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  • 2021-survey

    We want to hear from you! Take our experience survey

    WebJunction would like to collect your input in our 2025 Experience Survey. The goal of this survey is to make sure that WebJunction continues to be the best resource it can be to support all kinds of library learning. Please take a few minutes to sh...

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    How public libraries are teaching AI and digital literacy skills

    Public libraries have played an important role in fostering and promoting digital literacy skills within their communities. The rapid developments of AI present the latest opportunity for public libraries to engage with and educate patrons on technol...

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    Back to basics: Sharpening foundational skills with LiFT

    When we think about continuing education and professional development for library staff, it’s easy to focus on exciting new things: the latest technologies, innovative programming ideas, or emerging service models. What’s the next big trend? How can ...

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    Free June webinars for library staff

    There is a great list of free webinars to dive into this June. Whether you're looking to enhance your technology know-how, explore new approaches to reference services engagement, or design training, there's something here to support your growth. The...

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    Evolving technology: Using AI on the job

    Have you been thinking about how AI might be able to help with your work in the future? It might be useful to think about the ways AI is already embedded in our daily lives, such as in navigation apps that help us find the best route based on real-ti...

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    Introduction to AI

    Interests and concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact librarianship and the services that libraries provide are increasing. The field is vast, ever-changing, and, at times, overwhelming. This article was shaped by the 

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    The cure for loneliness might be at your local library

    Connection and belonging are essential for individual well-being and the health of our communities. But in recent years, loneliness, disconnection, and isolation have swept through the country. According to the US Surgeon General’s recent 

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    AI poll results: What we learned

    As part of our ongoing work on AI, we launched a poll in February’s Crossroads newsletter asking how AI is showing up in your library work. These poll results will inform our upcoming AI content and programming. Let’s dig into what you shared and wha...

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    Bite into a good book with an edible book event

    Go to the library and eat a book! The Edible Book is an international event that began in Santa Monica, California in 1999, where people use food to create representations of books, either a specific title or a generic “book.’ Events are usually held...

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    Healthy Places by Design: Advancing social connection and community wellbeing

    Healthy Places by Design is a nonprofit consulting organization dedicated to advancing community-led action and implementing proven, place-based strategies to improve health and wellbeing for all. By focusing on the built environment and social facto...