Whether you love social media or have a more complicated relationship with it, it can be a powerful tool to connect with your community and tell the library’s story. It can even be fun! This article offers practical tips for using social media to promote your library, engage your community, stay creative—and maybe even find some joy along the way.
This summer, public libraries across the country are invited to join the American Conversation Project (ACP) — a national initiative bringing communities together to share stories and strengthen civic bonds ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Sign up by May 29.
Effective written communication is a great tool in every library staffer’s tool belt. Often called business writing, professional communication includes emails to the director, letters to patrons, press releases, and policy recommendations. The second article in our library communications series provides tips and strategies for planning effective, compelling written communication for your intended audience.
WebJunction is excited to announce the publication of three new LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses to complete the new Library Catalog series.
These courses are part of the LiFT program of free, on-demand courses created to give staff and volunteers practical skills, build confidence, and strengthen foundational library knowledge. These four courses cover the basics of library catalogs and cataloging that all library staff should know. They are a great starting point for anyone seeking to learn more about this topic.
WebJunction is excited to announce the publication of three new LiFT (Library Foundational Training) courses to complete the new Library Catalog series.
These courses are part of the LiFT program of free, on-demand courses created to give staff and volunteers practical skills, build confidence, and strengthen foundational library knowledge. These four courses cover the basics of library catalogs and cataloging that all library staff should know. They are a great starting point for anyone seeking to learn more about this topic.
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