Jody Hattrup
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Jun 21
The 2013 Kansas Notable Book list is here!
The Kansas Notable Books List recognizes the literary richness of our state and is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas. The annual selection of 15 books reflecting Kansas cultural heritage features quality titles with wide public appeal that are either written by Kansans or features a …
Apr 30
Resources to Find Coloring Sheets and Activity Pages
As some of you have discovered the hard way, looking for coloring sheets can result in lots of popups and unwanted programs being installed on your computer. This doesn’t mean you still can’t print them out. The best course of action is to go directly to tv sites, character sites, or major companies that offer …
Feb 14
eBook Resources
SWKLS Tech Day 2013 John Blyberg via Compfight Step 1: Know where to find help Kindle: Amazon Kindle’s Main Page, www.amazon.com/kindle Kindle Support, www.amazon.com/kindle–support Download a User or Quick Start Guide Nook: Nook Main Page, www.nook.com They have user guides, videos, and quick start guides. iPad: Apple iPad Device Page, www.apple.com/support/ipad/ iPad Manuals, http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/ Kansas EZ Library: …
Feb 14
Resources to Find Cheap or Free books for Kindle Devices
This post is a post from 2012 that was updated on February 14, 2013. We know a lot of you get questions about how to find cheap or free books for Kindles. Recently we have discovered two resources that bring lists of free or cheap eBooks for Kindles to you. You can find free or cheap books …
Jan 15
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: Dig Into Reading Beneath the Surface Groundbreaking Reads If you would like to …
Jan 15
Winter Newsletter
The Winter Newsletter is finished and you should be receiving one in the mail or via the courier here in the next few days. Here are some of the featured topics in this edition: Kansas Public L ibrary Standards Pictures Snapshot Day and Kansas Reads to Preschoolers What is happening at libraries across the system A New …
Jan 15
Tech Day 2013
Our Tech Day Registration is Live!! To register please go to our workshop registration page. Here are a few details: Date: February 15, 2013 (inclement weather day, February 22) Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (registration starts at 9:00 am) Place: The Learning Center 308 W Frontview St Dodge City, KS 67801 Sessions Include: The …
Jan 10
Newsletter Changes
Re-posted from an email by SWKLS Director, Emily Sitz We received a letter this week, dated January 7, from our local post office describing changes for “self mailers that are folded”. The changes went into effect on Jan 5. We don’t think our local PO had much notice of the changes which are related to …
Jan 09
Freading eBook Service
Our statewide Freading account is ready to use! This is available right now for all patrons and staff to begin using. The direct link to instructions is: http://www.kslib.info/freading Notes about Freading: Access to Freading to check out books is only through the Kansas Library Card portal. Log in there, and you’ll see the Freading link …
Nov 05
Facebook for Kansas Libraries
A lot of new Kansas Library Facebook Groups and Pages have been popping up lately. If you are on Facebook, this is a great way to share ideas, get help, or just meet others in the same profession. Here are a few we have found and suggest checking out if they interest you: Groups: Kansas …