[SEO-Members] WebJunction content and upcoming webinars

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

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WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program of OCLC Research<https://www.oclc.org/research.html>, and with financial support from the State Library of Ohio via federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location.

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How to Get Your Collection from Awful to Awesome<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/collection-from-awful-to-awesome.html>

Reap the benefits of a well-weeded collection! Mary Kelly and Holly Hibner, co-authors of the popular blog Awful Library Books shared their holistic approach to collection management in the WebJunction webinar Weed ‘Em and Reap. Create your own weeding plan using some of their top strategies and examples, watch the full webinar, and use the Learner Guide to help extend your learning.



Sow Connection with Seed Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/sow-connection-with-seed-libraries.html>

Seed libraries offer a great way for new and experienced gardeners alike to expand their access to a wider variety of seeds, and traditional libraries are getting in on this growing trend. Seed libraries are community-based collections of seeds that are shared and distributed among members. People are invited to take a small selection of seeds to start their own garden, and they are encouraged to save seeds from the resulting vegetables, fruits, and flowers to restock the library. Adding a seed collection to your library can help build community in a new way, promote biodiversity, and help address food access and insecurity issues.



WebJunction Webinars for You

Proactive Planning for Library Staff Transitions<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fproactive-planning-library-staff-transitions.html&data=05%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C26c92c4960e949778f5f08db30894556%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C638157138362510339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bozZFqp5LtT%2B6keDtgtpYC44G9k0qbfc1Vm9d5rR%2Bn0%3D&reserved=0>

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/proactive-planning-library-staff-transitions.html



Libraries, like all organizations, need to plan for both anticipated and unexpected staff transitions. This webinar will introduce practical approaches to preserve organizational knowledge, clarify processes for current staff and trustees, and ease the learning curve for new employees. With higher turnover rates and the ever-changing nature of our work in libraries, procedures and policies should be updated and adapted proactively, instead of reactively, to ensure that work is accomplished by well-prepared staff, ready to meet changing community and organizational needs. From payroll to password management, and from job evaluations to janitorial, the various facets and functions of the library can be clarified to better support all staff transitions. Learn how both short- and long-term transitions can be navigated effectively and purposefully with a “transition readiness checklist,” moving both library staff and trustees toward a shared understanding of roles and expectations across the organization.



Library Safety and Security: A Holistic Approach

Wednesday, May 18, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 90 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-safety-and-security.html



Creating a safe environment for the public, staff, and collections is a top concern for libraries. As a public space, this sometimes means that library staff are faced with behavior or events that may feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or illegal. Although we can’t predict or control every situation, we can be prepared to effectively respond to a range of scenarios. This session will present a holistic approach for creating safe environments, through strong community relationships, inclusive policies, and empowered staff. Using a trauma-informed, human-centered lens we will explore strategies to create a library where staff possess the skills, and feel prepared, to manage what comes through the doors.



These 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/>.
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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
Pronouns: she, her, hers
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
library.ohio.gov<http://library.ohio.gov/>

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