Policies to Guide Technology Use in Your Library
 We'll be discussing computer and internet policies this month—and invite you to join the conversation. To kick things off, take this brief survey to let us know how your library has approached these issues.
Then, be sure to sign up for our August 26 webinar, in which Rob Zschernitz, North Suburban Library System (IL), and Lecia Eubanks, Cherokee Regional Library (GA), will discuss over the nuts and bolts of creating and updating technology policies.
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TechAtlas Quick Tips
TechAtlas for Libraries is a set of online tools that help libraries with both technology planning and technology inventory management. TechAtlas accounts are free to all libraries and thousands of libraries are already using these resources.
In the TechAtlas technology planning section, you'll find a section called Policies where you can upload or link to your existing technology policies, so that anyone who is contributing to the planning process can quickly reference your library's policies. It essentially creates an easy way for you to connect all the relevant documents that serve as pieces of the planning puzzle.
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Drexel Online Offers 20% Tuition Reduction
Drexel University Online offers an ALA-accredited MS in Library and Information Science, ranked by U.S.News & World Report among the top ten library science programs in the nation. Drexel's MSLIS offers the flexibility of online learning from a top-100 institution. Visit www.drexel.com/wj to learn more about Webjunction member benefits and the iSchool's new concentration in Archival Studies. Apply now for Drexel's Library & Information Science programs—the fall admissions deadline is September 1. Use the partner code "WEBJUNCTION" when applying to ensure your 20% tuition reduction.
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Improving Access to the Discussions on WebJunction
Part of what you told us on the 2009 member survey was that the discussion boards are not easy to find. "Like trying to read a subway map," was how one member put it. So, as a first step, we've created a directory page that gives you one-click access to the discussion board of your choice. You can either browse the topical listing, or use the A-Z keyword index. We've also streamlined the boards themselves, collapsing topics so that there are now about 60 forums rather than the 100+ that we previously set up. Let us know if you find the directory and weeding helpful—post your comments to the Feedback forum.
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Toolbar Gives You Quick Links to Popular Pages on WebJunction
Did you know that you can add a custom toolbar to your Internet browser that allows you to (1) perform a Google search for WebJunction content, (2) get to key WJ pages in a single click, (3) get news and information from our Twitter feed? Simply go to http://webjunction.mylibrarytoolbar.com/, and you can download and install the toolbar in a single click. The toolbar works on IE, Firefox, and Safari browsers. If you have comments about the toolbar, please let us know in the Feedback forum.
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| | | Save Money on Training
Did you know that you can purchase WebJunction courses in bulk, for as low as $25 per unit? |  | | | Custom Course Catalogs
WebJunction can help your organization create its own course catalog that provides a central location to host, promote and track staff training. | | | | Solutions for Your Library
Sign up to attend "WJ for Organizations" on September 2, where you'll learn how we provide cost-effective customized services to libraries that help prepare staff for the challenges of running a 21st century organization.
| | | | What's Happening on WebJunction?
The Hot Topics page highlights new and popular courses, documents, discussions, groups and events. And the WJ Groups page is where you can tap into member groups. | | | | September Live Events
Mark your calendars now for next month's webinars:
Sept. 15: Build a Digital Branch for the 21st Century
Sept. 30: Digital Reference Summit | | | | | 
| | | | New to WebJunction?
The Member Center will help you get started, introduce yourself to our community, find help, and join the conversation. Go to Member Center »
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