[OPLINLIST] FW: WebJunction resources and upcoming webinars

Wed Sep 11 14:21:39 EDT 2019

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Are you subscribed to Crossroads, WebJunction’s free enewsletter? Crossroads highlights new articles on WebJunction.org, including upcoming webinars and new course content. Subscribe today and stay up-to-date<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fexplore-topics%2Fwj-news%2Fcrossroads.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965209768&sdata=XQM1BxQ5VNpTXjpRnOGjumzckMJilLh8yyzzuXSpwzI%3D&reserved=0> on the latest news from this online learning community!

Highlighted Content on WebJunction
Two recent WebJunction articles look at how you can learn more about your community’s interests and needs.

  *   Quick Wins Through Community Discovery<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Fquick-wins-community-discovery.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965219776&sdata=sogaFXHkNdiXdR8TZKgMwJfFsDwNPpVAVXiyXwPnn1I%3D&reserved=0> – When libraries look to expand or revitalize the programs and services that they offer, they often turn to their community for inspiration and ideas. And the best way to learn what the community wants, is to ask, listen and observe! With a deeper understanding of the community, libraries can explore the possibilities for responding to community members’ ideas and suggestions.
  *   Using Big Data for Strategic Marketing<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Fusing-big-data-for-strategic-marketing.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965219776&sdata=MR%2FoZvpoBf1vMC8ZD6Btwk1lT4DVG%2Bp0b0C4Rpz9Mjo%3D&reserved=0> – When it comes to marketing the library, one of the big questions on the minds of library staff is: “How can we reach non-users to find out what would turn them into users?” One way to answer this is by using Google Trends, where you can learn more about your community and their interests!

WebJunction Webinars for You
In addition to the webinars highlighted in the Hooray for Freedom series above, the following upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog: https://learn.webjunction.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.webjunction.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965229783&sdata=fzoOSZG8t%2B0aoLTtXWdIa3rmkB7%2FF5QUMYra0NJBfLE%3D&reserved=0>.

Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft: How Libraries Can Help
Thursday, October 17, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/scams-fraud-and-identity-theft.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fscams-fraud-and-identity-theft.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965229783&sdata=nZZYub8bcDwghxcMAYX6uBYs81p7qLDlqXicD5iURts%3D&reserved=0>

Consumers are faced with increasingly complex scams and schemes used to defraud millions of people each year. As libraries strive to increase the digital and information literacy skills of their patrons, and provide timely and effective strategies for fraud protection, keeping up with options for consumer protection can be overwhelming. This webinar will explore the free resources available in multiple languages and formats provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that can be used by your patrons to protect their identity and to recognize and avoid scams. You’ll also hear how Johnson County Library is partnering with local agencies to provide programs and resources to empower consumers in their community.

Presented by: Carol Kando-Pineda, Counsel, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission; and Marty Johannes, Careers/Personal Finance Librarian, Johnson County Library (KS)

Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/public-libraries-partner-to-respond-to-the-opioid-crisis.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fpublic-libraries-partner-to-respond-to-the-opioid-crisis.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965239795&sdata=L1lMMtBQwP%2B5ULQ2PWnOqU6%2FrOhefpRxdmBe6cCYmD0%3D&reserved=0>

As communities across the country experience the impact of the opioid epidemic, public library staff are finding themselves on the front line of this public health crisis. How should libraries engage? Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Epidemic with Their Community<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fexplore-topics%2Fopioid-crisis.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7Cdf0c81cff6ee4ca9fd0b08d736c6d740%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637038099965239795&sdata=cEM7W3J4mRkjV5SpKwdyz8xy6mEd2uXeIaM66QKfbMM%3D&reserved=0> is an IMLS-funded project led by OCLC and PLA to expand libraries’ capacity to support their communities. The project studied a diverse set of communities where the library is an active partner in addressing the epidemic and facilitated discussions with library leaders and a range of government, public health, and community organizations. Presenters will share insights gained from the case studies and emerging practices, opportunities, and challenges, and share resources to help library staff guide their libraries’ response to the opioid crisis. This is the first in a series of webinars on this topic, highlighting the project findings.

Presented by: Lynn Silipigni Connaway, OCLC; Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library; Marion Rorke, Denver Dept of Public Health and Environment; and Kendra Morgan, WebJunction

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Director, Marketing & Communications
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
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