Up next in our Social Library series, we're featuring five libraries who are collaborating with local partners to provide innovative programs and services for their communities. From first responders to a community rec center, and from Death Cafes to charging stations, these examples are sure to inspire. If you'd like to see your library featured in an upcoming edition, please let us know via social@webjunction.org or find us on Facebook.

Livingston Parish Library‎ in Louisiana will be hosting Community Heroes Day in September. "All ages are invited to meet and celebrate first responders who help protect Livingston Parish. Enjoy... Read more

OCLC’s WebJunction program and the nonprofit  Legal Services Corporation are partnering to design and deliver a national online training course to public library staff that will strengthen access to civil legal justice.

The fact that the news, events, celebrations and even disasters that take place in our local communities are by now almost solely documented online is itself no longer new information. For many years the decline of print news has paralleled the increased use of websites, blogs and especially all forms of social media by local government, businesses, sports teams, community organizations, families and individuals to share news and information, plan and document events, communicate with friends, family and neighbors. The result is that vastly more information and documentation about local communities is available in real time than ever before, while... Read more

August can be a time of transition for library staff, as summer programs wind down and a new school year begins. Teams may be looking to reset their goals, objectives or tactics, and learning about new approaches can be a great way to infuse innovation and enthusiasm into the process. This month's free webinars (and one Virtual Summit!) could be a great place to find the inspiration you need. This list is collected by the Wyoming State Library and updated monthly on the Free Training page, where you can also view the offerings by category.

For additional training, check... Read more