[Michlib-l] WebJunction content and upcoming webinars

[Atkin, Evette (MDE)]

Did you know that the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and library Services (IMLS) provides access to WebJunction free of charge to Michigan library staff? See below for information on upcoming online courses and webinars.



As a WebJunction member (which includes anyone who takes free webinars or has an account in the Course Catalog), you and your immediate family members are eligible to receive a 25% tuition savings on Drexel University’s online courses, including their Library and Information Science program! Learn more<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2FDrexel.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099501726&sdata=bKhvTesO4IEvFIky8C0S7hi%2FxpjasP4PrLVX1Wyxacc%3D&reserved=0> about how you can benefit today.



Highlighted Content on WebJunction



  *   Memory Kits Serve Community Members with Alzheimer’s<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Fmemory-kits.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099511734&sdata=VZTRM%2Bafz8vt585FWQ%2BvWHUf2BVvsNjDiI8uNKe0gYU%3D&reserved=0>: Memory loss and confusion are the hallmarks of dementia and Alzheimer’s, as the diseases progressively damage brains cells, but photographs, music, and memorabilia from the past can trigger memories and provide a bridge for caregivers and loved ones to communicate and connect. Libraries are creating memory kits for patrons to use both in the library and to check out.
  *   Resources to Encourage Reading with the Library 100 List<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fnews%2Fwebjunction%2Flibrary-100-list.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099521741&sdata=uxTtbDGGCMSRJOYBQmf9YOsCOvZugDWsQfW86zsAjjA%3D&reserved=0>: Last month, OCLC published a great list based on our own original research: The Library 100—Top Novels of All Time. It’s a list of the novels that more libraries have on their shelves than any others. Learn more about the research and explore the supporting resources designed to help with programming ideas in your library, and take advantage of free, downloadable materials.

Free WebJunction Webinars for You

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 Course Catalog: https://learn.webjunction.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.webjunction.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099531749&sdata=9Yd%2BDjzeL4oNH7G5IgVKxXyEHxZdmMdOj%2FS8gnvjNww%3D&reserved=0>.

Is That Real? A Crash Course in Verifying Online Content
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/verifying-online-content.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fverifying-online-content.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099541757&sdata=5jz7ArTs%2BxVikM5eyvjMrQWUYHt14dCRAS7Hhkyo2iw%3D&reserved=0>
Dive into the tools and skills that you and your patrons need to verify the authenticity of user-generated content, and learn how to create engaging fact-checking investigations that will empower learners to detect and debunk misinformation online. News Literacy Project (NLP) covers topics such as developing keen observation skills that help detect images circulating in a false context; using reverse image searches to find the origins of a digital image; using webpage archivers to explore deleted or changed content; and using Google Street View to explore and confirm details of locations around the world. This webinar will help you boost your own skills and give you confidence to help patrons evaluate their sources, too. The session will also include a brief overview of NLP’s work with public libraries and strategies for adapting its resources for non-school settings.

Getting to the Heart of the Community Through Discovery
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/community-through-discovery.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fcommunity-through-discovery.html&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7Ca6208b07f9664bca287108d6d3ca0d63%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636929262099541757&sdata=V3DdLzqwlY0%2BR%2FqB10ciXnk6dAGRsXWQHymE7CC8Eag%3D&reserved=0>
Community discovery is a process of forging vital and ongoing connection between the library and its community members. The more people are involved in planning and programming, the more they are invested in the success of the library. While many libraries collect community input primarily through surveys, there are other, more interactive and interpersonal tools that can uncover the heart and aspirations of the community. Explore tools and strategies that start meaningful conversations and foster collaborative engagement on everything from strategic and space planning to programming. Learn how you can join your library and your community at the heart.
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