
Working with a greying population, new Library Law articles, ISLMA Wimba archives, how to find updates on the ISL web site and tips for using the WJIL learning tools most effectively. It’s all below in the latest “What’s New @ WJIL.”
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Challenges and Opportunities with Greying Populations in Rural Areas
Library Law: ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Library Law: Do You Really Know Who Your Bidder Is?
Illinois State Library Web Site Updates
Harness Your Intellectual Capital
Check out these latest additions to the WJIL Course Catalog:
Webinar Archives
Upcoming WJ Webinars (see L2 for details)
Metropolitan Library System Internship Database
Recent enhancements surrounding the course enrollment and checkout should make the process easier. Users do not need to check the “Remember Me” box in order to successfully enroll in a course, and there is no longer the need to provide an address in the checkout process for courses that are listed at $0.
One of the most valuable resources available to you as a registered user of WJIL is the WJIL Course Catalog and Webinar calendar. With over 400 self-paced courses and a constantly changing schedule of webinar topics, continuing education and professional development can be accessible, productive and cost effective.
Here are some tips to help you incorporate these great free resources into your CE:

InfoPros as telecommuters, designing the digital experience, trustee webinar archives, an opportunity to celebrate Employee Learning Week with your staff plus tips on how to join in Discussions on WJIL. It’s all below in the latest “What’s New @ WJIL.”
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Going Green: InfoPros as Telecommuters
Designing the Digital Experience: What is Community
Resources for help with the WJIL Course Catalog
Updated Resource Sharing documents
We’re constantely adding to the Illinois Wimba Archives. Click on the link above to access these archived learning opportunities any time of the day or night.
Celebrate Employee Learning Week by Learning!
Branding Libraries and Their Services
Upcoming WJ Webinars (see L2 for details)
Library Jobs and Careers in Illinois
Due to a recent software enhancement, users no longer have to check the “Remember Me” box when logging in to WJIL in order to remain logged in throughout their session. You can continue to check the “Remember Me” box if you would like to be automatically logged in when you return to the site.
One of the enhancements in the most recent version of WJIL is that all Discussion Boards are on the same page with relevant resources. That means when you’re browsing the site, if you come to a page of interest you can join in Discussions immediately from that page. The way you do this is by clicking on the “Discussions” tab on the page.

Once you click on the tab, you will see all Discussion threads related to that topic that have been posted and can click on any one of them to reply. Please note that you must be a registered user of WJIL and logged in before you can post to any Discussions. If you would like to receive an email notification when someone posts a reply, you can use the “Action” button to subscribe to any thread.


Readers Advisory tools, a graphic novel on copyright, ubiquitous computing and libraries, a new WJIL grants area, tips on how to start a gaming program in your library and a course on the potential of self-directed learning. It’s all below in the latest “What’s New @ WJIL.”
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Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain
Reader’s Advisory Tools for Adult Readers: A Five Year Retrospective
Processing Manuals for Preservation
WebJunction Illinois Hot Topics
Refugees 101: Webinar Materials
Ubiquitous Computing and Libraries
30-Minute Webinar: Quick Tips to Start a Gaming Program in Your Library
LibraryU Module Conversion Update
Please note that we are in the process of converting 15 of the LibraryU modules for loading on the WebJunction Illinois catalog. Currently there are no LibraryU modules in the WebJunction Illinois catalog. Also, be aware that if you are employed in an Illinois library and had a LibraryU registration, you will still need an account with WebJunction Illinois in order to access any of the LibraryU modules through the WJIL Course Catalog.
Potential of Self-Directed Learning (Self-paced)
Upcoming WJ Webinars (see L2 for details)
Horizon Wimba Room Discounts
WebJunction has continued to work on improving the speed and load time of the site. Our hope is that you are experiencing much faster and more responsive load times on WebJunction Illinois also. Please let us know if you are experiencing slow response or error messages on the site.
You might have realized by now that not only are there many online learning opportunities available through WJIL, but you can also take advantage of the recorded archives for most workshops after the fact. Visit the Illinois Wimba Archives and the WebJunction Webinar archives to see all of the offerings.
And here’s a great tip for making the most of a Wimba archive. If you and other staff want to view the same archive at the same time, you can actually use the live chat feature in the Wimba classroom to discuss the content. So even if you can’t be there live for the presentation, you can still have live interaction with a cohort of learners as you view the archive together.

Explore a toolkit for book censorship in schools, be inspired by the Tapestry of Freedom LSTA project, read the article “Cows, Fish and the Blues: How Three Small, Rural Libraries Strengthen their Communities,” and find out what Le puedo ayudar a buscar por esta información means by downloading “English/Spanish Library Conversations.” It’s all below in the latest “What’s New @ WJIL.”
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Tapestry of Freedom: A Multi-Faceted Collaborative Project
Library Law: Employee Communications Transmitted To and From Library-Owned Computers
English-Spanish/Ingles-Espanol Library Conversations
Book Censorship in Schools: A Toolkit
Association of Rural and Small Libraries 2008 Conference Materials
Look for the “New” stuff ![]()
30-Minute Webinar: Communicating with techies and non-techies
We’re constantely adding to the Illinois Wimba Archives. Click on the link above to access these archived learning opportunities any time of the day or night.
Two Goal Posts: Library and Community
Upcoming WJ Webinars (see L2 for details)
Illinois Libraries in the News
The need for speed has been satisfied more fully with the most recent install and fixes for the WebJunction site. Our hope is that you are experiencing much faster and more responsive load times on WebJunction Illinois also. Please let us know if you are experiencing slow response or error messages on the site.
WebJunction Illinois is a big site with loads of information, but chances are you’ve already discovered some favorite pages that you want to visit frequently. To make it easier for yourself, use the site bookmark feature to gather a customized list by clicking on the Bookmark symbol that you see at the bottom of every page (see above). When you want to access or edit your list of Bookmarks, be sure you are logged in, then click on the “My WebJunction” in the top tabs.

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to the newly formatted “What’s New @ WJIL”! After gathering feedback, we’re making some simple changes to ensure that what you find here will be relevant and helpful to you as a WJIL user.
What is the same…
What is changing…
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Latinos and Public Library Perceptions
Library Law: Child Online Protection Act Ruled Unconstitutional (Again)
Effective Governnance for Rural Libraries
Illinois State Library E-News on WJIL
Library Learning (L2) Feed and info on WJIL
Upcoming Webinars on WJIL and TechAtlas
Join Presenters Lisa Barnhart and Dawne Tortorella for an overview and introduction to the new WJIL and TechAtlas, the technology planning tool. Register for these sessions on L2.
Leadership for Libraries: Becoming an Everyday Leader
Illinois Wimba Archive: Collection Development Series: Find It, Buy It, Toss It
Comments Welcome!
If you’ve experienced slow response times on WJIL we want you to know you’re not the only one. In the time since the launch of WJ 2.0, WebJunction has been working on a number of issues that will hopefully make the user experience less frustrating, and much more rewarding. To get the specifics of what is going on behind the scenes to rev up the speed of the site browse the “Next WJ” category of the WebJunction Blog.
Everyone wants to be a part of a group at some point in their life. The new groups feature on WJIL makes it easy for you to join a number of virtual groups. For example, you can connect with colleagues who are:
Visit the Member Guides for more information on how to create a group, join a group, and of course how to invite others to be a part of your group. For a list of some of the groups already created visit the WJIL Member Center.
Resources
Best Practices for the Customer Focused Library
Digitization Articles
Library Law: Wage Garnishment Guidelines for Libraries: Part Two
Courses and Learning
WJIL Home page - http://il.webjunction.org
WJIL Illinois Learning Center - http://il.webjunction.org/il-learning
WJIL Illinois Library Learning (L2) - http://il.webjunction.org/il-l2
WJIL Illinois Members Center - http://il.webjunction.org/membercenter.
WebJunction Webinars on L2
Community
Keep up-to-date on New WJIL Site Features
Go to WebJunction Illinois and log into your account.

Please make sure you sign in! You must be a registered user to enroll in free courses. If you have not registered, click on the “Create Account” and be sure to affiliate with Illinois.

Take a look at this fun video on how to sign in and set up your account or just read the how to. Once you are signed in, click on the Courses tab in the top navigation bar.
Browse the course topics and select one to see the offerings. The “cost” for courses should be $0 now that you are logged in and on the WJIL site, although there are some selected courses listed at a reduced price of $25 that can be purchased using your credit card.
After reviewing the Course Catalog guidelines on this page, click Add to Cart next to the course(s) you have selected.

Under My Account, below “Affiliations”, you will see that 1 item has been added to the shopping cart. Click on the Shopping Cart where it says (1 item[s])

Or you can click on the Go to Cart in the Shopping Cart Portlet on the Course Catalog page.

Click Proceed to Checkout button (near the bottom right corner).

Click Complete Order to finalize your course selection.
How do you start taking your course?
You can always access your course by using the My Courses link, at the bottom of the My Account box on the right when you sign in to WebJunction Illinois. You will launch the course from there.

When you begin your course, you will encounter some pop ups. The first one will be a Security Warning. It is OK to click Run. If you have additional security software installed on your computer, you need to take extra steps to let your security software know that this software is not harmful. Make sure when you exit the course you use the Exit button so your place will be saved.
If you are experiencing any difficulty with launching your WJIL SkillSoft courses, try these tips:
What Next?
Confused bothered and bewildered by all the changes on WebJunction Illinois? Not sure where to start? Here are 5 steps to get you started on your WJIL 2.0 journey.
1. Register with the site. First things first right? If you have not already done so, create an account with WebJunction Illinois. Although you can browse the content without registration, you will want to be a registered user to take full advantage of the site, including access to the WJIL Course Catalog. You are eligible for affiliation with Illinois if you are an employee of a public, academic, special or school library in Illinois.
IMPORTANT TIPS
2. Add an Avatar - if you want to. Your avatar will follow you around the site - well not literally - but figuratively! If you post a document, make a comment, or simply add a colleague as a “friend” you’ll probably want to have something besides that silly grey no-name box to identify you. For tips on image sizing and how to add your avatar, see the WJIL User Guide and Avatar best practices.
3. Update (or create) Your Profile - If you just registered, you created your profile and privacy options during the registration process. If you were already a registered user, use the Edit Account feature in the My Account portlet and update your profile to include your professional interests and privacy choices.
IMPORTANT TIPS
4. Use the My WebJunction function (wow that sounds weird) to find a friend, connect with colleagues and find out what they’re doing on the site. Watch the intro video to find out about all of the cool things you can do with My WebJunction.
IMPORTANT TIPS
5. Finally, explore the various ways that you can interact with the site through content contribution, commenting and making recommendations to friends.
“I can’t believe the difference,” “It changed my life,” “Things will never be the same.” If you’ve ever watched TV at 4:00 am, you’ve probably heard it all when it comes to before and after stories.
We’re not going to tell you it will be as dramatic as some of the infomercials you might have seen, but we still think you’ll appreciate and enjoy the changes you’re going to see in WebJunction Illinois on August 4. So check out these WJIL before and after pictures and stories…and you don’t even have to lose any sleep to enjoy them.
Home Page
The WJIL home page has always been the starting point for important information and resources for the Illinois Library Community. We’ve told you to ”look for Abe” to make sure you’re on the right page, and Abe is still there, but pretty much everything else is going to look different.
With the advantage of portlets that allow for quick editing and reconfiguration of content, the WJIL 2.0 home page will be an agile content work horse for the Illinois Library Community. Find out more in this Home Page before and after picture and story..
Content and Resources Pages
There’s no doubt that WJIL has always been content rich combining the benefits of WJ global resources customized with local IL content. With the advent of WJIL 2.0, registered WJIL users will also have the added benefits of content interaction that include content tagging, rating and commenting as well as contributing to relevant discussions directly from topic pages. View the before and after pictures and read the rest of the Content story…
Courses and Learning
Thanks to the Illinois State Library, for the past year registered users of WJIL have been able to take advantage of a host of online learning opportunities through the WJIL Course Catalog and webinars. But wow, and we do mean wow, look at what is available in the new WJIL! A course catalog with over 400 online learning modules from SkillSoft, UNT LE@D, and yes, the eventual addition of a number of LibraryU courses to round out the offerings. Add improved course tracking, recommendations and tagging to the mix and you’ve got a powerful resource at your fingertips. Find out more and see the pictures in the before and after story.
Profile and User Information
And now for something completely new…and we mean completely. You know the infomercial testimonial pictures where you say “that can’t be the same person?” Well the before and after on this one is one of those. In the “old” WJIL user profiles simply provided a static place to store account and contact information. In WJIL 2.0, profiles are alive and kicking with the option to share professional interests, web sites and the ability to receive course and content recommendations. The more you share, the more you can connect with colleagues, but the choice is up to you as to how much, and how many people you share it with. See for yourself and get more details…
Community and Member Center