Based on input from our members and state library partners, WebJunction is making some changes to keep its services affordable and valuable to library staff and library agencies.

Beginning July 1, 2011, members who are sponsored by their state library through WebJunction’s Partner Program will be able to enroll in an unlimited number of courses at no charge from their state library’s WebJunction catalog. Read this FAQ to see which states are in the Partner Program and where to access their catalog.

Members have told us that they are unable to afford for-purchase courses and it has become unsustainable for us to continue to offer that service. Therefore, as of July 1, members who are not sponsored by their state library will no longer be able to purchase courses through the general catalog at www.webjunction.org/catalog.

If your state library is not currently a WebJunction Partner, please contact your state library about becoming a WebJunction partner. Meanwhile, please know that all members may:

• purchase any course in the WebJunction public catalog at www.webjunction.org/catalog before July 1, and have access to that course(s) for 12 months after the date of enrollment
• access any certificates for previously completed courses
• attend any of WebJunction’s free webinars and conferences. All presentations are archived so that you can view them on your own time as well.
• use all the free resources on WebJunction.org, including the documents and downloadable files, groups, and discussions
• subscribe to our Crossroads e-newsletter, which gives you inside scoop on new content and upcoming training opportunities
• use the OCLC Training Portal as usual. This change does not impact your access or use of that service.

Read this FAQ for full details and answers to questions we have received about this service change, which was announced to registered WebJunction members via email on June 7. Send any additional questions to me at content@webjunction.org.