NYS Library Webinars

WebJunction Course Catalog

The New York State Library has designated WebJunction as an approved provider of professional development required to maintain active New York State public librarian certification.

The NYS Library partners with OCLC to provide free access to WebJunction’s self-paced courses for all library workers, volunteers and students in New York State.

Facebook is Trying to Place Data Trackers on Public Library Websites

December 16, 2022

Helping Your Patrons With New York’s “Broadband Census”

December 15, 2022

Digital Navigators Part 1

January 11, 2022

Partnerships and Coalitions

November 18, 2021

Digital Equity Barriers and Strategies

November 9, 2021

NYS Digital Equity Portal

October 26, 2021

E-Rate 2023 Training

November 16, 2022

School Library System Annual Report 2021-2022

August 23, 2022

Understanding SHPO: A Primer for Library Construction Projects

April 6, 2022

E-Rate Update for FY 2022 for NYS Libraries

November 15, 2021

Emergency Connectivity Fund for Libraries

June 4, 2021

A Guide to Applying for State Aid for Library Construction

March 16, 2020

State Aid for Library Construction: What It Is and How To Apply

March 13, 2018

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-rate

December 13, 2017

RAC Vision 2022 Kickoff

October 20, 2022

Open Meetings Law Virtual Training

September 16, 2022

REALM Project Overview: REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums

August 14, 2020

Preparing Libraries for the 2020 Census: Digital Security, Privacy, and Access

May 7, 2019

Strong Advocacy, Stronger Fund Raising

January 10, 2019

The Connection Between Community Engagement and Marketing Your Library

September 17, 2018

Libraries in NY: Origin, Oversight & Organization

Open Meetings Law: Transparent and Accountable Governance

Role of a Board President

The Public Library Treasurer: Their Role and Legal Responsibilities

Board Evaluation: A Key to Your Library’s Success

Director Evaluation: A Key to Your Library’s Success

Hiring Your Library CEO: The Future of Your Library Depends On It

Strategic Planning: Creating a Path for the Future - Part 1

Strategic Planning: Creating a Path for the Future - Part 2

Less Work, More Fun: A System to Supercharge your Storytime Planning and Creativity!

December 7, 2022

Oceans of Connections to Summer Reading

May 12, 2022

Performers and Programs Database

May 5, 2022

Oceans of STEAM Resources: Facilitating Creative Learning Programs with the PLIX MIT Media Lab

April 28, 2022

Information Literacy for Library Professionals from the Brooklyn Public Library

April 5, 2022

NYSM Virtual Resources for Summer Reading Programming and Oceans of Possibilities

April 1, 2022

Summer Reading Resources for Younger Readers with Print Disabilities

March 11, 2022

Media Literacy, Tech Mentoring, and Peer Learning: Helping Families Help Themselves

March 30, 2022

StoryWalks® for the Win-Win-Win: Programming, Partnerships, Pandemic-Friendly

November 9th, 2021

OurStoryBridge: Connecting the Past and the Present

June 4, 2021

Exploring the New York State Parent Portal

November 20, 2020

The Development of Early Literacy Learners

October 29, 2020

Raising the Bar: Self-Paced Version

May 28, 2020

Raising the Bar: Integrating Early Childhood Education into Librarian Professional Development

February 12, 2020

Baby and Me at the Library!

October 17, 2019

An Introduction to STEM in Preschool Library Programming: What It Is, Why Do It, and How to Get Started

• Introduction to STEM in Preschool Library Programming: Part 1, June 12, 2019
• Introduction to STEM in Preschool Library Programming: Part 2, June 19, 2019

Introducing Supercharged Storytimes for All

October 10, 2018

21 Minutes for 21st Century Libraries: Early Literacy

December 13, 2017