Category: FYI

State Library of Kansas eCard Update

There have been several updates to the State Library of Kansas Website over the last year.  One of the these changes is the process of creating State Library Cards.  The Kansas Library Card (KSLC) is now called the Kansas Library eCard. All libraries in Kansas (including school & academic libraries) can create, renew, and look …

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WebJunction – Courses Available Again!

UPDATE! Beginning on July 1, access to WebJunction’s library-specific courses became available for free to all library workers and volunteers across the nation. Through the generous support of OCLC, the Gates Foundation, and many state library agencies across the U.S., WebJunction will continue to provide timely and relevant learning content for you to access anytime, from …

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READ TO RED CARPET Downloadable Event Kit

Are you hoping to feature some of the books that will be made into movies this fall?  Meet Me @ The Library:  Is a series of event kits for your library brought to you by Random House.  These kits have program posters, downloadable materials, book selections, and more that celebrate community and bring people together! …

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Ten Creative Ways to Use Social Media for Libraries

Several SWKLS libraries have been using social media in very creative ways in their libraries. 1.  Posting trivia questions or any type of questions on social media 2.  Getting ideas from Pinterest for crafting events.    This library also has activities for kids to do while the parents craft. 3.  Announcing new material via Facebook. …

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Summer Reading Pinterest Boards

If you’re looking for Summer Reading ideas for your library, Pinterest is always a good place to start.  We have created three collaborate Pinterest Boards for libraries to share ideas on.  The boards can be found by clicking on the links below: Fizz, Boom, Read! Spark a Reaction!  Literary Elements If you would like to …

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Payroll Tax Changes

JD Hancock via Compfight The following article was taken from:  http://www.nekls.org/payroll-tax/ and reposted with author permission.   Laura DeBaun is the Library Services Consultant and Business Manager at NEKLS. Washington and Topeka have been changing things for 2013 payroll.  Happy New Year!!! The social security tax withheld from employee’s 2013 wages is going back to what …

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