Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Summer Library (Reading) Program:

The Summer Library (Reading) Program Workshop video is ready to view through this Link. Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant of SEKLS, went through the manual and explored options for planning along the way.

The main presenter was Mindy Miller. Mindy is a Kansas native-and life-long bibliophile, Mindy Miller is a school library director and children’s programming practitioner. Mindy is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Public Relations. She also received a Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School and is a former corporate lawyer. in 2014 she entered the professional library world and has tackled everything from summer library and story times to YA programming.

Train UP!: Library Maintenance Checklist Walk-Through

The next Train UP! will be a walk through of a library maintenance checklist. The Train UP! will be Tuesday April 6, at 2:00 pm Central Time. Anyone is welcome to attend. To be part of this workshop you can attend with this Zoom Link.

After-Lunch Course Video Link

For those that missed the After-Lunch Course on Library Advocacy with Jamie LaRue, you can still view the recording. Here is the direct link to the YouTube video of the workshop. Remember is you watch the session be sure to notify Richard so he can add it to your Continuing Education File.

Train UP! Videos Ready to View

If you happened to have missed the first two Train UP! training sessions the System Office now has them available through our Wiki. The direct links are also listed below for your convenience. Remember if you watch the videos please contact Richard so he can update your Continuing Education File. Many Thanks to Bernardo for getting these prepped and linked in the Wiki:

Train UP!: Bonding Through Board Games

Train UP!: Zoom into Super Children’s Programming

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Summer Library (Reading) Program:

The Summer Library (Reading) Program Workshop has been scheduled for March 18 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CT. Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant of SEKLS, will be going through the manual and exploring options for planning along the way. Registration Link for Summer Library (Reading) Program. See above in the calendar for the Zoom Link and we will send it out again before the Session on Thursday.

The main presenter will be Mindy Miller. Mindy is a Kansas native-and life-long bibliophile, Mindy Miller is a school library director and children’s programming practitioner. Mindy is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Public Relations. She also received a Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School and is a former corporate lawyer. in 2014 she entered the professional library world and has tackled everything from summer library and story times to YA programming.

Additional Summer Reading Resources:

Many of you know Patty Collins, Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), Youth Services Consultant. With everything still being done primarily through digital means she and CKLS have placed their Summer (Reading) Program videos online for anyone to view. The three links below will take you to the YouTube videos to view CKLS’ programs. Remember let Richard know if you viewed any of these videos so he can update your Continuing Education File.

Summer Library Workshop: The Patty and Diane Show

Summer Library Program: Idea Swap

Summer Library Program Workshop with Will Stuck

Member Accreditation and Walk-Through

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website). A walk-through of the new Accreditation form for anyone that wishes to join in will be March 26, at 2:00 pm, Zoom Link Here.

Remember as part of the accreditation Member Libraries need to send in their yearly proposed line item budget, the final line item budget from the previous year, and their insurance certificate if it has been renewed recently.

Train UP! Videos Ready to View

If you happened to have missed the first two Train UP! training sessions the System Office now has them available through our Wiki. The direct links are also listed below for your convenience. Remember if you watch the videos please contact Richard so he can update your Continuing Education File. Many Thanks to Bernardo for getting these prepped and linked in the Wiki:

Train UP!: Bonding Through Board Games

Train UP!: Zoom into Super Children’s Programming

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Summer Library (Reading) Program:

The Summer Library (Reading) Program Workshop has been scheduled for March 18 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CT. Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant of SEKLS, will be going through the manual and exploring options for planning along the way. Registration Link for Summer Library (Reading) Program.

The main presenter will be Mindy Miller. Mindy is a Kansas native-and life-long bibliophile, Mindy Miller is a school library director and children’s programming practitioner. Mindy is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Public Relations. She also received a Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School and is a former corporate lawyer. in 2014 she entered the professional library world and has tackled everything from summer library and story times to YA programming.

Member Accreditation and Walk-Through

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website). A walk-through of the new Accreditation form for anyone that wishes to join in will be March 26, at 2:00 pm, Zoom Link Here.

Remember as part of the accreditation Member Libraries need to send in their yearly proposed line item budget, the final line item budget from the previous year, and their insurance certificate if it has been renewed recently,

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.

The registration Links for After-Lunch Courses

Registration for Advocacy with Jamie LaRue – March 11 at 1:30 pm CT

Weeding Update: New Leaf Pick-ups

New Leaf will be coming to several SWKLS locations in April. Below, you will find the pick-up “hubs” and the windows of time these libraries will accept your weeded items. If you need help delivering your items to these libraries, please let the SWKLS Office know ASAP.

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 14th, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• DCPL: 4/5 – 4/13 @ children’s entrance, lower level. *Note: DCPL will not be able to accept your items during the last hour of the day as staff will be busy with closing procedures. Email Director Lori J. lorij@dcpl.info
• Haskell Township: 4/5 – 4/13. Email Director Sara K. haskelllib@gmail.com
• Ness City: 4/1 – 4/13. Email Director Laurie P. director@nesscitylibrary.org

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 21st, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• Plains: 4/12 – 4/20. Email Director Sara M. smunn@plainslibrary.info
• Ashland: Email Director Cara V. ashlib@ashlandlibrary.info

Free Books!

The SWKLS Office received a box of ARCs (advanced reader copies) from Sourcebooks. ARCs are pre-published, almost-complete versions of new books that are distributed to readers, such as professional reviewers, booksellers, and librarians; they are not to be sold or cataloged. But, any library staff member is welcome to enjoy reading them! To obtain these adult ARCs, email Tandy tritchhartswkls.org

WEBINAR: ENGAGING WITH PATRONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media can be an essential piece in your library’s communications toolkit, especially if your building is closed or has limited in-person services. It is not only a promotion tool, but also a way to entertain and engage with followers.Tiffany Breyne, Communications Coordinator at Skokie Public Library (IL), shares practical tips on how to crowd-source content from staff and followers, tools to make social posts easier to plan ahead, which platforms are less (or more) time consuming, and how to promote advisory and librarian expertise online.

 Click here for the recording

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Summer Library (Reading) Program:

The Summer Library (Reading) Program Workshop has been scheduled for March 18 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CT. Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant of SEKLS, will be going through the manual and exploring options for planning along the way. Registration Link for Summer Library (Reading) Program.

The main presenter will be Mindy Miller. Mindy is a Kansas native-and life-long bibliophile, Mindy Miller is a school library director and children’s programming practitioner. Mindy is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Public Relations. She also received a Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School and is a former corporate lawyer. in 2014 she entered the professional library world and has tackled everything from summer library and story times to YA programming.

Member Accreditation and Walk-Through

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website). A walk-through of the new Accreditation form for anyone that wishes to join in will be March 26, at 2:00 pm, Zoom Link Here.

Remember as part of the accreditation Member Libraries need to send in their yearly proposed line item budget, the final line item budget from the previous year, and their insurance certificate if it has been renewed recently,

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.

The registration Links for After-Lunch Courses

Registration for Advocacy with Jamie LaRue – March 11 at 1:30 pm CT

Weeding Update: New Leaf Pick-ups

New Leaf will be coming to several SWKLS locations in April. Below, you will find the pick-up “hubs” and the windows of time these libraries will accept your weeded items. If you need help delivering your items to these libraries, please let the SWKLS Office know ASAP.

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 14th, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• DCPL: 4/5 – 4/13 @ children’s entrance, lower level. *Note: DCPL will not be able to accept your items during the last hour of the day as staff will be busy with closing procedures. Email Director Lori J. lorij@dcpl.info
• Haskell Township: 4/5 – 4/13. Email Director Sara K. haskelllib@gmail.com
• Ness City: 4/1 – 4/13. Email Director Laurie P. director@nesscitylibrary.org

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 21st, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• Plains: 4/12 – 4/20. Email Director Sara M. smunn@plainslibrary.info
• Ashland: Email Director Cara V. ashlib@ashlandlibrary.info

Free Books!

The SWKLS Office received a box of ARCs (advanced reader copies) from Sourcebooks. ARCs are pre-published, almost-complete versions of new books that are distributed to readers, such as professional reviewers, booksellers, and librarians; they are not to be sold or cataloged. But, any library staff member is welcome to enjoy reading them! To obtain these adult ARCs, email Tandy tritchhartswkls.org

WEBINAR: ENGAGING WITH PATRONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media can be an essential piece in your library’s communications toolkit, especially if your building is closed or has limited in-person services. It is not only a promotion tool, but also a way to entertain and engage with followers.Tiffany Breyne, Communications Coordinator at Skokie Public Library (IL), shares practical tips on how to crowd-source content from staff and followers, tools to make social posts easier to plan ahead, which platforms are less (or more) time consuming, and how to promote advisory and librarian expertise online.

 Click here for the recording

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Image by mohamed_hassan via pixabay.com

The Train U.P.! – “Zoom into Super Children’s Programming presented by Maribel Sandoval March 2, 2021, at 2:00 pm CT:

For March’s Train U.P.! we are pleased to announce that Maribel Sandoval, of Grant County Library, with be conducting “Zoom into Super Children’s Programming” workshop. For the little one’s she will be sharing her Story Hour Plus program, fun intro activities and songs, Mr. Bear’s Weather, fun learning games on Canva, songs and dances they do as a group and Bookflix videos. For older children (3-5 Grades) shell will share with us how she does her virtual Girl Power and Lego Club.

The Directors Forum is being rebranded to The Train U.P.! to coincide with the SWKLS Unity Project. The main feature will be Continuing Education presentation and then at the end of the session the SWKLS Departments will relay any news that needs to be mentioned.

Summer Library (Reading) Program:

The Summer Library (Reading) Program Workshop has been scheduled for March 18. Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant of SEKLS, will be going through the manual and exploring options for planning along the way.

The main presenter will be Mindy Miller. Mindy is a Kansas native-and life-long bibliophile, Mindy Miller is a school library director and children’s programming practitioner. Mindy is a graduate of Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Public Relations. She also received a Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School and is a former corporate lawyer. in 2014 she entered the professional library world and has tackled everything from summer library and story times to YA programming.

Reader Zone Training:

For our member libraries that have gone with the Reader Zone App again for tracking the Summer Library Program, Jake Bell has set March 5 at 10:00 am CT.

You will be able to ask questions as Reader Zone Founder, Jake Ball, shows you how to build reading programs and use the new features of Reader Zone.

No pre-registration is required.

Click this link: Zoom.com and enter the meeting ID:  473 615 3161

Member Accreditation and Walk-Through

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website). A walk-through of the new Accreditation form for anyone that wishes to join in will be March 26, at 2:00 pm, Zoom Link Here.

Remember as part of the accreditation Member Libraries need to send in their yearly proposed line item budget, the final line item budget from the previous year, and their insurance certificate if it has been renewed recently,

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.

The registration Links for After-Lunch Courses

Registration for Advocacy with Jamie LaRue – March 11 at 1:30 pm CT

Weeding Update: New Leaf Pick-ups

New Leaf will be coming to several SWKLS locations in April. Below, you will find the pick-up “hubs” and the windows of time these libraries will accept your weeded items. If you need help delivering your items to these libraries, please let the SWKLS Office know ASAP.

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 14th, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• DCPL: 4/5 – 4/13 @ children’s entrance, lower level. *Note: DCPL will not be able to accept your items during the last hour of the day as staff will be busy with closing procedures. Email Director Lori J. lorij@dcpl.info
• Haskell Township: 4/5 – 4/13. Email Director Sara K. haskelllib@gmail.com
• Ness City: 4/1 – 4/13. Email Director Laurie P. director@nesscitylibrary.org

For New Leaf’s pick-up on April 21st, these libraries will accept your weeded items:

• Plains: 4/12 – 4/20. Email Director Sara M. smunn@plainslibrary.info
• Ashland: Email Director Cara V. ashlib@ashlandlibrary.info

Free Books!

The SWKLS Office received a box of ARCs (advanced reader copies) from Sourcebooks. ARCs are pre-published, almost-complete versions of new books that are distributed to readers, such as professional reviewers, booksellers, and librarians; they are not to be sold or cataloged. But, any library staff member is welcome to enjoy reading them! To obtain these adult ARCs, email Tandy tritchhartswkls.org

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Image by mohamed_hassan via pixabay.com

The Train U.P.! – March 2, 2021, at 2:00 pm CT:

For March’s Train U.P.! we are pleased to announce that Maribel Sandoval with be conducting “Zoom into Super Children’s Programming” workshop. For the little one’s she will be sharing her Story Hour Plus program, fun intro activities and songs, Mr. Bear’s Weather, fun learning games on Canva, songs and dances they do as a group and Bookflix videos. For older children (3-5 Grades) shell will share with us how she does her virtual Girl Power and Lego Club.

The Directors Forum is being rebranded to The Train U.P.! to coincide with the SWKLS Unity Project. The main feature will be Continuing Education presentation and then at the end of the session the SWKLS Departments will relay any news that needs to be mentioned.

Additional Continuing Education Opportunities:

Remember to email Richard at the System Office if you attend or watch a workshop so the Office can update your CE File. In the email let us know the title and duration of the workshop.

Two free webinars-on-demand! These webinars can be viewed for free until March 31st. No registration required; just click on the title below to start viewing:

• Playing the Long Game: The Resiliency of Ordinary People Like You and Me with presenter Pat Wagner
• How to Write for the Library Press (and Make Editors Love You) with presenter Kathy Dempsey

Brief Bib Tips:

1. You may have seen this week’s release notes from Ted Koppel at Auto-Graphics (above). In the brief bib report, a library is now able to run the report for itself, instead of all of SWKLS. (Hint: Check your inbox for Ted’s email on Monday, Feb. 8th.)
2. Here is an easy way to check your brief bibs, instead of running a report:
   • From the quick search bar or advanced search, enter “ZZZbriefbib” as a subject search in your library. Voila!

• NOTE: Checking your library’s brief bibs monthly is considered a best practice. Reminders have been included in the SWKLS U.P.! Calendar. / Link

Auto-Graphics Training Sessions for New Directors –

Now Available on the SWKLS Wiki / Link

Session #1 (Jan. 20th): VERSO/Circ Admin
Session #2 (Jan. 26th): VERSO/Support Tab, VERSO/Circ Reports, VERSO/Miscellaneous
Session #3 (Jan. 28th): SHAREit/ILL Admin, SHAREit/PAC Admin, SHAREit/Blank ILL Requests

Government Affairs Committee and Advocacy Session:

Gail Santy is the Regional Systems Government Affairs Committee representative and she is sharing the video and chat for the session. There will be another session on February 18, 2021, at 2:00 pm CT. Here is the Advocacy Zoom Link for the 18th’s Session

Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZWIDOl6GaSODCK60vmiiNArspQgJ19q/view?usp=sharingChat link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5oIrBnWu_RMXV4nd8DjslsgPmPQNRFz/view?usp=sharing 

Vaccine Links

Below are the two links to assist with COVID-19 Vaccine information. Find my vaccine is a webpage to assist with information on where within your area vaccines are being distributed. The KDHE’s YouTube channel is the second link for vaccine information. If you watch the session please remember to let Richard know so it can be updated in the Continuing Education files.

Find My Vaccine — https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/160/Find-My-Vaccine
KDHE’s meeting with House Children and Seniors link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnnbevpgZk

Unemployment 1099-G forms

If you or a staff member receive a 1099-G form of unemployment funds being distributed to them you will want to give them this information. They can call the Department of Labor at 785-575- 1461. The number will be staffed during regular business hours from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. CST to 4 p.m. CST, extended hours Monday through Friday 4 p.m. CST to 8 p.m. CST and Saturday 8 a.m. CST to 2 p.m. CST.  

If you do not wish to keep calling the Department of Labor telephone number the site does have an “Unsworn Declaration of Payments not Received/Identity Theft” form that Tandy located last night, after the site became live again.  This form has an address that you can send the form directly.
Here is the link to the form:https://www.dol.ks.gov/docs/default-source/ui-benefits-forms/1099-g-forms/k-frd-100.pdf

How do I report fraud if I received a 1099-G form for a fraudulent claim in my name?
If you received a 1099-G form for a claim that you did not receive payment for due to identity theft, you can fill out a request on the KDOL Self-Service Portal under “1099 Protest/Dispute”, making sure to check the box for “I want to dispute my 1099” and upload an Unsworn Declaration to declare you did not receive the benefits that were stated on your 1099-G form issued from the Kansas Department of Labor.
You can also send a written dispute with your full name and last 4 digits of your social security number to the Kansas Department of Labor at the following address:
Fraudulent 1099 Inquiry
Kansas Department of Labor
401 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603-3182
Make sure to include the reason of identity theft in your written dispute and a copy of a completed Unsworn Declaration form.
Additionally, if you have not so already, go to www.dol.ks.gov/fraud to submit a report to our Fraud Investigation team. For more information on reporting fraud, see the Unemployment Fraud FAQ page.

KPERS Scam:

Another Scam for you to be aware of. Tandy received this from KPERS so have your staff be mindful and when talking with KPERS go through their official channels.

Heads-UpOutside Retirement Email to Members Recently we’ve been told that a company called Fed Resource, also known as Gov Resource, has been sending emails to KPERS members and offering a “no-cost, retirement planning review.” KPERS Does Not Offer Personal Financial Advice KPERS does not have an agreement with Fed Resource or Gov Resource, and we do not endorse any services they provide.Financial advisors who buy marketing or sales services from Fed Resource or Gov Resource do not work for KPERS. We don’t employ or contract with any personal financial advisors or planners.Here are some tips for choosing a financial planner. (from the Aug 2019 KPERS retiree newsletter) KPERS Retirement Resources When employees need KPERS retirement info, please tell them to get started by going to the Retirement Info Center on kpers.org. A good place for the basics all the way down to the fine details.Every quarter, KPERS also hosts Pre-Retirement Webinars. We answer the tough questions and personally walk employees down the path to retirement.And of course, we’re always just a phone call away. We also offer in-person and virtual counseling sessions. We’d love to help!Questions?Email employers@kpers.orgToll-free 1-888-275-5737In Topeka 296-6166

Accreditation Standards

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website).

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.

The registration Links for After-Lunch Courses

Registration for Advocacy with Jamie LaRue – March 11 at 1:30 pm CT

 

ARSL Leadership Institute Applications Are Now Open!

Good afternoon, ARSL members!

We are excited to announce that applications for ARSL’s pilot leadership institute, Outstanding In Their Field, are officially open! We are looking for 30 outstanding people who are currently working in rural and small libraries to join us for this special professional development opportunity.

Applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2021.

Participants, a.k.a. “Outfielders,” will undertake 18 months of online and in-person interactive sessions.

It’s a BIG commitment, and rewarding! Participants will gain:

• skills and confidence as leaders
• a network of colleagues throughout the country
• experiences at two ARSL conferences

Need to order more item barcodes?

Email your order to Kelly by February 19th. Include your library’s name, the starting barcode number, and the quantity you would like to order in increments of 1,000.

1,000 barcodes = $24 + shipping. The order will arrive at the SWKLS Office approximately 10 business days after the order is placed. Then, the barcodes will be dispersed via the courier.

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

The SWKLS Unity Project proposed calendar is available on the Wiki

This calendar will be edited as 2021 progresses, and it contains recommended tasks in each of the four “branches” of the SWKLS U.P. “tree”: ILL (SHAREit), ILS (VERSO), new directors, and technology. You may wish to check the calendar regularly to organize tasks such as checking brief bibs, new directors’ training, counting ILLs monthly, checking CAT Express activity, weeding, New Leaf pick-ups, etc. / Link

The Directors Forum is being rebranded to The Train U.P.! to coincide with the SWKLS Unity Project. The main feature will be Continuing Education presentation and then at the end of the session the SWKLS Departments will relay any news that needs to be mentioned.

Vaccine Links

Below are the two links to assist with COVID-19 Vaccine information. Find my vaccine is a webpage to assist with information on where within your area vaccines are being distributed. The KDHE’s YouTube channel is the second link for vaccine information. If you watch the session please remember to let Richard know so it can be updated in the Continuing Education files.

Find My Vaccine — https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/160/Find-My-Vaccine
KDHE’s meeting with House Children and Seniors link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnnbevpgZk

Unemployment 1099-G forms

If you or a staff member receive a 1099-G form of unemployment funds being distributed to them you will want to give them this information. They can call the Department of Labor at 785-575- 1461. The number will be staffed during regular business hours from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. CST to 4 p.m. CST, extended hours Monday through Friday 4 p.m. CST to 8 p.m. CST and Saturday 8 a.m. CST to 2 p.m. CST.  

If you do not wish to keep calling the Department of Labor telephone number the site does have an “Unsworn Declaration of Payments not Received/Identity Theft” form that Tandy located last night, after the site became live again.  This form has an address that you can send the form directly.
Here is the link to the form:https://www.dol.ks.gov/docs/default-source/ui-benefits-forms/1099-g-forms/k-frd-100.pdf

How do I report fraud if I received a 1099-G form for a fraudulent claim in my name?
If you received a 1099-G form for a claim that you did not receive payment for due to identity theft, you can fill out a request on the KDOL Self-Service Portal under “1099 Protest/Dispute”, making sure to check the box for “I want to dispute my 1099” and upload an Unsworn Declaration to declare you did not receive the benefits that were stated on your 1099-G form issued from the Kansas Department of Labor.
You can also send a written dispute with your full name and last 4 digits of your social security number to the Kansas Department of Labor at the following address:
Fraudulent 1099 Inquiry
Kansas Department of Labor
401 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603-3182
Make sure to include the reason of identity theft in your written dispute and a copy of a completed Unsworn Declaration form.
Additionally, if you have not so already, go to www.dol.ks.gov/fraud to submit a report to our Fraud Investigation team. For more information on reporting fraud, see the Unemployment Fraud FAQ page.

Accreditation Standards

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website).

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.
The registration for March’s online course, with Jamie LaRue, should be available on February 3rd.

ARSL Leadership Institute Applications Are Now Open!

Good afternoon, ARSL members!

We are excited to announce that applications for ARSL’s pilot leadership institute, Outstanding In Their Field, are officially open! We are looking for 30 outstanding people who are currently working in rural and small libraries to join us for this special professional development opportunity.

Applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2021.

Participants, a.k.a. “Outfielders,” will undertake 18 months of online and in-person interactive sessions.

It’s a BIG commitment, and rewarding! Participants will gain:

• skills and confidence as leaders
• a network of colleagues throughout the country
• experiences at two ARSL conferences

New Leaf Pick-up Locations in SWKLS

Before dropping off your weeded items to the locations below, please call the library’s director.

• April 14 & October 13: Dodge City Public Library, Haskell Township, and Ness City
• April 21 & October 20: Plains & Ashland

Contributions to the Weekly Wrap-up are from all SWKLS staff.

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).

February 1 2021 – State Library Survey Report Due. If you need an extension please contact Richard.

February 2, 2021 – Directors Forum – 2:00 pm, “Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families”, Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena – Guest Speaker

February 2, 2021 – Directors Forum Zoom Link: https://kslib.zoom.us/j/735791720

February 17, 2021 – Website Maintenance Training/ Registration Link

The SWKLS Unity Project proposed calendar is now available on the SWKLS Wiki

This calendar will be edited as 2021 progresses, and it contains recommended tasks in each of the four “branches” of the SWKLS U.P. “tree”: ILL (SHAREit), ILS (VERSO), new directors, and technology. You may wish to check the calendar regularly to organize tasks such as checking brief bibs, new directors’ training, counting ILLs monthly, checking CAT Express activity, weeding, New Leaf pick-ups, etc. / Link

Accreditation Standards

The new form is available on the System’s website it directors would like to start working on the accreditation application. The application is due October 31, 2021 (Accreditation Main Page on the System’s website).

Continuing Education Hours

Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families

For the upcoming Directors Forum (February 2, at 2:00 pm) we will be having a presentation from Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, County Extension Agent/Family Life & Resource Agent/K-State Research & Extension of Sedgewick County, entitled “Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families. This presentation is open to all who wish to attend in your libraries. Image provide by ErikeWittlieb via Pixabay.com.

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.
The registration for March’s online course, with Jamie LaRue, should be available on February 3rd.

ARSL Leadership Institute Applications Are Now Open!

Good afternoon, ARSL members!

We are excited to announce that applications for ARSL’s pilot leadership institute, Outstanding In Their Field, are officially open! We are looking for 30 outstanding people who are currently working in rural and small libraries to join us for this special professional development opportunity.

Applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2021.

Participants, a.k.a. “Outfielders,” will undertake 18 months of online and in-person interactive sessions.

It’s a BIG commitment, and rewarding! Participants will gain:

• skills and confidence as leaders
• a network of colleagues throughout the country
• experiences at two ARSL conferences

New Leaf Pick-up Locations in SWKLS–Another location just added!

Prior to dropping off your weeded items to the locations below, please call the library’s director.

• April 14 & October 13: Dodge City Public Library, Haskell Township, and Ness City
• April 21 & October 20: Plains & Ashland

Should we use “edit bib record” or “add new item” to copy-catalog?

• “Add new item” — After finding a good quality record, a cataloger can click this link, add the library’s holding, and click submit. The item has been added to the catalog without making any changes to the bibliographic record. Easiest option!
• “Edit bib record” — Performs the same task as “add new item” but with a few extra clicks: The library adds its holding information and clicks the “gold barrel” to save the record to the catalog. Additionally, for catalogers with full cataloging permissions, the bib record can be edited here, i.e. MARC field tag changes. It is a best practice for catalogers to edit bib records after receiving specialist training.
• For questions or concerns, feel free to contact Kelly.

Coming Soon to the SWKLS Professional Collection:

Coming Soon to the SWKLS StoryWalk Collection:

Contributions to the Weekly Wrap-up are from all SWKLS staff.

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).

January 2021 – If you do your library’s W-2’s remember to be working on them to get to your staff

January 25, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Scott County Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 26, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Cimarron City Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 27, 2021 – Clean Up, Clean Out, Cling Onto – Methods Session at 2:00 pm / Registration Link

February 1 2021 – State Library Survey Report Due. If you need an extension please contact Richard.

February 2, 2021 – Directors Forum – 2:00 pm, “Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families”, Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena – Guest Speaker

The SWKLS Unity Project proposed calendar is now available on the SWKLS Wiki

Thank you for voluntarily participating in SWKLS U.P.! This calendar will be edited as 2021 progresses, and it contains recommended tasks in each of the four “branches” of the SWKLS U.P. “tree”: ILL (SHAREit), ILS (VERSO), new directors, and technology. You may wish to check the calendar regularly to organize tasks such as checking brief bibs, new directors’ training, counting ILLs monthly, checking CAT Express activity, weeding, New Leaf pick-ups, etc. (Note: In last week’s Weekly Wrap-up, dates relating to SWKLS U.P. were written in orange.) / Link

Governor Kelly’s Vaccine Distribution Plan

Follow the link to Governor Kelly’s Vaccine Distribution Order. You will notice no mention is in the order for where librarians will fall in the different phases. Richard have contacted Eric Norris, State Librarian, and he replied that he is reaching out to his contacts on this matter. Eric advises for libraries to reach out to your local Health Care Providers to see where you and your staff can be placed on the list for vaccines and when he here’s of any additional guidance he will let me know.

Continuing Education Hours

If you haven’t sent your Continuing Education Hours in yet please do.

With the new year Richard will be rounding out the end of year continuing education (C.E.) hours for the staff of our member libraries in the coming week. The System has the hours for everything that you and your staff did with the office. The C.E. hours I need from our member libraries are any training that you and/or your staff did that was done outside of the System (webinars from different sources, Zoom training sessions from different sources, conferences). Richard will need the title of the course and how long the course was.

Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families

For the upcoming Directors Forum (February 2, at 2:00 pm) we will be having a presentation from Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, County Extension Agent/Family Life & Resource Agent/K-State Research & Extension of Sedgewick County, entitled “Bonding thru Board Games: Developing the Six Traits of Strong Families. This presentation is open to all who wish to attend in your libraries. Image provide by ErikeWittlieb via Pixabay.com.

After-Lunch Courses

Throughout 2021, the Kansas Regional Library Systems are offering four free continuing education workshops on Zoom, for a series we are calling “after-lunch course”. Registration announcements will be posted to Kan-Lib, and to the regional system’s website: systems.mykansaslibrary.org.
The registration for March’s online course, with Jamie LaRue, should be available on February 3rd.

In the month of January, we will have four sessions all at 2:00 pm. We will present tips and tricks on how to get yourself organized for 2021. If you attend all four sessions your name will be placed in a drawing. If you unable to attend the session and can carry out the task your name can still be placed in the drawing. Simply take a screenshot of the process and email it to jhattrup@swkls.org. Instructions will be added to SWKLS Wiki soon after each session. The winner of the drawing will need to refer to their library’s policies about prize winnings. The deadline for this series is February 5, 2021.

• January 6 – Clean-Up & Clean Out Emails / Recorded Link
• January 13 – Clean-Up & Clean Out Desktop/ Recorded Link
• January 20 -Cling Onto – Privacy /Recorded Link
  Perfect time of the year to review privacy settings and how to protect yourself.
• January 27 – Cling Onto – Methods/ Registration Link
  Directors will discuss some methods they cling to throughout the year. We will have Holly Mathes (Grant County Library) a veteran director and Sara Koehn (Haskell County Library) a novice director as a presenter.

ARSL Leadership Institute Applications Are Now Open!

Good afternoon, ARSL members!

We are excited to announce that applications for ARSL’s pilot leadership institute, Outstanding In Their Field, are officially open! We are looking for 30 outstanding people who are currently working in rural and small libraries to join us for this special professional development opportunity.

Applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2021.

Participants, a.k.a. “Outfielders,” will undertake 18 months of online and in-person interactive sessions.

It’s a BIG commitment, and rewarding! Participants will gain:

• skills and confidence as leaders
• a network of colleagues throughout the country
• experiences at two ARSL conferences

New Leaf Pick-up Locations in SWKLS

Thank you to our members who have volunteered their libraries as pick-up “hubs” for weeded books which will be donated to New Leaf in Wichita. Prior to dropping off your weeded items to the locations below, please call the library’s director.

• April 14 & October 13: Dodge City Public Library & Haskell Township
• April 21 & October 20: Plains & Ashland

Expired patron accounts

While preparing the State Report, you may have noticed that you have many patron accounts which are expired and need to be deleted. It is possible to perform a “batch” delete of old patron accounts in VERSO. Auto-Graphics said: “The library can use the ‘expired patron maintenance’ option in Circ Admin to delete patrons by expiration date.” For example, perhaps you would like to delete all accounts which expired before 12/30/2018. You can complete this task at your library, or AG can perform it for you. If you would prefer the latter, email Kelly, and she will communicate with AG to get this done. 

Contributions to the Weekly Wrap-up are from all SWKLS staff.

Future Dates & Training Opportunities

Dates relating to the SWKLS Unity Project are in orange…SWKLS U.P.!

January – 2nd week: SWKLS U.P.! calendar will be distributed.

January 13, 2021 – Clean Up, Clean Out, Cling Onto – Desktop Session at 2:00 pm / Registration Link

January 12, 2021 at 11AM – SWKLS U.P. : How to digitize your ILL tracking system / Registration Link

January 12, 2021 at 1PM – Public Library Survey Training Session by KS State Library / Zoom link

January 14, 2021 at 9 – 10:30A – State Report Overview with Richard, Steve, and Kelly.

January 15, 2021 – Full Board Meeting (Online with Zoom) at 10:00 am / Registration Link

January 19, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Plains Community Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 20, 2021 at 10AM – AG training for new directors #1: a general introduction.

January 20, 2021 – Clean Up, Clean Out, Cling Onto – Privacy Session at 2:00 pm /

January 21, 2021 – Jody and Kelly hope to visit Scott County and Lane County Libraries.

January 21, 2021 – 10-11AM – SEKLS Online Workshop: Collection Development / Registration Link / Zoom Link – Flyer attached below.

January 22, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Grant County Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 25, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Scott County Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 26, 2021 at 10AM – AG training for new directors #2: VERSO

January 26, 2021 – State Library Survey Workday at Cimarron City Library from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

January 27, 2021 – Clean Up, Clean Out, Cling Onto – Methods Session at 2:00 pm / Registration Link

January 28, 2021 at 10AM – AG training for new directors #3: SHAREit (Rhonda Machlan from the State ILL Dept. will also be present.)

January 29, 2021 – Jody and Kelly hope to visit Stevens County and Haskell Township Libraries.

Governor Kelly’s Vaccine Distribution Plan

Follow the link to Governor Kelly’s Vaccine Distribution Order. You will notice no mention is in the order for where librarians will fall in the different phases. Richard have contacted Eric Norris, State Librarian, and he replied that he is reaching out to his contacts on this matter. Eric advises for libraries to reach out to your local Health Care Providers to see where you and your staff can be placed on the list for vaccines and when he here’s of any additional guidance he will let me know.

Continuing Education Hours

With the new year Richard will be rounding out the end of year continuing education (C.E.) hours for the staff of our member libraries in the coming week. The System has the hours for everything that you and your staff did with the office. The C.E. hours I need from our member libraries are any training that you and/or your staff did that was done outside of the System (webinars from different sources, Zoom training sessions from different sources, conferences). Richard will need the title of the course and how long the course was.

Kansas State Library 2019 Survey Report

The Kansas State Library has posted the 2019 Survey Report, link to 2019 Library Survey Report webpage, just in time for libraries to begin gathering information for the 2020 Library Survey Report after the new year.

In the month of January, we will have four sessions all at 2:00 pm. We will present tips and tricks on how to get yourself organized for 2021. If you attend all four sessions your name will be placed in a drawing. If you unable to attend the session and can carry out the task your name can still be placed in the drawing. Simply take a screenshot of the process and email it to jhattrup@swkls.org. Instructions will be added to the SWKLS wiki soon after each session.

• January 6 – Clean-Up & Clean Out Emails / SWKLS Wiki Link
• January 13 – Clean-Up & Clean Out Desktop/ Registration Link
• January 20 -Cling Onto – Privacy /Registration Link
  Perfect time of the year to review privacy settings and how to protect yourself.
• January 27 – Cling Onto – Methods/ Registration Link
  Directors will discuss some methods they cling to throughout the year. We will have Holly Mathes (Grant County Library) a veteran director and Sara Koehn (Haskell County Library) a novice director as a presenter.

Need help with the State Report? Resources now available on wiki.swkls.org :

Auto-Graphics Q&A Sessions 1-4 are now available on wiki.swkls.org!

Topics include customizing SHAREit, VERSO’s Circ Admin, VERSO’s PAC Admin, user guides, and searching. Each video has a list of the topics discussed. View at your leisure. / Link

New Leaf Pick-up Dates in April and October

New Leaf is coming again in 2021! The NPO will be available in SW Kansas to pick up weeded items on: 4/14, 4/21, 10/13, 10/20. For April, we are looking for three libraries for each date–locations who would be able to serve as pick-up locations and temporarily store items from other libraries for a week or so prior. If you are able to volunteer your library as a pick-up location, please let Kelly know. / Link to New Leaf
– DCPL has kindly volunteered for one of the April dates. Thank you!

ARSL Leadership Institute Applications Are Now Open!

Good afternoon, ARSL members!

We are excited to announce that applications for ARSL’s pilot leadership institute, Outstanding In Their Field, are officially open! We are looking for 30 outstanding people who are currently working in rural and small libraries to join us for this special professional development opportunity.

Applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2021.

Participants, a.k.a. “Outfielders,” will undertake 18 months of online and in-person interactive sessions.

It’s a BIG commitment, and rewarding! Participants will gain:

• skills and confidence as leaders
• a network of colleagues throughout the country
• experiences at two ARSL conferences