webjunction: connect, create, learn
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WebJunction:Connect, Create, Learn
RI Educational Media Association
January 2009
Karen Mellor
RI Office of Library and Information Services
WebJunction Rhode Island
• About WebJunction• WebJunction Features• WebJunction Tools• Join WebJunction
Agenda
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WebJunction Rhode Island
What is WebJunction?
WebJunction Rhode Island
• 2002: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation award grant to OCLC to build an online portal for public libraries and other organizations
• Built as adjunct resource to Library Program• Other grants: Tech Atlas, Spanish Language
Outreach, Rural Libraries Sustainability• August 2008: New WebJunction launched,
incorporating networking and interactive tools
WebJunction History
WebJunction Rhode Island
• 2003: 4 state library agencies• 2008: 15 state library agencies• Over 40,000 members• 2,600 visitors daily• Anyone can join WebJunction (free!)• Members in community partner states receive
additional benefits
WebJunction Partners & Members
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Vision: relevant, vibrant, and sustainable libraries in every community
• Mission: build collaborative communities where library staff connect, create, and learn
• Professional networking• Share ideas, experience, expertise, opinions• Community building - skills, career • Online learning community for librarians and
library staff• Personalize your WJ experience: tag, bookmark
About WebJunction
Lead
Facilitate
Collaborate
Contribute
Consume
Personalize
Respond
Connect
Explore
Community Responsibility
Continuum of Engagement
Leve
l of
Par
ticip
atio
n
Individual
(help me get m
y
job done)
Collective (help
others get the job
done)
visitor > member > participant > contributor > SME > group facilitator > advocate > presenter > mentor > champion
searchnavigationtag clouds
registration/loginpublic profilefriending
commentrateedit
taggingbookmarksgroups
coursesreadattend webinar
add articlediscussionswiki
recommendcreate groupbuild relationships
topic SMEpresentguide
trainrecruitinspire
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WebJunction Rhode Island
WebJunction Features
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Thousands of helpful articles and tips– Technology– Library Management– Library Services
• Active discussions – Wide variety of topics– Driven by knowledgeable library staff around country
• Partner content– Enhance WebJunction Central– Integrate OLIS website– Utilize social tools
Rich Content
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Over 500 online courses - free for members!• SkillSoft, LE@D (University of North Texas)• Self-paced, live webinars, blended learning• Tools to share / discover courses – tagging,
recommendations, commenting• Track courses taken, plan to take, or have
completed• Must be logged in to enjoy benefits of
membership
Courses
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WebJunction Rhode Island
• Competency Index covers broad spectrum of library practice and service
• Pathfinder to courses and content that address knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Connects competencies to your learning• Topic-based (not work roles / library types)• Current competencies
– Library Management– Technology (March)– Full index coming
Competencies
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Connect with peers in library community– Member profiles– Connect with other professionals and staff
• Discussions – Discuss and contribute documents– Body of knowledge developed by library community
• Groups– Join groups– Create groups
Professional Networking
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Privacy Settings
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WebJunction Rhode Island
WebJunction Tools
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Groups on WebJunction Central– Formed around topic area– Anyone can join
• Groups on RI WebJunction– Based on local interests, issues (eg YART, Children’s)– Groups for short-term projects, closed groups– Discussions and documents
• Communities of Practice– Groups on steroids– Expanded topic area (Spanish Language, Rural Libs.)
Groups & Communities of Practice
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Group creation– Anyone can create, but . . .– WJ Staff/Partners retain administrative rights– WJ Central: shows on WJ Central– WJ RI: create from RI Services page
• Communities of Practice– WJ RI can designate administrator– Larger topic area than group (content grows)
• Under construction– We’re learning about groups . . . stay tuned . . .
More about Groups
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Collaborative learning software application– Live virtual classroom– Synchronous online learning– Asynchronous learning (capture sessions)
• Conferencing solution– Virtual meetings conducted via Internet– No phones or wrestling with IP addresses!
Wimba
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Real time, interactive communication– Voice (VOIP, integrated teleconference)– Chat (public / private)
• Slideshare and application sharing• Interactive whiteboard• Participant list• Polling and survey capabilities• Available to WJ-RI members
Wimba Classroom
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Courses• Content, especially technology• Networking• And a new area on WebJunction
WebJunction for Teacher Librarians
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Join WebJunction!
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Join WebJunction• Personalize your WebJunction Experience• Allow others to see your profile• Network with colleagues and peers• Bookmark pages • Join groups• Contribute to discussions• Create content• Become an administrator?
My WebJunction
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Login to WJ when visiting • On login, click “Remember Me”• My WJ becomes visible• Visit RI Services for Quick Tips
and updates on our services• Visit the Member Center for
Help, Member Guides, News . . .
Tips for a fullfilling experience
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Update your profile• Make sure you’re
affiliated with WJ-RI• Make sure the pages
you visit have the RI banner on them (especially for courses)
More tips for a fullfilling experience
WebJunction Rhode Island
• Network with me• Send me a comment• Open your profile• Let me comment
back
See you on WebJunction RI!
WebJunction Rhode Island
Karen Mellor, Program Manager
karenm@olis.ri.gov | (401)574-9304
Chaichin Chen, Program Specialist
cchen@olis.ri.gov | (401)574-9307
Questions?
Contact us
RI Office of Library & Information Services
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