As part of a presentation on "The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route," library advocate and WJ staffer Betha Gutsche recounted the many ways in which this innovative partnership between Adventure Cycling and libraries enriched the lives of participants. Read more and join the group.
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WebJunction now offers a browser toolbar you can download. By adding it to your favorite Internet browser, you'll get Google search capability and 1-click access to popular pages on WebJunction. |
 Latinos and Public Library Perceptions Report now available
In partnership with TRPI, WebJunction surveyed more than 2,860 Latinos about their library use and perceptions of libraries.
The results indicate that 54% percent of the Latino population visited libraries in the past year, and that Latinos hold positive perceptions of libraries. Read the findings, download the survey tool, or register for the October 14 webinar with the authors of the report. |
| | New schedule for InSync courses
The course schedule for InSync's Synchronous Learning Expert (SLE) courses has been updated. Join us for the next free Learn How to Learn Online course is scheduled for Wednesday October 8th at 1 PM CST. Please see the course catalog for more information about the SLE courses.
| ARSL conference warms up Sacramento
A rich menu of programs and keynotes, a group library cheer, a reception at the State Library of California, pirate talk, and 280 participants from 38 states. This all describes the recent ARSL conference in Sacramento.
"The most productive, warmest conference I have ever been to," proclaimed WISLR's (Wisconsin Small Libraries Roundtable) Norma Jean Le Moine. Peruse the handouts and presentations, and find out how to join this vital organization. |
Kansas takes their show on the road
Members in Kansas enjoy custom content on and offline. WebJunction-Kansas is using their online events calendar to promote the State Library Traveling Road Show, BlogJunction-Kansas to share up-to-date information, and provide navigation tips each month to help their members explore their new site.
| WALT cultivates a culture of learning
Washington Library Trainers (WALT) found a creative way to incorporate a WebJunction webinar into their group's staff development. We want to hear your story. Tell us how you or your organization is using WebJunction webinars.
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