This document discusses the online resource WebJunction, which provides tools for libraries and librarians to connect, create, and learn. WebJunction was originally launched in 2003 with funding from the Gates Foundation and was re-launched in 2008 with a new grant to meet evolving needs. The new WebJunction site at http://www.webjunction.org allows users to control their profile information and connect through groups and content on topics relevant to their work. Contact information is provided for questions.

1. Resource for Rural Libraries NCompass Live – September 23, 2009

2. Connect With colleagues and groups; Around content and training; Planned or spontaneously Create New communities, relationships, insights, opportunities, and learning Learn The skills to be more effective at your job and improve your organization

3. WebJunction History Gates Foundation’s 5 year Library Program Nebraska - http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ gates/gatesactivities.html Launched May 2003: Gates Foundation awarded OCLC and partners a three-year grant to build a Web-based community for public access & technology support New WebJunction re-launched August 2008 – New grant (Summer 2007) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

4. Why A New WebJunction? Evolving library community needs Need for a refreshed platform and technology Changing social technology landscape New tools to help more library sizes and types Significant learning enhancements

5. The New WebJunction!

6. http://www.webjunction.org/ Tabs connect you to the activities and content you care most about

8. You control who sees your info. Member Info But if you don’t share it, Libraryland won’t see it! Profile Page

9. Groups!!!

11. http://webjunction.org/rural

12. Questions??? Christa Burns Special Projects Librarian Nebraska Library Commission christa.burns@nebraska.gov 800-307-2665