WebJunction - Where librarians and library staff connect, create, and learn

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***Notice to our members: WJ-BC is shutting down on March 31st, 2010. Members have until this date (or until we run out of credits) to sign up for free courses through our course catalog. Once signed up, you have up to one year to complete the course (even after WJ-BC is deactivated), so act quickly and register now! Regular restrictions apply.

What is WJBC?

WebJunction BC is a place for BC library staff, trustees and volunteers to meet online to learn and share information about all types of libraries.

WJBC is supported by the BC Library Association, the BC Public Library Services Branch, the BC Library Trustees' Association and the BC Teacher-Librarians' Association, as well as our WebJunction partners across North America.

Comments? Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Continue on for more about WJBC and a feedback form.

Featured Webinar: Libraries and Workforce Recovery

Hear how Kitty Yancheff's library triaged its social services and partnered with community agencies to better meet the needs of unemployed patrons.

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Featured Group: Google Wave for Libraries

Join David Mattison's new group for librarians interested in exploring and using Google Wave, a brand-new collaborative, instant messaging service.

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Featured Course: Basic Web-based Reference

Use this LibraryU course to learn the pros and cons of providing online reference service, including using email and chat tools to talk with your patrons.

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Spotlight on WebJunction-Illinois

WebJunction-Illinois offers a version of WebJunction content and courses that is geared toward library staff in its region.

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Tip of the Month

Wireless Networking

Have you been thinking recently about bringing wireless networking capability to your library, but are unsure of the whats, the hows, and the wherefors? Already hooked up, but worried about how to offer wireless support to your patrons? Well, wonder no more! Webjunction has put together a guide on Wireless Networking that is sure to, ahem, spark your interest!

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Upcoming Events

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Blog Updates

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Patrons Seek E-Government Resources More than Ever

Umployed patron at Nepture Public Library using internet to find jobs Public libraries are relied upon to provide access to e-government resources, and to help patrons find and use the information there. With such high demand, how do library staff keep current with federal, state, and local government agency websites? For starters, check out Government Information in the 21st Century, which provides guidance and hundreds of links to federal e-government resources. We'll be adding more content throughout the month, so stay tuned. And if you have resources to share, please let us know.