Future Dates & Training Opportunities

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System Spotlight

By Jody Hattrup

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Hamilton County Library Display

Kismet Public Library

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Consulting

By Richard Brookman

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SEAL Offers Free Solar Eclipse Glasses to Libraries

In 2023 their will be an Annular Solar Eclipse and then in 2024 there will be a Total Solar Eclipse. “To help libraries have activities around these two events the STAR Library Educations Networks SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) initiative is distributing approximately 5 million solar eclipse viewing glasses within the 50 states, and US territories and protectorates.”

If you are interested in obtaining solar eclipse viewing glasses for your library you can fill out this registration form. After going to this webpage you will need to go down towards the bottom where there are four blue boxes. The first box is the link to fill out the registration form. The other boxes are opportunities for “Upcoming Eclipse Training”, “Join the STAR Net Eclipse Network Community”, and “Find Eclipse Activities”.

“The application must be completed in one setting, so be prepared for this, because you won’t be able to go back and edit your answers. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received and the glasses will be distributed on a first come/first serve basis.

Requirements to receive the glasses are:

1. Be a public library in the U.S., D.C., or in a territory or protectorate;
2. Agree to distribute the glasses for free at the eclipse events; and
3. Provide a signed letter from your library director agreeing to the above.”

Thanks to Audrey, Meade Public Library, for passing along this opportunity for our member libraries.

Free Financial Literacy Money Monsters Story Books

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is offering free Money Monsters books and promotional materials. “The Money Monsters stories introduce young people, grades K-5 to ideas, and activities to help build habits that they’ll need as they grow up and start to manage their own money.”

You can visit their site to see what the CFPB has to offer. The stories look as if they might just be pamphlets. They do offer one Chapter Book. For promotional materials they have Bookmarks, Sticker Sheets, and Posters. If you are interested the items are at no cost to the library, just fill out this order form. They estimate orders should arrive in approximately six weeks.

SER Jobs for Progress, Inc.

The SER Jobs for Progress, Inc. wished for me to relay information about their Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to our libraries. The program “is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor and focuses on the needs of mature workers, the community, and employers.”

This was explained to me, that if a library wishes to participate they would be assigned a worker with payroll provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The library director would keep track of hours worked and then it will turned in to the program facilitator. This representative was just visiting with me by chance so their might be some variance to responsibilities of the library. You would need to contact the areas facilitator to get the complete explanation of how the program works.

If you are interest in this program the areas contact person is Brian Diedrich, 300 W. Douglas, Ste 850, Wichita KS 67202, Phone Number is 316-771-6770. The counties covered within this contact person’s area are: Edwards, Ford, Finney, Grant, Haskell, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Ness, Seward, and Stevens.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

By Sara Wilson

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Register for This Month’s TrainUP! : Windows & Mirrors

Grant Opportunity to Enhance Your Collection!

In case you missed it this week, State Library of Kansas Reference & Research Librarian Dakota Heard reminded us that the Kansas Notable Book Grant is still accepting applications! Get yours in today! See Dakota’s message for details:

Hello everyone! This is your friendly reminder that the 2022 Kansas Notable Books Grant is still accepting applications on or before September 30, 2022. Applications can be found at https://kslib.info/1491/2022-Notable-Books under the “Grants and Purchasing” Tab. More information on the application process is available below. Please feel free to shoot me an email if you have any questions.

Kansas Notable Books Grant

The State Library of Kansas is committed to promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and access to library materials throughout the state.  To that end, the State Library of Kansas, funded through an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant, is announcing a non-competitive grant opportunity for libraries in Kansas to purchase books from the 2022 Kansas Notable Books list.

2022 KS Notable Book list- Each participating Kansas library will be reimbursed for the purchase of a single copy, in any format, of any or all books on the 2022 Kansas Notable Books list. Only the actual cost of the book, less any discounts, will be reimbursed with grant funds. Any shipping costs, sales tax and/or protective book covers are the responsibility of individual recipient libraries. Grant information for 2022, including the application and checklist, is available at https://kslib.info/1491/2022-Notable-Books. All Kansas Notable Book lists can be found at http://kslib.info/notablebooks.

Eligibility

To be eligible:

• A public library, or an academic library (public or private)
  • Must be a participating KICNET and/or OCLC ILL library
• A school library
  • Must have a full-time licensed school media specialist in the district
  • Must be a participating KICNET and/or OCLC ILL library

Library must agree to the terms listed within the Grant and Subgrant Eligibility Policy and Assurances documents available at- http://kslib.info/LSTA.

Terms and Conditions 

The recipient library shall:

• To begin, submit a successful application on or before September 30, 2022
  • (Step 1) Upon acknowledgement of a successful application, purchase books, and send invoices/receipts and required checklist on or before November 15, 2022
  • (Step 2) Sign and return the contract and assurances on or before November 30, 2022
  • (Step 3) Provide a brief evaluation via SurveyMonkey due on or before December 15, 2022
• Promote Kansas Notable Books within your library and/or community through programs, displays, book clubs, or other similar means.
• Further agrees to recognize IMLS in all promotions.

*Please see https://kslib.info/1491/2022-Notable-Books for grant application, checklist, and other information, under the “Grants and Purchasing” tab, in the middle of the page, right side.*

To start the process towards receiving the grant, return a signed copy of the application by library courier, email attachment (Dakota.Heard@ks.gov), or mail to State Library of Kansas, 300 SW 10^th Avenue 312-N, ATTN: Dakota Heard, Topeka, KS 66612 on or before September 30, 2022.

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Technology

By Jody Hattrup

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Today is the last day to register for Tech Day+ 2022

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

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System Spotlight

By Jody Hattrup

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Joan Weaver Director of Kinsley Library was on KWCH News

Plains Community Library

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Consulting

By Richard Brookman

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Basic Quickbooks Workshop

Schneweis Tax and Accounting, Bookkeepers for SWKLS, will conduct a day of training on basic Quickbooks. The workshop will be held at Cimarron City Library Basement, November 4, 2022, starting at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This workshop is free to member libraries and $75.00 for non-member libraries. Follow the link to register for the workshop.

Topics will include:

1) Setting up Budgets and talking about using Classes;

2) Using Classes to Separate Funds (Grants, Donations, Fees…)

3) Setting up income lines;

4) Setting up expense lines;

5) How to make deposits (by Class – General [Appropriations], Grants, Donations, Fess…)

6) Checking writing by Class;

7) Payroll to include Quarterly Fed, St, KPERS, Year end Reports (W-2s); and

8) Reconciling Bank Statements.

KSHRAB Conference Scholarships

The Kansas Historical Records Advisory Board (KSHRAB) is offering scholarships to attend a conference or meeting for archival training. The requirements are that you have to be a Kansas student, resident, or employee. The applicant will use the application to provide information about their work, educational background, and need for a scholarship. Applicants will also give examples of the type of formal training or experience they have working with historical documents and show reason of how the conference or meeting will assist in their work/education.

If you have a conference or meeting in mind the organization would like to have your scholarship application submitted at least four (4) weeks before the conference or meeting for applicant submission review. Applications should be submitted to kshs.kshrab@ks.gov or mailed to KSHRAB, Kansas State Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66615. For a copy of the scholarship application follow this link.

Thank you to Emily Bodenhamer of the Kansas Historical Society for the information.

Banned Book Week and Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is a busy month for libraries. You have different events that you can promote within your library that are library related.

Banned Book Week is September 18-24, this year. Many libraries will build a display or have posters and/or bookmarks about the topic. If you would like to use more neutral language for this topic, a new slogan that is being put out this year is “Books Unite Us”.

September is also Library Card Sign-Up Month. So you can promote in your local paper, social media, or other means to have community members, that don’t have a library card, can come to your library to receive one. A library card is a powerful tool that many within our communities don’t realize they can obtain.

Whether it’s both or just one of the library related events mentioned above, be sure to promote your library.

National Senior Center Month

If you were looking for a program for the library during September you might consider teaming up with your local Senior Center. September is National Senior Center Month. The recognition began as just a week by President Ronald Reagan in a Presidential Proclamation in 1985. In 2007 the week was extended to the full month of September to give centers flexibility in scheduling events.

Even if it isn’t in the month of September you can always contact the System Office to schedule in a Talking Books presentation. This presentation is part of the System’s grant funding to support Talking Books. With this funding available there is be no charge to your library for the presentation.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

By Sara Wilson

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Technology

By Jody Hattrup

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Mango Webinar

Last Day to Register for Tech Day+ 2022

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

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System Spotlight

By Jody Hattrup

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Haskell Township Library got a new addition!!! There is still a little more work to do to it but we are very excited about our new sign. This addition helps to identify the library with our logo and let everyone driving down Highway 56 and Chouteau know our definite location. We would like to thank Western Kansas Community Foundation for grant assistance with this project. We would also like to thank A-1 Sign Pro, Darrin Nicholas and the SignPro Installers for being so AWESOME and doing an AMAZING job working with us and installing our sign.

Haskell Township Library Programming

Cimarron Public Library Programming

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Consulting

By Richard Brookman

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Labor Day Holiday

The Southwest Kansas Library System office will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday. Everyone enjoy the weekend!

RNR & Budget Hearing & Special Budget Meeting

Mark you calendars for September 9, at 10:00 am, for the RNR and Budget Hearings. Right after these two hearings the System Board will then move into the Special Budget Meeting to approve, by resolution, the increase in Revenue Neutral Rate and Certify the 2023 Budget. These hearings and special meetings will be hybrid (in person and Zoom). If you haven’t registered yet you can do so through this registration link. If you are attending online you can access the hearings and special meeting through this Zoom Link.

September Train UP! “Carrying of Firearms”

This months Train UP! will be on Tuesday, September 6, at 2:00 pm. In this Train UP the Legislative history on open and concealed carry will be discussed and how it relates to public agencies which include public libraries. If you would like to attend you can register through this link.

The link to join in through Zoom is here, however if you can’t attend we will record the session and you can view it later. Remember if you view any of our Train UPs through the Wiki you will need to notify Richard so he can update your Continuing Education file accordingly.

After Lunch Course “Cultural Humility” by Xan Y. Goodman

The next After Lunch Course is next Thursday, September 8. It will begin at 1:30 pm CT and last approximately an hour. The topic for this “Course” is “Cultural Humility” presented by Xan Y. Goodman. Xan Y. Goodman is a Co-Editor of the ACRL publications, Co-Designer of scholarly Integrating the Information Literacy Framework into Disciplinary Courses, and Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy.

If you are interested in attending the After Lunch Course you can register through this link.

New SEED Grant Sample Application

If your library is planning on joining in on a collaborative or its own SEED Grant there is a sample application you can use before you start entering in information on the actual online application. You can download the sample SEED Grant application here.

To remind everyone of my take away from the SEED Grant webinar I have included it here again:

SEED Grant Link for eligibility requirements and application.

After listening to the SEED Grant informational Webinar this morning this is what I came away with.

Out of our membership counties all but Ford and Seward County can apply for the SEED Grant.  Multiple grant applications can be submitted, however only one (1) grant application per county will be selected to be awarded funding.

If you have received a BASE or HEAL grant you are not eligible for the SEED grant funding.

Libraries can apply for funding for:

• Purchase of books and related reading materials
• Laptops, tablets, Wi-Fi hot spots and other equipment to help patrons access reliable internet outside of library facilities and to help them connect to employment, education, general information, and essential telehealth services 
• Physical improvements to library facilities including but not limited to carpet, roofs, entryways, or meeting rooms
• Purchase of furniture to benefit library patrons, such as new reading chairs, installation of coffee makers, tables and kiosks, etc.    

The minimum amount that can be applied for is $5,000 and the maximum amount that can be applied for is $50,000.  If you submit a cooperative grant application, you can make one portion for a senior center for $10,000 and another portion for the library for $10,000 with the total grant applied for being $20,000.

You have to have a 10% match for the amount of funding you are requesting.  If you can provide more of a matching percentage, the selection committee will score your application higher.  If you have an application that is a cooperative between entities the selection committee will score your application higher as well.

It is encouraged to have multiple entities submit the SEED grant application together and have a coordinator handle the application process and submittal.  This means you would need to coordinate with your county government.  The presenters did state that entities can apply separately, however this would make for a competitive grant with other entities within your county.  This could lead to some unfavorable feelings toward the library so I would proceed with caution.

If you are awarded the grant you will have to follow their reporting method, which at the moment they stated will be quarterly (this could change).

Also if you do a remodeling or building project construction must begin four (4) months after being awarded the funds and the completion of the project must be twelve (12) months after being awarded the funds.

The difficulty that I see with this grant is that only one application will be awarded per county.  If you can join in a collaboration with other county entities this could increase your chances of being awarded.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

By Sara Wilson

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NEW FICTION

NEW NON-FICTION

New to our Professional Collection:

Whether you’re an administrator or library leader concerned about the health and well-being of your team, or a library worker excited to launch a health and wellness movement in your library, you’ll find sensible guidance and inspiration in Newman’s handbook.

As part of their dedication to improving the lives of their patrons, libraries have long offered services, programs, and outreach dedicated to the health and wellness of their communities. There is a growing recognition that library workers themselves are in urgent need of such attention; low morale, and complaints of burnout and a toxic work environment, are only a few of the obvious symptoms. The good news is that by turning inward, libraries can foster wellness in their workplace and make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of their staff. Newman, who has led a popular course on the subject attended by workers from many types of different libraries, here takes a holistic approach to examine why and how libraries should focus on improving the health and wellness of employees. Filled with hands-on advice, examples of successful initiatives, and suggested action steps, in this book readers will learn

• how to define health and wellness, including its physical, psychological, and social aspects, and why they touch upon nearly everything that happens in the workplace;
• what a workplace looks like when it strives to ensure the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of workers, and the ways in which this approach to a work environment benefits both the library and the community it serves;
• the role played by the physical aspects of the workplace, such as the ergonomics of sitting and standing desks, the effects of air quality and smell on worker health and productivity, and noise levels stemming from open plan workspaces;
• about key policies relating to wages, working schedules, where employees work, and child and elder care;
• real-world advice on addressing complicated workplace issues like emotional and invisible labor, with a look at the part that burdensome or indifferent policies and practices can play in contributing to compassion fatigue and burnout;
• ways to make healthy choices for oneself and encourage healthy choices in co-workers and staff;
• concrete, evidence-based steps that libraries can take to improve workplace wellness;
• how to make a lasting difference by focusing on one aspect they can change personally and one that they can advocate changing library wide.
  
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Collections & ILL Training Opportunities

Brought to you by the state library of Kansas.

Mango Languages Webinar

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – 2:00 PM

Join us for a demo and training webinar on Mango Languages, the state library’s language-learning program. We’ll learn more about how the program works and about resources and strategies for promoting Mango Languages to library patrons.

Presented by Cruz Pardo, Account Manager with Mango Languages

Recommended for all librarians.

This training will be recorded for later viewing. A link will be sent out after the webinar concludes.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOs, or Android: https://kslib.zoom.us/j/94027319739

Add the training to your calendar:

From Nikki Hansen, Resource Sharing Librarian for the State of Kansas Library:

The State Library of Kansas in cooperation with AutoGraphics invites you to join AG trainer Debbie Hensler, Nikki Hansen, and Jeff Hixon for two in-person SHAREit training sessions, one in Salina and one in Topeka. The Salina session will be held Tuesday 9/13 at the Salina Public Library. The Topeka session will be held Wednesday 9/14 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Both sessions will run from 10am-4pm and attendees will be responsible for their own lunches. More information about content and topics to be covered will be available shortly. The Salina session has limited space available so if that’s your venue of choice, please sign up early. You can sign up at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PGjGr_IOy3tXJcuud0UgZ7nhl2qeNUxxhucZL7a2fsY/edit?usp=sharing

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Technology

By Jody Hattrup

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Tech Day+ 2022 Website

We are so excited to have you at Tech Day+ 2022 on Friday, September 30, 2022, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the First Church of God in Dodge City, Ks. Please be sure that each attendee registers separately so that we can print name badges and welcome bags accurately. This year we added a Luau theme to our Tech day so feel free to dress accordingly ex: Hawaiian shirt, sun hat, or flip-flops, etc.

The following link is the website to our big event: Click here for the Tech Day+ Website

The deadline to register for the in-person Tech Day+  2022 is  September 23, 2022.  The fee to attend Tech Day+ is $10.00 per person for SWKLS members. If non-SWKLS members the fee is $75.00. Click here to register.
If you are unable to attend Tech Day+ in person, you can view the pre-recorded sessions on the wiki. The recordings will be available on October 7, 2022