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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Jun 27
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. …
May 28
Windows 8 and 8.1 Training Resources
If you are interested in learning more about Windows 8 or 8.1 or have patrons asking you questions these resources below are a great place to start. They are also all FREE. Custom Guide Windows 8 Quick Reference Sheet – Great cheat sheet you can print out double-sided with keyboard shortcuts, tips, tricks, and other …
May 21
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 …
Jan 08
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 …
Nov 27
Tablet Update Now Available
For those of you who have received Nexus 7 tablets there is a system upgrade available. This will take your tablet from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4. Android names its major releases after candy and this most recent version is called KitKat. Version 4.1 was called Jelly Bean. We recommend installing this update and any …
Nov 04
Are the Links at the Top of Google Mail and Your Other Google Pages Missing?
You’re not alone. It looks like Google has been doing some updates and changed the layout of some of their pages. You probably all remember having a list of links at the top of your Google Mail where you could get to the calendar, drive, etc. You may have recently noticed that those are missing. …
Oct 31
Zinio Launch
Today is the official launch day of Zinio for SWKLS libraries who purchased Zinio! Here are some things to help you as your library gets on board. We recommend that you feel comfortable with Zinio before you launch it to your patrons. We are offering several training classes over the next month which can …
Jun 21
TumbleBooks!
TumbleBookLibrary eBooks for Kids – Available for ALL Kansas Libraries! The following information was taken from emails from Candace LeDuc and Lianne Flax from the State Library of Kansas. The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books) with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation), and Tumble Puzzles …
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 …