Learn from Brooklyn Public Library staff about their successful middle management strategies. Leave with tips for managing expectations when directives are unclear and techniques for being an effective bridge between executive goals and daily library operations.

Learn about why people believe misinformation and leave with approaches you can use during interactions with patrons.

A new survey shows big increases in use and trust of librarian recommendation. How do Gen Z use public libraries? Learn why libraries fit into Gen Z book discovery behaviors, and what prompts Gen Z to identify as readers—or not.

Join us for a presentation on the role public libraries can play in ensuring communities nationwide can decide for themselves what a good AI future looks like.

Community engagement is not a single program, event, or department. It is an ongoing practice of listening, learning, building relationships, and working alongside community members to help the library better serve everyone. Engaging with the community makes the library’s work more meaningful and effective. WebJunction offers two self-paced courses designed to help public library staff and leaders build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make community engagement part of their everyday work: • Introduction to Community Engagement • Community Engagement for Leaders

Public libraries are uniquely positioned to support workforce development and connect job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities. This session will guide attendees through the process of planning, promoting, and executing a successful job fair at their library.

A new survey shows big increases in use and trust of librarian recommendation. How do Gen Z use public libraries? Learn why libraries fit into Gen Z book discovery behaviors, and what prompts Gen Z to identify as readers—or not.

Join us for a presentation on the role public libraries can play in ensuring communities nationwide can decide for themselves what a good AI future looks like.

OCLC WebJunction, in partnership with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL), the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), and representatives from seven state libraries, has been awarded a grant to update a public library competency framework.

OCLC WebJunction, in partnership with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL), the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), and representatives from seven state libraries, has be...

This article provides tips for new public library directors and managers. It is part of a WebJunction series offering practical guidance for library staff who are new to their roles. Looking for more ...

Generative AI continues to integrate into our daily lives, and public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.

Generative AI continues to integrate into our daily lives, and public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.

This is a collection of best practices for attending online webinars, conferences, and learning events as a group. Whether you're facilitating a cohort of 2 or 20, these strategies help maximize learning and build a culture of professional development in your library.

The Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a national initiative to provide training about data and evaluation to public library workers. While RIPL typically provides in-person trainings, ...

Public libraries have played an important role in fostering and promoting digital literacy skills within their communities. The rapid developments of AI present the latest opportunity for public libra...

WebJunction is where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support they need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. WebJunction offers free, on-demand courses, webinars and con...