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WebJunction’s free, online course catalog has over 40 self-paced, online courses on library topics, as well as over 250 curated webinar recordings ready and available when you are.
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Awareness to Funding: 5 Probable Supporters and How to Reach Them</a>: if you work or volunteer in a library, you may have heard about the report,
<i>From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018</i>. If you haven’t read it, here’s the good news: compared to 2008, more voters think of libraries as hubs for connecting, learning, and skill-building. The not-so-good
news: most voters don’t understand where library funding comes from, and they are less committed to supporting tax-based library funding than they were a decade ago. Learn more in this article highlighting probable supporters.
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Social Library</a>: In this latest edition, learn about a record-breaking card campaign, catapulting zucchinis, bird feeders, film discussions and pictorial knitting. Through this series, we highlight innovative approaches to programming and outreach discovered
on Facebook, to provide library staff with a small but mighty dose of inspiration every other week.
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<b>Free WebJunction Webinars for You</b><br>
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These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearn.webjunction.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Cda885cb4a8284de500ed08d608453925%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636705490739696220&sdata=5buBxBbpTWHVOP8lxw1A7TKBjZkahZqS6LfFyZls0G4%3D&reserved=0">Course
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<b>Revitalizing Library Volunteer Engagement</b><br>
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes<br>
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Registration: <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Frevitalizing-library-volunteer-engagement.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Cda885cb4a8284de500ed08d608453925%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636705490739696220&sdata=bNOLmTsGwwpJ3XextCD3dwimxf7sudKPIIq1XM2pots%3D&reserved=0">
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Library volunteerism is evolving. Gone are the days of looking for tasks to keep your volunteers busy. Libraries are now enlisting high impact volunteers who are bringing unique skills and expertise to enhance the library’s mission. Join us to learn how you
can harness the power of skilled volunteers in your community and hear success stories of innovative volunteer engagement in libraries of all sizes and budgets.<br>
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Participants in this webinar will learn how to:<br>
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Identify what motivates potential local and virtual volunteers and how to ensure the right fitUtilize skilled volunteers at the libraryDesign volunteer job descriptions and targeted recruitment plansEarn staff buy-in and other strategies for successful volunteer
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Volunteers can be your strongest advocates, helping you gain funding and recruit human resources. This webinar will help libraries and library groups revitalize volunteer engagement and grow their community of advocates and supporters.<br>
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<b>Literacy and Community-Building for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities</b><br>
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Thursday, September 27, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes<br>
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Registration: <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fnext-chapter-book-club-webinar.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Cda885cb4a8284de500ed08d608453925%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636705490739696220&sdata=VFHUVYD4s%2F3kHDrsln02VWZ6XWRMjIJQO9nnZhqR%2BnM%3D&reserved=0">
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You will learn how <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextchapterbookclub.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Cda885cb4a8284de500ed08d608453925%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636705490739696220&sdata=7bxWikQMeqQ0h90SQq4pkWnJ77KKlKTsSWggJeDtGDU%3D&reserved=0">
Next Chapter Book Club</a> (NCBC) helps libraries build community and promote literacy while supporting the educational and social growth of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NCBC emphasizes inclusion and the joy of reading aloud with
friends and is flexible enough to be adapted to the needs and budget of nearly any library. With more than 300 chapters, NCBC is the largest community book club of its kind in the world. Find out how your library can reach out to connect with an underserved
population, promoting community inclusion, independence, and productivity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.<br>
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