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Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk throu...

"Winning library grants: Turning community needs into funded projects" is presented by:

🟠 Stephanie Gerding, 4Libraries

📅 7 April | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

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Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk through a clear approach that makes the whole process more manageable and more successful.

If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. 📑 Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 7 April, to explore how to identify community needs, shape them into grant project ideas, align with funders, and create a project structure that reviewers will trust.

⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar

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Navigating Misinformation in One-on-One Patron Interactions Learn about why people believe misinformation and leave with approaches you can use during interactions with patrons.

"Navigating Misinformation in One-on-One Patron Interactions" is presented by:

🔵 Stacey Wedlake, @ischool.uw.edu
🟢 Kristen Calvert, @dallaslibrary.bsky.social

📅 19 March | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

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Navigating Misinformation in One-on-One Patron Interactions Learn about why people believe misinformation and leave with approaches you can use during interactions with patrons.

Working with someone who holds inaccurate or difficult-to-verify information can be challenging. ℹ️ Join OCLC's #WebJunction on 19 March to learn why people trust certain information and approaches for navigating misinformation.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages | OCLC's WebJunction Through intergenerational programming, libraries foster design opportunities for people to interact with, learn from, and share with people of different ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds. In t...

"Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages" is presented by:

🔵 Cristy Moran, Library Consultant

📅 26 February | 3-4 p.m. EST #WJwebinar

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Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages | OCLC's WebJunction Through intergenerational programming, libraries foster design opportunities for people to interact with, learn from, and share with people of different ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds. In t...

Generational divides are some of the steepest. 👥 Join OCLC's #WebJunction on 26 February to explore how libraries can foster opportunities for people to interact, learn, and share across ages, interests, and backgrounds.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Creating a culture of trust and bridgebuilding: One library’s transformation story | OCLC's WebJunction Learn about bridgebuilding from a library director and her community engagement coordinator as they share their library’s story of transformation from both perspectives.

Public library staff can lead bridgebuilding efforts to strengthen connections within their teams and communities. 🤝 Join OCLC's #WebJunction this Thursday to learn tools and insights from one library's transformation story.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Generative AI and collection development policies: A proactive approach | OCLC's WebJunction Learn how to craft a collection development policy and create selection guidelines that address the rapidly growing amount of AI generated materials.

It is inevitable that acquisitions librarians will encounter materials generated wholly or partially by AI. ℹ️ Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 8 January, to learn how to craft policies and guidelines that address these materials.

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Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing | OCLC's WebJunction Discover how one librarian launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 a year. Learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your li...

"Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing" is presented by:

🟢 Chelsea Price, Meservey Public Library

📅 18 November | 3-4 p.m. EST #WJwebinar

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Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing | OCLC's WebJunction Discover how one librarian launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 a year. Learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your li...

Think you need a big budget to build an engaging after-school program? Join #WebJunction on 18 November to discover how one librarian launched a thriving program from the ground up with less than $100 a year.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media This webinar will focus on identifying what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck. Learn practical tips so that you can leave the stress behind and start having fun...

"Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media" is presented by:

🟠 Keith Kesler, Los Angeles Public Library
🟢 Krystal Ruiz, Los Angeles Public Library

📅 14 October | 12-1 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social

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Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media This webinar will focus on identifying what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck. Learn practical tips so that you can leave the stress behind and start having fun...

Social media can feel like running on a hamster wheel, always chasing what’s new and trendy. 📲 Join OCLC's #WebJunction on 14 October to learn what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck.

⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar

@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social

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Meaningful library gatherings: Bringing purpose to every meeting and event In this webinar, learn how intentional design can transform routine meetings and events into effective and meaningful experiences.

Libraries host countless gatherings with each an opportunity to foster connection and curiosity. Join #WebJunction on 30 September to learn how intentional design can transform meetings and events into meaningful experiences.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Linked data for public libraries: An introduction What is linked data? Why is it important? Should public libraries pay attention to it? These and other questions will be answered by OCLC's in-house linked data expert Anne Washington.

You've heard about linked data, but do you still have questions? 🔀 Join #WebJunction on 16 September and OCLC's linked data expert to get the basics, discover practical applications, and learn how it benefits all libraries.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Elevating core skills with new Library Foundation Training (LiFT) courses Explore how the Collection Management LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services.

"Elevating core skills with new Library Foundational Training (LiFT) courses " is presented by:

🔵 Annie Gaines, Idaho Commission for Libraries
🟢 Brooke Doyle, WebJunction

📅 30 July | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

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Elevating core skills with new Library Foundation Training (LiFT) courses Explore how the Collection Management LiFT courses can be used to empower staff and enhance library services.

The LiFT courses build on the popular ABLE curriculum while introducing fresh content and innovative learning approaches. Join #WebJunction on 30 July to explore how the new courses empower staff and enhance library services.

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Resources and strategies to protect older adults from frauds and scams Panelists will highlight free resources available for libraries to help patrons combat fraud and will share experiences hosting effective fraud prevention workshops.

Scams, fraud, and exploitation can be devastating for older adults. Join OCLC's #WebJunction on 4 June to learn about free resources to help patrons combat fraud and how to host fraud prevention workshops with law enforcement.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Turn strategy into action with Theory of Change | OCLC's WebJunction Learn how to use Theory of Change to align your library's vision, drive strategy, and support flexible, collaborative implementation.

How do you get staff, partners, or the community to align with new direction at your library?

⤵️ In this on-demand webinar from OCLC's #WebJunction, learn how to use Theory of Change to drive your vision, strategy, and implementation. #WJwebinar

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Supporting communities impacted by incarceration through library services Explore how public libraries can support individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

Public libraries are often on the frontlines of serving communities impacted by the justice system. Join #WebJunction on 13 March to learn how to support individuals and families affected by incarceration.

⤵️ Learn more and register. #WJwebinar

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Embracing neurodiversity: Cultivating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent staff Learn about neurodiversity and discover strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces the strengths of neurodivergent staff.

People who think differently bring more ideas and perspectives to the table. Join #WebJunction on 4 March to discover strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces the strengths of neurodivergent staff.

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Neurodiversity and libraries In recent years, society has focused more on neurodiversity – for example, you hear it mentioned in popular media and movies, as more diverse characters are represented in mainstream media. New resear...

Check out this new comprehensive resource, with terms, tools and strategies for creating more inclusive experiences for neurodivergent staff and patrons. #WJwebinar www.webjunction.org/news/webjunc...

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Empowering teens: Enhancing information literacy through games and interactive programming Learn fun ways to help teens boost information literacy, featuring escape room games and social media tools, developed with public libraries.

You can help your teens to become better navigators of online information. Join #WebJunction on 6 February to learn fun ways to sharpen their skills, featuring escape room games, social media tools, and more.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Building community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge Learn how the Cultural Liaison Library Assistant program builds community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge and creating a team that reflects a diverse library community.

ICYMI: Staffing demographics rarely match those of the communities they serve. Join #WebJunction this Thursday to learn how to build community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge and creating a team that reflects diversity.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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Building community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge Learn how the Cultural Liaison Library Assistant program builds community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge and creating a team that reflects a diverse library community.

Staffing demographics rarely match those of the communities they serve. Join #WebJunction on 30 January to learn how to build community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge and creating a team that reflects diversity.

⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar

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