WebJunction is available to Michigan libraries courtesy of the library of Michigan.  Check out how your library can use WebJunction to it’s greatest potential and what webinars are coming up!

A great online learning opportunity is coming your way! Find out how to make the most of WebJunction from their online learning experts. WebJunction’s live and recorded webinars, self-paced courses, articles and resources can all play a part in helping you meet your learning goals.

Learn how to create a personal learning plan, set manageable goals and find your learning flow using the tools WebJunction has to offer. During the hour, you’ll tour the different ways to learn at WebJunction and explore how to unlock the advantages of each of these, setting you up for success in your continuing education pursuits. Whether you are new to WebJunction or are a seasoned learner wanting to delve deeper, join this webinar for the WebJunction experience! Learn more and register for this November 3^rd webinar now.

Highlighted content from WebJunction

· Crossroads, WebJunction’s enewsletter, can help you stay connected to the latest free learning content and timely articles about public libraries. Check out the latest editions and sign up now!

· The latest edition of Social Library highlights library projects, celebrations and festivals, a charity team-building event, and an inspiring TED Talk. Each edition of the Social Library brings a fresh set of ideas from libraries who are connecting with their communities in a variety of ways, with patrons of all ages. We enjoy showcasing the great work of these libraries and hope you find inspiration for your own great work.

Even more free webinars for you!

If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the course catalog.

Serving Older Adults in a Changing World

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/serving-older-adults-in-a-changing-world.html

With longer life expectancy and increasing diversity, older adults are reinventing aging and changing perceptions of their demographic. It’s time to rethink how our libraries serve this important and growing segment of our patron base. This webinar will focus on trends and impacts of the aging population, and will share creative strategies for library staff to meet the evolving needs of older adults in a changing world.

Presented by: Wendy Pender, Older Adults Project Specialist, King County Library System (WA)

Engaged Planning: Ask What You Can Do for Your Rural Community

Thursday, December 1, 2016 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/engaged-planning.html

Your community needs the library, and planning for the future of your library begins with understanding the community and their aspirations. Once you understand what your rural community wants and needs, you can assess how the library can help them. In this webinar, understand the important steps of this engaged planning process, including internal assessment, data collection and analysis, trustee involvement, and community conversations. Learn what it means for your library to “turn outward” to secure its place at the heart of your community.

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Presented by: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library, population 5,000