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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011Rethinking Resource Sharing Innovation Awards 2011 Do you know of an innovation in resource sharing that makes an outstanding contribution to the field? Perhaps you know of one that improved library patron services in a remarkable way. The Rethinking Resource Sharing (RRS) Innovation Awards recognizes and honors an individual or institution for changes they made […]
RIMOSA and RI libraries partner this summer
Thursday, May 19th, 2011The Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA) has teamed up with RI public libraries in two ways: with traveling exhibits and the Teen Summer Reading Program. Throughout the summer, individual exhibits from RIMOSA’s Metamorphosis installation will tour Rhode Island public libraries. RIMOSA will also conduct its Animation and Sound Effects programs at various […]
Working All the Library Funding Angles
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011This month WebJunction features resources on Library Funding – and who couldn’t use more funding for their library? Securing funding for the library benefits from a multi-faceted approach: staff are becoming savvy in how to demonstrate the library’s value to the community, seek grants for specific initiatives or projects, organize effective fundraising activities, and pursue […]
Using Blogs to keep up with the Library World
Friday, April 29th, 2011Blogs are an easy way to keep up with the library world. I follow blogs on various library-related topics to stay abreast of hot issues and emerging trends, and I have found that there is a wealth of information from our colleagues all over the nation available on the internet. Here are some of my […]
Archives in a public library? Join a community!
Monday, April 4th, 2011Here is an important community for any public libraries that hold archives and/or special collections The Public Library Archives/Special Collections Forum (PLASC) became officially active in February of 2010. A Roundtable of the Society of American Archivists*, the PLASC serves to encourage advocacy for and education about archival, manuscript, local history, genealogy, and other historic […]
Free Web Development Courses
Friday, April 1st, 2011Need to design and publish a web site but don’t know much on the topic? Get started off on the right foot with the freshly updated “Web Development Fundamentals” course via WebJunction. The course covers how to use HTML and CSS to develop web site content and even explains clearly how DHTML, XHTML, XML, and […]
Preservation Assistance Grants
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011Don’t Miss This Opportunity – Grant Funding Available for Preservation! NEH Preservation Assistance Grants Application Deadline: May 3, 2011 The National Endowment for Humanities Division of Preservation and Access has offered Preservation Assistance Grants (PAG) for more than a decade. These grants help small and mid-sized institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for […]
Health Literacy: a 20th Century Skill
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Are you interested in health literacy? Are you a health professional or from a community group and interested in collaborating with libraries to improve health literacy? Then, this webinar is for you. The NN/LM NER will facilitate a Healthy Literacy “Community of Interest” (COI) for our next contract (May 2011-2016). We hope you might join. […]
Serving the 21st-Century Patron
Thursday, December 16th, 2010Libraries are adapting their services, programming, and approach, both to meet changing expectations and to help patrons build the skills they need to thrive in today’s world. This month WebJunction explores the various ways that libraries are moving to 21st-century models. WebJunction offers a variety of online courses on Customer Service. In particular, check out […]
Free photo editors
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010If you missed OLIS’ recent continuing education on free photo and image editors, check out the great list of resources compiled by Technology Guru Shane Sher from the Providence Public Library. Free photo editors covers everything from simple tools to multi-featured software that rivals PhotoShop. And check out Shane’s blog while you’re there, the Providence […]
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