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***Notice to our members: WJ-BC is shutting down on March 31st, 2010. Members have until this date (or until we run out of credits) to sign up for free courses through our course catalog. Once signed up, you have up to one year to complete the course (even after WJ-BC is deactivated), so act quickly and register now! Regular restrictions apply.

 

What is WJBC?

WebJunction BC is a place for BC library staff, trustees and volunteers to meet online to learn and share information about all types of libraries. 

WJBC is supported by  the BC Library Association, the BC Public Library Services Branch, the BC Library Trustees' Association and the BC Teacher-Librarians' Association, as well as our WebJunction partners across North America.

Comments? Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Continue on for more about WJBC and a feedback form.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS  

Featured Topic: Workforce Resources

State libraries partnering to discuss needs of the unemployed workforce

Read the myriad ways state libraries are forming partnerships and securing funding to help libraries support the unemployed in their communities.

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Featured Resource: Competencies for Social Networking in Libraries

screenshot of internet browser page

This publication describes the knowledge, skills and attitudes about online tools that today's library staff need.

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Featured Course: Using Databases (LE@D)

Knowledge Commons at University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library

This course will hone your ability to select the best online database and apply a search strategy that will meet your patron's information needs quickly and accurately.

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Spotlight on WebJunction-Ohio

 WJ-Ohio

WebJunction-Ohio offers a version of WebJunction content and courses that is geared toward library staff in its region.

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Tip of the Month  

Wireless Networking

Have you been thinking recently about bringing wireless networking capability to your library, but are unsure of the whats, the hows, and the wherefors? Already hooked up, but worried about how to offer wireless support to your patrons? Well, wonder no more! Webjunction has put together a guide on Wireless Networking that is sure to, ahem, spark your interest!

Wireless Networking Guide »

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Blog Updates  

Clarkston Library (East Renfrewshire, Scotland) staff show off their Facebook presence

Libraries Respond to the Growing Use of Social Networking

As the trend in use of online social networks continues sharply upward, many libraries realize that having an understanding of these and other popular web-based tools is an important skill needed to serve the 21st-century patron. Library staff are not just learning about online tools, but are using them for their work and professional networking. If you are just getting started with online tools or want ideas of how to use them more effectively for library service and outreach, you'll find resources here to help you.

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