The importance of training and education to Southwest Kansas Libraries System member libraries has been consistently recognized and expressed by member library directors and boards, system board members, staff and administration. It is fitting that SWKLS budgets funds to offer grants to supplement what libraries are able to provide, in financial support for southwest Kansas library employees and trustees who want to take advantage of educational programs. The grants provide financial aid toward improving the library skills of the recipient and enabling him/her to become better informed about library management and services.
