WebJunction
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The State Library is partnering with OCLC to provide free access to WebJunction’s self-paced courses for all library workers, volunteers and students in New York State.
The State Library has designated WebJunction as an approved provider of professional development required to maintain active New York State public librarian certification. The free access is open now at learn.webjunction.org.
Recorded WebJunction Webinars
- Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff
- REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums: Project Update and Community Reflections
- Resources for Wellbeing: Toolkit Tour for Rural & Small Libraries
- Envisioning Future Library Experiences: Service Design Techniques for Responsive Libraries
- What's Format Got to Do with It? The Role Information Formats Play in Evaluating Search Results
- Strengthening Communities: Food Access at Your Library
To view a complete list of past WebJunction webinars, go to: WebJunction Webinar Recordings
WebJunction continues to grow its learning content, programs, and resources on topics of high interest.
Here is a list of what library staff can find on the site and throughout the year:
- WebJunction hosts many live webinar sessions throughout the year -- free online events that allow library workers from around the country and the globe to meet and learn from library leaders and fellow library practitioners. Attendees are eligible to receive a certificate of attendance. WebJunction also provides a listing of free training opportunities.
- A catalog of free self-paced courses and curated webinar archives has been developed in collaboration with LibraryU, Infopeople, and other content providers. Seven new courses developed specifically for library workers have already been added to the catalog this fall. To access this content, simply create your free account at learn.webjunction.org.
- Certificates of completion will be provided for courses finished or webinar archive viewed through the WebJunction catalog.
- Dozens of new articles on hot library topics written by WebJunction staff and library practitioners are published on a regular basis and highlighted on the WebJunction.org homepage.
- Crossroads e-newsletter is broadcast each month, to announce upcoming learning opportunities and provide updates on what is happening in the library world. Make sure you and your colleagues are subscribed!
To visit the WebJunction course catalog and set up a free account, go to learn.webjunction.org. For all other content and programs, visit www.webjunction.org.
Questions about public librarian certification and professional development requirements may be directed to Amy Heebner.