Resource for Rural LibrariesNCompass Live – September 23, 2009

ConnectWith colleagues and groups; Around content and training; Planned or spontaneouslyCreateNew communities, relationships, insights, opportunities, and learningLearnThe skills to be more effective at your job and improve your organization

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

Why A New WebJunction?Evolving library community needsNeed for a refreshed platform and technologyChanging social technology landscapeNew tools to help more library sizes and typesSignificant learning enhancements

The New WebJunction!

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

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

Groups!!!

http://webjunction.org/rural

Questions???Christa BurnsSpecial Projects LibrarianNebraska Library Commissionchrista.burns@nebraska.gov800-307-2665