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Want to host a successful job fair at your library? Don't miss our #WJwebinar next Tuesday, Oct. 13, with Champaign Public Library's Cat Purcell, who will share practical strategies for planning, promoting, and executing.
⬇️ Learn more and register here. oc.lc/4zclOfG
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Public libraries are uniquely positioned to support workforce development. 💼 Join OCLC's @WebJunction on 13 October to learn practical strategies for executing a successful job fair at your library.
⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4yGHp04
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"How to host a job fair at your library" is presented by:
🔵 Cat Purcell, Champaign Public Library
📅 13 October | 12-1 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar oc.lc/4yGHp04
Communities rely on libraries to offer dynamic spaces that can meet their needs. But in a small library, space can be at a premium.
⬇️ Check out these best practices and resources to learn how to think smart in transforming your library's small spaces. oc.lc/4dcKufN
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#EngagedLibraries offer dynamic spaces that meet community needs. 👷 In this article from OCLC’s @WebJunction, learn how you can transform your small spaces into smart spaces where discovery and community intersect.
➡️ Read the article: oc.lc/4yYd6S7
ALT This split image has a man reading a book to two young boys on a blue bench in a library on the left, and on the right, a boy sits in a round chair while reading intently amidst bookshelves. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.
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📲 Have you reimagined and innovated spaces in your library? Share your story on social media by including #EngagedLibraries and tagging OCLC in your post.
⤵️ Learn more about sharing your community engagement success stories. oc.lc/engaged-libraries
Learning with peers who understand your work can help motivate you to apply what you are learning.
⬇️ Our short, self-paced course will walk you through the practical steps for planning a learning group and provide a facilitation guide to get you started. oc.lc/4xxNt9Q
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AI is affecting everyone, including your patrons. 💻 Join OCLC's @WebJunction on 21 September to learn how public libraries can ensure communities nationwide can decide what a good AI future looks like.
⤵️ Learn more and register here. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4yBInKD
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"Intentional AI conversations at your library" is presented by:
🔵 Andres Ramirez, AI Safety Awareness Project
📅 21 September | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar oc.lc/4yBInKD
Join us tomorrow, September 10, to learn how public libraries can play an important role in helping communities understand a world with generative AI. We'll be joined by panelists from @UW.
➡️ Register here: webjunction.org/events/webju…
GenAI continues to integrate into our daily lives. 💻 Join OCLC's @WebJunction on 10 September to learn how public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.
⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4ybBa3M
"Stepping into a leadership role can feel daunting..."
⬇️ In our latest article, Andrew Harbison, Director of @OCLC's WebJunction, shares his tips and experiences for new public library directors and managers. oc.lc/3UzMb0d
Join us and staff at Kenosha Public Library this Thursday, August 13, to learn how making a mess can benefit your patrons. 🧸🎨 We'll explain how to embrace and manage it, as well as provide fun programming ideas.
⬇️ Register here. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4hnPKQx
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries' national research on solo librarians is nearly complete — and the final piece is hearing from you.
➡️ Take this survey on barriers to professional development, leadership, and community connection by August 9: webjunction.org/news/webjunc…
ALT A librarian with long hair reads a book to two children on a colorful rug in a library. Text reads, \"Your Voice Matters: Take the Solo Library Worker Survey.\" The Association for Rural & Small Libraries logo is at the top.
Librarians can be a trusted source of support for teens as they navigate adolescence, but where do you start? The key is building trust.
⬇️ If you are new to teen librarianship or looking to expand your skills, discover tips and resources for success. oc.lc/3TvxavQ
Ready to grow something special for your community? Join us next Tuesday for all the foundational pieces you need to launch and manage a seed library. We'll be joined by Rebecca Newburn, Founder of the Seed Library Network.
⬇️ Register below. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4pgLkwL
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
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
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…
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…
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…
