| |  | | Libraries on the Conference Agenda
As surely as the leaves change color each autumn, Libraryland counts on another exciting fall conference season. | WebJunction has been on the road, presenting sessions on a wide range of subjects such as online learning, "unmarketing", community engagement, ubiquitous computing, library futures, and even science fiction. We've posted these presentations on the new Conference Presentations page, where you too can upload and share any presentations that you have given to a library audience.
 | | Latinos and Public Library Perceptions
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 November 18 webinar with the authors of the report. |
 Why Libraries Close
Kicking off our December focus on libraries in tough economic times, Christie Koontz will present a webinar about the first systematic nationwide study she co-authored on the impact of public library closures and facility location. Attendees will hear recommendations for libraries to prevent closure, how closure impacts patrons, and where new library facilities should be opened. |
| | Implement an Online Help Desk
TechAtlas for Libraries offers a free online help desk tool for reporting and tracking technology issues and creating a customized knowledge base for your library. Attend this one-hour webinar to learn how to use this tool.
| New Courses in the WebJunction Catalog
Check out the latest additions to the WebJunction course catalog. If you are affiliated with a WebJunction Partner, be sure to access these courses via your affiliation's course catalog to take full advantage of many free and reduced-priced courses. For more information on affiliations, see the User Guide.
| Coming in December: Town Hall Series
Next month, WebJunction will be facilitating a series of three webinar discussions on the topic of libraries in tough economic times. Join us in a new "Town Hall" format designed to engage all attendees with questions, brainstorms, stories, and to collect practical strategies. To register or to suggest topics for focus, visit our Events page.
| Maine Demonstrates Library's Value
WebJunction-Maine is featuring a Library Use Calculator, a handy tool in these economically troubled times. They also recently wrapped up a presentation at the Maine Libraries Conference and are sharing resources on library automation.
| Winter Needs and Giving Back
For many, the prospect of high gas and oil prices, dipping temperatures, and shrinking budgets makes the winter holidays a not-so-jolly time of year. Last winter we started a discussion on this very topic. Contribute your own ideas and answers to the following questions. How do the winter months and winter holiday seasons affect your capacity or personal drive to serve your patrons? What are you doing that works? What are the challenges that you're facing?
| | | | In this issue
WebJunction Spotlights
WJ @ Conferences
Town Halls in December
New Hot Topics Page | |  | | | Upcoming Webinars
Times listed in U.S. Central Standard Time
Branding Libraries and Their Services
November 7, 1-2 pm CST
Go Team! Quick Tips to Help You Build a Technology Team in Your Library (Maintain IT Cookbook Webinar)
November 11, 1-1:30 pm CST
24/7 Librarianship: Reaching Patrons With Digital Tutorials
November 12, 1-2 pm CST
Rural Webinar on Your Library's Role in Your Community
November 13, 1-2 pm CST
Why Public Libraries Close
November 13, 2-3 pm CST
Latinos and Public Library Perceptions
November 18, 12-1 pm CST
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