[SEO-Members] WebJunction Content & Upcoming Webinars in September and October

[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>, WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location.

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OCLC awarded IMLS grant to develop free online continuing education program for public library staff<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/press-release-IMLS-grant-ICfL.html>
OCLC's WebJunction has received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to partner with the Idaho Commission for Libraries in creating a free online continuing education program for public library staff. The initiative aims to revitalize the Alternative Basic Library Education program to reflect changes in library technology, standards, and practices. The project will replace the outdated series with a new set of courses focusing on essential library services like collection development and maintenance, cataloging, and delivery of programming and services responsive to community needs.

Food for thought: Library kitchens and cooking programs<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-kitchens-and-cooking-programs.html>
As community hubs, libraries can play an important role in promoting public health and wellness initiatives, including food and cooking literacy programs. But eating well involves more than just quality ingredients and culinary chops—joy, creativity, and community are all important ingredients in any good meal. Read on to learn how libraries are incorporating these elements in their food-related programming, and gather inspiration for your library’s next program.

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 3 September 2024<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility-3-september-2024/>
This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors.

WebJunction Webinars for You
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/>.

Crafting and maintaining effective patron policies for community success
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/crafting-and-maintaining-effective-patron-policies.html

Effective library policies are essential for setting clear expectations, defining responsibilities, and establishing boundaries for both patrons and staff. This session will cover the ten most common patron-facing policies and offer guidance on selecting and tailoring them to meet your library and community needs for safe and effective operation. Using a Code of Conduct policy as an example, we’ll discuss how to avoid policies driven by trauma or drama, ensuring they are clear, accessible, and enforceable. Additionally, we’ll explore best practices for policy management, including the importance of regular reviews by directors, boards, and staff, to maintain accountability and relevance.

Engaging Beyond Our Walls: Libraries connecting communities through outdoor games and stories
Thursday, September 26, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/engaging-beyond-our-walls.html

Discover how libraries across the country are creating their own outdoor games and interactive stories that showcase local history, landmarks, and voices. These playful activities, often designed by library staff, include texting with murals, audio tours by Black feminist historians, ghost scavenger hunts, and "eye spy" quests for architecture and culture. These low-tech creations are part of a national project, Engaging Beyond Our Walls, which aims to connect libraries with their communities in innovative ways. Learn how over 50 towns and cities have already joined in, using free templates and training from the Playful City Lab of American University and the DC Public Library. Find out how these do-it-yourself tools can help libraries of all sizes tell their own stories and build stronger places. Whether you're looking for a small or big project, this webinar will provide you with inspiration, resources, and real outcomes that can catalyze community engagement.

Libraries and non-profits: Leveraging data analytics for community impact
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/data-for-good.html

Libraries are well-positioned to provide data analysis services to a variety of community groups, from nonprofits to government agencies, enabling them to gain insights into their operations and constituents. Recognizing the potential of data analytics, the Providence Public Library in Rhode Island (PPL) created "Data for Good," a project to train teens and adults in data analysis and provide these services to local nonprofits. PPL collaborated with library staff in Georgia and Texas to develop data analytics programming. Using the newly developed skills and the Data for Good (D4G) curriculum, participating library staff were able to bring their knowledge to local community members, organizations, and colleagues.
Presenters from libraries in Georgia, Texas, and Rhode Island will share their experiences in using the D4G curriculum, their successes in working with community partners, and innovative ideas for utilizing AI in data analysis. We will introduce you to the resources made freely available through IMLS funding (LG-250160-OLS-21) to libraries interested in learning about data analytics or implementing a data analysis training program.





Access to WebJunction’s library-specific courses is available for free to all library workers and volunteers. Through the generous support of OCLC and many agencies across the U.S., WebJunction provides timely and relevant learning content for you to access anytime, from anywhere. Simply create an account at learn.webjunction.org<https://learn.webjunction.org>, and then explore the catalog of library-focused self-paced courses and webinars. Certificates of completion will be available to you after you have completed any course or webinar that you enroll in from the catalog. Support for WebJunction by the State Library of Ohio is provided by federal LSTA funds from IMLS.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Director, Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614.644.6875
marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov>
library.ohio.gov<https://library.ohio.gov/>

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