So you found us, now what? Here are some tips for getting started and getting the most out of WebJunction
Registration and Profile Creation
You don’t have to register to use WebJunction Illinois (WJ-IL), but there are benefits to registration. As an eligible registered Illinois user you can…
- Take courses and training from the WJ-IL Course Catalog for free or at a reduced rate.
- Post messages and replies in the discussion forums
- Provide feedback on articles
- Contribute content, tips and ideas for the Illinois Library Community
- Network one to one or in groups with other registered Illinois participants
- Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter from WebJunction
Registration Tips
- If you are already a registered user of WebJunction, log in and update your profile by associating your account with the appropriate Illinois Regional Library System
- You can also add professional interests, an avatar and other customized user information that will allow you to network and collaborate with other WJIL users.
Familiarize yourself with the site and its structure
- Read more about our mission in What is WebJunction Illinois?
- Browse the Illinois Center to find Illinois-specific content
- Use this and the WJ Getting Started page to jump start your experience on WJ-IL
- Use the Site Map to get a sense of where things are located on the site
- Take note of the general site navigation structure
- Illinois Center: Includes the Illinois Learning Center, information about the ISL and topics related to Illinois Libraries...
- Technology: Including the TechAtlas Planning Tool and basic computer support...
- Library Management: Personnel, Budget and Finance, Funding, Library Policies....
- Library Services: Populations served, Patron Training, Programming...
- Illinois Course Catalog: Courses available to registered WJIL users
- Member Center: Help and FAQs, Training, Documentation and the Illinois Library Community links
Tips and Tools to maximize your use of WJ-IL
- You may use the site without signing in, however in general, in order to have full interactive access it is best to sign in when visiting WJ-IL
- Be sure to check the "Remember Me" box when logging in. This will ensure that your login is not timed out
- Use the "Search" box in the top right hand corner to search the site by keyword. Search results will be pulled from the content (categories, articles, documents), courses, members, discussion and groups containing your search terms.
- Use the Member Center to access User Guides and Help for WJIL registered users
Get Involved
- WebJunction Illinois is powered by the expertise and experience of the Illinois Library community. That means we need you to get involved. You can contribute your talents, interests, experience and knowledge with the rest of the Illinois Library community.