Dive Into SWKLS Summer Reading Blog!
May / June Newsletter
Excerpt
As most of you have heard, we again have the SWKLS Summer Reading Blog up and going. To check it out go to:
http://swklsreads.mykansaslibrary.org .
So far we have had 14 posts from various libraries and several pictures uploaded to Flickr and to the blog. From the pictures people have posted and what we have seen during library visits, it looks like everyone is having a great time decorating and getting into Summer Reading! If your library hasn’t posted yet, please do! So far Protection Township Library, Stevens County Library, Ness City Public Library, and Scott County Public Library have posted. Thank you to these four libraries for getting the ball rolling!
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Kansas Reads to Preschoolers 2010!
May / June Newsletter Excerpt
The State Library of Kansas and the Kansas Center for the Book proudly announces Up, Down and Around by Katherine Ayres as the selection for the Sixth Annual Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week. Kansas First Lady Stacy Parkinson will serve as honorary chair for the special week, Nov. 14-20, 2010.
“Reading to our children is a great way to spur their imagination and help establish a life-long love of learning,” said First Lady Parkinson. “I am honored to serve as the chair of this effort, and I encourage every adult to take time to read to a child.”
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Talking Books Digital Player—Update
By Clarice Howard, Talking Books Director, Western Kansas
March / April Newsletter Excerpt
The transition to digital machines is going well! All those who have requested a digital machine have been contacted. Distribution has begun to some institutions. Anyone already on Talking Books can request a digital machine. Although libraries are not routinely being sent digital machines, IF the library has scheduled a presentation for potential Talking Book users, they may call the Talking Book Center in Norton, 800-432-2858, and a machine will be requested for them.
Digital books are now listed in Talking Book Topics. They are designated DB (Digital Book) and listed with RC (Recorded Cassette) titles. There are some titles that are just available in DB and some that are only available in RC.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS
The importance of training and education to Southwest Kansas
Libraries System member libraries has been consistently recognized and expressed
by member library directors and boards, system board members, staff and
administration. It is fitting that SWKLS budgets funds to offer grants to
supplement what libraries are able to provide, in financial support for
southwest Kansas library employees and trustees who want to take advantage of
educational programs. The grants provide financial aid toward improving the
library skills of the recipient and enabling him/her to become better informed
about library management and services. Personnel and trustees of taxing county
libraries and libraries contracting for two or more services including
Continuing Education and Training are eligible to apply. SWKLS offers two types
of continuing education grants.
Continuing Education Grant Application Form
Courier Update
Kansas Library Express began service July 6 with 198 delivery locations and 14 additional locations receiving service through another library. Since that time, three have joined as delivery locations, and three other locations have begun receiving indirect service. Two locations have requested their service be increased from 3 to 5 days per week. Read more…
Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act
On July 1, 2010 the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act will take effect. Kansas workplaces, bars and restaurants will become smoke-free. For complete information, please visit the Kansas Smoke-Free Clean Air Act website at
www.kssmokefree.org.
The purpose of the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act is to protect the public health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in public places and places of employment.
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