The document summarizes new features and enhancements that have been made to WebJunction to make it a more useful and engaging online community for Kansas librarians. It highlights a redesigned interface with new personal profile and communication features, an expanded catalog of online courses covering various library and technology topics, and support resources to help users get started. The changes are meant to address limitations of the previous system and better meet the evolving needs of library professionals in Kansas.

1. Extreme WJ-KS Makeover 2008

2. The WJ-KS Family Has Outgrown WebJunction

3. WJ-KS is “Old Fashioned” The WebJunction discussion boards are useful, but I miss my telephone party line ! I can’t keep track of all the great professional information I’ve found on WebJunction – I need an online filing cabinet ! It’s too hard to find and talk to my friends on WebJunction!

4. While KS librarians worked on…WebJunction built a new “house for the family.”

5. Now the family is ready to MOVE THAT BUS!

6. Ta Da!

7. Sign In or Create An Account Don’t forget to affiliate with Kansas. Remember Your Username & Password. ks.webjunction.org

8. My WebJunction (your own personal space)

9. Create Your Profile Make it public or only for your friends.

10. Put Your Face on WJ or not aka “avatar”

11. Connect! Communicate directly with other WJ members.

12. Bookmarks!

13. Lots More Free Courses! SkillSoft, LE@D & more

14. Over 500 Courses Categories Application Software Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills Learning & Training Online Library Management Library Services Networking & Security Operating & Automation Systems Organizational Management Personnel Management Technology (general) Web Design & Development

15. Course Explosion Application Software Adobe Acrobat (8) Crystal Reports (2) Databases (18) Desktop Publishing (11) Excel (21) Flash (3) Graphics (13) Microsoft Office (general) (4) Outlook (22) PowerPoint (10) Project (13) Visio (4) Word (24) Library Services Children (5) Reference & Information Resources (3) Technical Services (3) Young Adults & Teens (2)

16. One More Course Level

17. Enrolling Click here to enroll.

22. To launch your courses: Login & Click Here My Courses Video

23. Tips for Enrolling In & Launching Courses Must be a registered WebJunction Kansas member. Know your WebJunction username & password. Sign in BEFORE you enroll in or launch WebJunction courses. (Look for the sunflower!) Launch & track your courses from My WebJunction.

24. Navigate by Tab Use the tabs to find articles, related documents & discussion!

25. For example…

26. Or … Search

27. Getting Started Introductory videos FAQ’s Orientation Guides & More Find them in the Member Center

28. Visit the Member Center

29. Need Help & Support?

30. Talk to me! Cindi Hickey , WebJunction Kansas Coordinator Eric Gustafson , State Library Technology Consultant [email_address]

31. Road Show Finale… Thanks! One more video… It rocks ;-)