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Try-It! Illinois Returns
October 4th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library has announced the 12th annual Try-It! Illinois. The statewide database trial will be available October 1 through November 30, 2011.

Try-It! Illinois offers the staffs and library users of the more than 5,000 ILLINET member libraries the opportunity to survey and evaluate a wide variety of electronic resources. Thanks to partnerships between the Illinois State Library and the participating electronic resource vendors, there is no charge for accessing these databases during Try-It! Illinois.

You will need a login and password to access Try-it! Illinois. Libraries are encouraged to share the Try-It! Illinois login and password with their library users, and provide them an opportunity to use and recommend electronic resources for possible purchase at the local level.

Please do not post the Try-It! Illinois login and password on the Internet or in publicly archived electronic newsletters. This is vital to the success of the trial and to maintaining the relationships that have been established with vendors.

To obtain the login and password log on here and complete the form. If you have questions or comments, please email Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net or call her at 217-785-7334.
Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Programming
Putting the Public Back in Public Libraries: Community-Led Libraries
September 22nd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

This webinar will take place on Monday, September 26, 2011. 12 p.m. Central.

While public libraries are generally viewed as inclusive spaces, there are large segments of community that do not use them. Beginning in 2004, four large urban library systems from across Canada – Vancouver, Toronto, Regina and Halifax Public Libraries – spent four years working in socially excluded communities, to determine how to make public library services relevant to the needs of underserved communities. As a result, it was discovered that when communities are involved in the identification, development and delivery of library services, there can be an exhilarating effect. Since the conclusion of the highly successful Working Together Project (2004-2008), public libraries from across Canada have integrated community-led approaches and techniques.

This webinar, brought to you in collaboration with Library Journal, will discuss the major outcomes of the project and provide examples of how the bringing this approach into library service planning makes libraries even more relevant to local needs.

Go to registration page »
New @ WJ-IL, Online Learning
What’s New @ WJIL: Be a Creative Problem Solver!
August 25th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Generating Creative and Innovating Ideas: Enhancing Your Creativity

Do you wish you could be more creative in work and life? If you envy those who come up with new and different ideas, but feel that just can’t be you, this self-paced course can help you break through that personal barrier. Creativity isn’t just an inherent talent, it involves specific skills and techniques that can be learned. You may not turn out to be Picasso, but you just might come up with a new way your library can meet its mission!
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Two new courses from UNT LE@D
July 14th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

We are happy to have just added the two latest courses from the University of North Texas LE@D program. NOTE: Remember, you must be a registered user and logged in to view our catalog.

Cataloging Basics 101
Cataloging Basics offers an introduction to the practice and theory of cataloging that can provide solid baseline knowledge for paid library staff or volunteers new to cataloging. This three hour course explains everything from call numbers to subject headings to the differences in how cataloging works for fiction, children’s books and non-standard items.

Social Media 101: Business & Career Tools
A great introduction to using online tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter in a professional context for business and career research. This course provides valuable information that library staff can use personally, for promotion of their library, and when working with job seeking patrons. The learner will also learn effective ways for the individual or the organization to promote themselves to potential employers and customers (and patrons!).
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Important Changes to the WJIL Course Catalog
July 6th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
As of July 1st, 2011 the following changes are in effect regarding the WJIL Course Catalog:
- You must be logged in to WJIL in order to view the IL Course Catalog and enroll in courses. Please be sure that you are logged in before going to the IL Course Catalog page. If you do not have an account with WJIL, go to http://il.webjunction.org and click on the “Create Account.”
- There is no limit on the number of courses that are available to all registered WJIL users. All courses should show up with $0 as the “price” and you may enroll in as many as you choose to.
- The total number of courses is now 354. For an updated list of all courses please visit the WJIL Course Catalog Help Page.
Take advantage of this wonderful online learning opportunity made possible by the Illinois State Library and WebJunction Illinois.
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Upcoming WJ Webinar: Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web
June 28th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web is scheduled for Wednesday 7/27/2011 beginning at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Allowing the public to contribute to, comment on and otherwise engage with your library’s website content can be a scary thought, fraught with bogeymen real and imagined, lined with both success and horror stories, and seemingly paved with difficult policy decisions. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. Eli Neiburger will present on how to move squeamish colleagues, administrators, or trustees to a point where web initiatives can be understood as less risky than the daily act of unlocking the front doors. He will demonstrate how to structure engagement on the web so that it doesn’t require another written policy.

Joining Eli will be Barbara Jones from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom, who will focus on how the overarching principles of intellectual freedom apply to user engagement, access, and information literacy programming on social media. She will show how these new and sometimes intimidating technologies do fit the intellectual freedom and privacy principles that American Library Association has embedded in the Library Bill of Rights and Its Interpretations. Barbara will provide examples of how these very idealistic statements can be reflected in practical policy statements and inform best practices at the local level.

This webinar is brought to you in collaboration with ALA TechSource and ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Presenters are Library Technology Reports authors: Eli Neiburger, Associate Director for IT & Production, Ann Arbor District Library and Barbara Jones, Director, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

To register visit L2.
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Don’t Fail to Communicate
June 27th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

If you want to be taken seriously as a professional in the workplace, you need to be able to communicate clearly, effectively and in a professional manner. This is just as true for library staff as it is for library directors. Whether you are looking to be better at your current job, or get ready for the next one, one of these two courses can teach you the skills you need. But don’t wait too long – these courses are only available for enrolling through the end of June (don’t worry, you’ll still have a year to complete them). So sign up now and get communicating!

Communication Skills to Fast-track Your Career
Using Effective Business Communication
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Upcoming WJ Webinar: Information Cartographer – Social Media Librarians of the Future
June 21st, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Information Cartographer: Social Media Librarians of the Future is scheduled for Wednesday 7/20/2011 beginning at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Ever wonder if it’s too late or too early to bring social media services to your library? Whether you are in a one-person library or one with one hundred staff, social media applications are impacting library services just like the Internet has. But how do you fit social media into your already busy schedule, and what has to change to make that possible? Will enough of your patrons use your new services to make it worth the effort? Come hear from a library that has successfully “operationalized” its social media services and actually has fun in the process. Join Stephanie Bents, digital services librarian, and Greta Chapman, director of the Rapid City Public Libraries, recognized by USA Today as one of the top libraries in the U.S.

Register for this event.
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Available for a limited time only!
June 14th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Due to a necessary reduction in our course listings, we are weeding some underused titles. Unfortunately this means the diversity and compliance Learning Paths will be phased out as of July 1 since the majority of the courses in them will no longer be available. But if you enroll before the end of the month, you will still have your full 12 months to complete the courses.

We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color. –Maya Angelou

Diversity for Staff

Learning Path Page
Learning Path Subject Area

Diversity for Managers

Learning Path Page
Learning Path Subject Area

Compliance for Staff

Learning Path Page
Learning Path Subject Area

Compliance for Managers

Learning Path Page
Learning Path Subject Area
Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Trends in Library Training and Learning: Developing Staff Skills in the 21st Century
June 8th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Trends in Library Training and Learning: Developing Staff Skills in the 21st Century is a free two-day online conference to be held on August 10–11. Produced in collaboration with the ALA Learning Round Table, this WebJunction event is free and open to all. Eight sessions will be presented over the two days, including keynote presentations by Jay Turner and Char Booth. View the full program schedule and speaker bios, and then register to save your seat. If your library is interested in attending the conference as a group, be sure to download our Online Conference Viewing Party Guide to help you prepare for the event.

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Online Learning

E-Learning, Electronic Resources, ISL E-news, Online Learning, School Libraries, Special Libraries

Try-It! Illinois Returns

Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Programming

Putting the Public Back in Public Libraries: Community-Led Libraries

New @ WJ-IL, Online Learning

What’s New @ WJIL: Be a Creative Problem Solver!

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Two new courses from UNT LE@D

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Important Changes to the WJIL Course Catalog

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Upcoming WJ Webinar: Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Don’t Fail to Communicate

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Upcoming WJ Webinar: Information Cartographer – Social Media Librarians of the Future

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Available for a limited time only!

Continuous Learning, Online Learning

Trends in Library Training and Learning: Developing Staff Skills in the 21st Century