LTLS - Quick Connections

What's New @ WJIL

In this issue of What’s New @ WJIL we’re talking about setup, maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of your computer network. Use the Technology Systems & IT section of the Competencies to find learning resources related to Networking, learn more about bandwidth management, join a “car talk fashion” online discussion about Library computing and get information on how to monitor the performance of your network.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/11/19/whats-new-wjil-computer-networking/

Busting the WJIL Myth in 15 Minutes a Day

Chances are if you're a fan of the Discovery channel you may have seen the show called Myth Busters where two very smart dare devils take on common myths and urban legends to determine if they can confirm or "bust" the myth. The most fun is when they bust a popular myth - like the one we've all heard about tooth fillings that can pick up radio signals.

This article attempts to bust a myth that might not be quite so well known, but is probably fairly common in the Illinois library community. The myth goes something like this: "I just don't have time to use WebJunction Illinois. I have too many things on my plate to take the time to browse a web site for interesting information. Besides, there's nothing there that can help me in my job."   Read more…

New E-mail Address for WebJunction Illinois

WebJunction Illinois has a new e-mail address, webjunction.illinois@gmail.com. To make it easier to contact WebJunction Illinois for any issue or question, we have combined all the WebJunction e-mail access points into one easy to remember e-mail address, webjunction.illinois@gmail.com.

To assure fast and effective response, webjunction.illinois@gmail.com is monitored by the WebJunction Illinois Assistant with back-up monitoring by Lewis & Clark Librart System staff and Independent Contractors. The WebJunction Illinois Assistant will either resolve your question or as needed, refer it to the appropriate person for completion. Please update your contact information to reflect our new e-mail address, thank you.

Fall offering of RUSA’s Reference Interview online course open for registration

Registration is now open for the fall session “The Reference Interview,” one of the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) online courses.

This popular introductory course, which will be offered Nov. 2 – Dec. 18, is a comprehensive overview focused on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. Using multi-media tools, the course content covers everything from the approachability of the librarian to how to follow up with a patron. Scheduled chat sessions will model interviewing techniques using sample dialogues. It’s a perfect professional development opportunity for support staff, library technicians, newly hired reference librarians and those librarians who want to brush up on their interview skills.

What's New @ WJIL

Many of you may be attending the ILA Conference for 2009 where the theme is “Transformation: See Tomorrow Today.” The programming for this year focuses on how libraries are transforming, how transformation impacts them, and what we can do to create the transformation we want and need. This issue of What’s New @ WJIL gives you a number of options for supplementing your conference experience both before and after with WJIL resources, learning, and information related to the conference programming.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/10/01/whats-new-wjil-ila-2009-and-wjil/

What's New @ WJIL

A digital branch or reference service brings human interaction to the computer age, so that patrons can get information and answers from library staff via digital communication tools such as email, chat, IM, and live online events. WebJunction Illinois provides a host of resources for the library reaching out with virtual reference including standards, sample policies, case studies, learning and an Illinois community of virtual reference providers for you to join.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/09/15/whats-new-wjil-focus-on-virtual-reference/

What's New @ WJIL

Illinois online workshops now available in Streaming Video Format

WebJunction Illinois has always been the home to a number of archived online workshops conducted throughout the state. Benefiting from those workshops just got easier! Without having to configure your computer to access the web conferencing software, you can now watch the streaming video of helpful workshops including a Personnel Management series, WJIL tutorials, Building Maintenance workshops, Programapedia training and more. Visit BlogJunction Illinois for more information.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/09/10/illinois-wimba-archives-now-available-in-streaming-video-format/

What's New @ WJIL

In this WJIL Focus on Social Networking and Web tools find out how libraries are using the innovations of Web 2.0 tools to collaborate, communicate and connect. WJIL resources listed in this issue include a web 2.0 collaboration tools chart, tips for effective tagging, why blogs are important to libraries, twittering for marketing communications and an archive of the 23 Things Summit webinar.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/07/29/whats-new-wjil-focus-on-social-learning-and-web-20/

What's New @ WJIL

This week it’s all about Illinois. There really is no place like home, and it’s amazing the things you can discover about the Illinois Library Community on WJIL. You’ll learn a bit more about where to find the Illinois focus on WJIL, how you can still learn from the “Tea for Two Plus You?” webinars, updates from previous LSTA recipients and – oh yes – what to do to get “home” if you ever stray past the rainbow’s edge! Must have information in What’s New @ WJIL: There’s No Place Like Home.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/05/08/whats-new-wjil-theres-no-place-like-home/

What's New @ WJIL

In this edition of “What’s New @ WJIL” you can check out the Librarian’s Helper, find out how to manage an online help desk using a TechAtlas feature, browse the latest WJIL resource pathfinders, learn more about a new employee buddy program and join the latest WJIL Illinois Group.

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2009/04/29/whats-new-wjil-april-29-2009/