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Want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide? Join us next Thursday, June 11, for an introduction to practical nonfiction reader’s advisory skills with staff from Westerville Public Library. ⬇️ Register below. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4vqcZx2

Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff | OCLC's WebJunction

This webinar introduces practical nonfiction reader’s advisory skills, including how to conduct an effective readers' advisory interview. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping...

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The AI Safety Awareness Project will join us tomorrow for a fast-paced, beginner-friendly, and interactive overview of today’s most powerful AI systems, including AI's current capabilities and safety concepts. ⬇️ Register below. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4eZlw59

Where is AI in 2026 and where is it going?

AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. Join us for a...

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Every two years, @OCLC's WebJunction surveys our users to better understand your challenges, priorities, and how we can better meet your needs. ⤵️ In this first in a two-part series, we share what users are looking for out of their WebJunction experience. webjunction.org/news/webjunc…

2025 WebJunction experience survey results: Findings

Every two years, WebJunction surveys our users for feedback on what we offer to better understand library staff’s challenges, priorities, and interests. Here, we’ll share what we learned about what...

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Don't miss our free webinar next Wednesday, 30 July, to learn how the new LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance services. We'll be joined by @ICfLibs to provide an overview of the Collection Management series. ⬇️ Register below. #WJwebinar webjunction.org/events/webju…

Elevating core skills with new Library Foundation Training (LiFT) courses

Explore how the Collection Management LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. 

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Join us on July 30 for a free webinar to learn how our new Collection Management LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. oc.lc/3GPDcRV webjunction.org/events/webju…

Elevating core skills with new Library Foundation Training (LiFT) courses

Explore how the Collection Management LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. 

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We're fired up🔥for the 1st of the month and a full list of learning opportunities for library staff. What are you going to add to your calendar? oc.lc/4lyIekC webjunction.org/news/webjunc…

Free June webinars for library staff

It's a great time to find a free learning opportunity, and there are plenty of choices this month with this list provided by the Maine State Library. Explore these options for programming ideas,...

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Our latest article on AI outlines some ideas and examples for AI programming in public libraries, along with resources to help your library develop local events. Check it out! ⬇️ oc.lc/4kYUL12

How public libraries are teaching AI and digital literacy skills | OCLC WebJunction

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...

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Join us on July 30 for a webinar to explore how our new Collection Management courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. ⤵️ Register now.
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It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar 📅. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming💡ideas, develop your leadership skills, or sharpen your technology know-how, there's something here to support your growth. oc.lc/3SMQlxB

Free June webinars for library staff

It's a great time to find a free learning opportunity, and there are plenty of choices this month with this list provided by the Maine State Library. Explore these options for programming ideas,...

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We’re excited to give you a sneak peek into our new program, LiFT (Library Foundational Training)! LiFT is a refreshed series of online courses designed to empower library staff with the essential skills they need to succeed. oc.lc/4jEIH3r

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...

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It's not too late to register for these free May webinars for library staff! 🙂 Thanks to the Maine State Library for this great compilation.
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Have you been thinking about how AI might be able to help with your work in the future? From writing grant proposals to supporting the development of programming to marketing, we're looking at how evolving technology may impact the work of library staff. oc.lc/4drYvVF

Evolving technology: Using AI on the job | OCLC WebJunction

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...

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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Library Journal Movers & Shakers! Here's to the remarkable advocates, change agents, community builders, educators, and innovators in our libraries. #LJMovers2025 lite.spr.ly/6007HTmT libraryjournal.com/page/move…

Movers & Shakers 2025

A lot has happened in the library world since LJ opened up Movers nominations last fall, and the landscape looks decidedly different. But just as pandemic challenges drove new, creative processes, we...

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Join us on June 4 for a free webinar, "Resources and strategies to protect older adults from fraud and scams." ➡️ Register now and get it on your calendar! oc.lc/44Wgt07 webjunction.org/events/webju…

Resources and strategies to protect older adults from frauds and scams

Panelists will highlight free resources available for libraries to help patrons combat fraud and will share experiences hosting effective fraud prevention workshops.

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April is National Garden Month, and we're excited to see so many beautiful 🌷🌹🪻 blooming. Check out this compilation of resources to help your library create gardening programs for adults and kids. Let's get growing! oc.lc/4jOEgDH webjunction.org/news/webjunc…

Growing library garden programs

Library gardens offer a great way for community members to come together to learn, grow, and contribute towards a healthy, balanced environment. And creating a vibrant community green space or...

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Join us for a free webinar on AI and public libraries on May 1. Register now and get it on your calendar! oc.lc/3G11APP webjunction.org/events/webju…
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Last month, we asked library staff to share their thoughts and questions about AI through a quick poll, and the results are in. Find the key takeaways in the latest article from WebJunction. oc.lc/42ijgiz

AI poll results: What we learned | OCLC WebJunction

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...

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Can you have your book and eat it, too? Yes! Edible Book Festivals are a fun way to blend creativity, community, and a shared love for stories. This article outlines how these events invite book lovers to craft edible art inspired by books oc.lc/3FFFKkP
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Join us on Thursday, March 13, for a #WJwebinar to explore how libraries can effectively support individuals and families affected by incarceration—whether through outreach to local jails or providing services to those re-entering society. webjunction.org/events/webju…

Supporting communities impacted by incarceration through library services

Explore how public libraries can support individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

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The latest #AdvancingIDEAs—a series on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility—has been posted on #HangingTogether by #OCLCresearch. ⤵️ Learn about the earliest known African American cookbook, neuroinclusive library workplaces, and more. hangingtogether.org/advancin…

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 18 February 2025 - Hanging Together

In this edition: Earliest known African American cookbook; WebJunction webinar on neuroinclusive library workplaces; documentaries focus on libraries.

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