WebJunction

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

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 our users want out of their WebJunction experience.

Don't miss our free webinar next Wednesday, 30 July, to learn how the new LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services. We'll be joined by the Idaho Commission for Libraries - ICfL to provide an overview of the Collection Management course, the first of the LiFT series.

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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. 

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. https://oc.lc/3GPDcRV

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. 

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? https://oc.lc/4lyIekC

Free July webinars for library staff It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and this July, you have lots of choices. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection, there's something here to support your growth. The lis...

The rapid developments of AI present the latest opportunity for public libraries to engage with and educate patrons on technology. Our latest article outlines some ideas and examples for AI programming in public libraries, along with resources to help your library develop local events. Check it out! ⬇️

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 libraries to engage with and educate patrons on technology. This includes helping people to understand wh...

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.

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. 

It's always a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar 📅, and this June, there are lots of excellent choices. 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. Our thanks to the Maine State Library for compiling this list!

Free June webinars for library staff It's always a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and this June, you have lots of excellent choices. Whether you're looking to learn more about the latest book releases, develop your leadership skills, or sharpen your technology know-how, there's something here to support your...

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. We’re working in partnership with the Idaho Commission for Libraries and are guided by feedback from project advisors and survey data from the field. Learn more about the initiative and the focus areas for the training!

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 service models. What’s the next big trend? How can we demonstrate our relevance to the community?...

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.

Free May webinars for library staff There is a great list of free webinars to dive into this May. Whether you're looking to enhance your technology know-how, explore new approaches to reference services, or designing training, there's something here to support your growth. The list, provided by the Maine State Library, includes over 5...

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 taking a look at how evolving technology may impact the work of library staff in this new article.

Evolving technology: Using AI on the job 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 apps that help us find the best route based on real-time traffic, receiving personalized product recomme...

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Library Journal Movers & Shakers! Here's to the remarkable advocates, change agents, community builders, educators, and innovators in our libraries.

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 think the 50 Movers profiled here demonstrate the strong work and resilience of libraries, now and t...