implemented on a shoestring budget. The session will include a brief introduction to Project Compass and to Workforce Resources, a new section on WebJunction created to collect library-specific resources and responses to these tough times.
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Register Now for Free Technology Essentials 2010 Conference
On February 9–10, WebJunction is hosting a two-day online conference, and you are invited to register for this free event today. The theme is Technology Essentials, with a focus on practical and timely strategies for leveraging technology in sustaining your library. Conference sessions and presenters include: - Sandra Nelson with The Planning Puzzle: Integrating your Strategic Plan and your Technology Plan
- Stephanie Gerding with Library Grants 101
- Joshua Dodson and Laura Slavin with WordPress for Library 2.0 and Beyond
- Pat Carterette with Learning When There's No Time (or Money) to Learn
- Karen McCoy with Implementing Reliable Instant Messaging at Your Library.
You won't want to miss this valuable learning opportunity for you and your staff. Full program and speaker information is now available here.
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Take Advantage of 20% Tuition Discount at Drexel Online
Read Suni Minorics' story about how she was able to pursue her interest in library and information science at Drexel's iSchool. Then take advantage of WebJunction's partnership with Drexel: simply submit your application by March 1 and enter "WEBJUNCTION" as the partner code, and you will receive a 20% tuition reduction.
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Return of the Instructor-Led Courses
Winter is a great time to take an online class—you don't have to worry about braving the elements to get to to it, or the class being canceled because of snow. So this winter we are bringing back the 3 most popular Amigos Library Services live online courses we offered last fall and adding 2 new titles we think you'll find valuable. Click on the titles to see the full descriptions and to sign up. Remember: If you are affiliated with a WebJunction Partner, be sure to enroll via your affiliation's course catalog to get free or discounted enrollment. The User Guide has more information about affiliations. |
Library Technology Reports Special Offer
In December, WebJunction partnered with ALA TechSource to present a webinar with library systems expert Marshall Breeding. The discussion focused on the current trend toward customization and increased user control in modern library systems. Many of the 500+ attendees expressed a desire to learn more about open source software. To that end, ALA TechSource is offering a special package of three issues of Library Technology Reports. In addition to Marshall Breeding’s most recent issue, Opening up Library Systems through Web Services and SOA: Hype or Reality, the package also includes his December 2008 issue, Open Source Integrated Library Systems, and Casey Bisson’s Open Source Software for Libraries. This set is available through the ALA Store for $64.50, a savings of over 50%. If you want to gain a broad understanding of how open source software can be used in a library environment, this package may be right for you. |
| | | Save Money on Training
Did you know that you can purchase WebJunction courses in bulk, for as low as $20 per unit? |  | | | Custom Course Catalogs
WebJunction can help your organization create its own course catalog that provides a central location to host, promote and track staff training. | | | | What's Happening on WebJunction?
The Hot Topics page highlights new and popular courses, documents, discussions, groups and events. | | | | New to WebJunction?
The Member Center will help you get started, introduce yourself to our community, find help, and join the conversation.
| | | | Partner Reception at ALA Midwinter
If you’re partnering with WebJunction to deliver your staff training or development programs and will be at ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston, you’re invited to attend an informal partner reception with us. Meet WebJunction staff and other partners, talk with other library organizations that deliver online training, and get an update on Project Compass. RSVP to info@webjunction.org in order to attend. | | | | Explore Library Webinar Programming
We've compiled a list of providers of free or low-cost webinars and archives that are relevant to libraries. Explore them and suggest additions. | | | | 
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