WebJunction news archives

Public libraries provide spaces where people of all backgrounds can connect, learn, and build a shared future. They also help build social trust and civic engagement. To support this vital work, IREX, the Urban Libraries Council, and OCLC’s WebJuncti...

Beginning a new role as a children's librarian can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Children's librarians play an important role in supporting early literacy, learning, and family engagement in their communities.

It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and you'll have plenty of choices this month. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection,...

The Association for Rural & Small Library’s national research project on solo librarians is nearly complete — and the final piece is hearing from you. If you work in a public library in a solo or solo-...

Arapahoe Libraries in Colorado share their experience providing outreach services to Hispanohablantes, (a group or community whose first language is Spanish or Castilian Spanish) who may never have used a library in the US or their home country. Thei...

WebJunction recently sat down with Terri Carroll, Director of Communications and Design at Toledo Lucas County Public Library, to talk about the strategies her team uses to drive engagement. We were impressed with their 20,000 new library card signup...

This summer, public libraries across the country are invited to join the American Conversation Project (ACP) — a national initiative bringing communities together to share stories and strengthen civic bonds ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Sign ...

Whether you love social media or have a more complicated relationship with it, it can be a powerful tool to connect with your community and tell the library’s story. It can even be fun! This article offers practical tips for using social media to pro...

Effective written communication is a great tool in every library staffer’s tool belt. Often called business writing, professional communication includes emails to the director, letters to patrons, press releases, and policy recommendations. The secon...

WebJunction is excited to announce the publication of three new LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses to complete the new Library Catalog series.