Introducing WebJunction

Looking for help and support related to computers and technology?  Then be sure to check out Iowa WebJunction (http://ia.webjunction.org/do/Home).

Once there, you will find:

• Technical support
• Software and hardware reviews
• Policy and planning advice
• And online technology courses at no charge

WebJunction is a national web-based, public access computing community developed by OCLC with a three-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  WebJunction’s mission is to

• Build an online community for public access computer
• Support front-line staff at libraries and other organizations
• Create a forum for collaborative knowledge and experience sharing
• Focus on information technology policy and practice.

Iowa, along with several other states, has funded a customized version of WebJunction for Iowa library staff.  You’ll find links to policies and practices, technology resources, a buying guide, learning center and community center.

Of particular interest to Iowa library staff is the Learning Center.  Here you can take online technology courses at no charge.  According to Iowa WebJunction coordinator Sandy Dixon, State Library, “In a recent survey of Iowa library staff, 72 percent said they were interested in taking online courses in the future.”  The State Library will accept the attendance certificates issued by WebJunction.

Help Iowa become the state with the most registered librarians.  Visit http://ia.webjunction.org/do/Home and register (top right of screen).  Then take a few minutes to become familiar with the resources and free continuing education courses available to you.