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Welcome to 12 Things SWKLS!

Over the next 12 months, we’ll be learning a new thing or technology skill each month.   For those of you that participated in 23 Things Kansas this program will be similar, but we’ll only have one topic or thing per month.    All of the topics will be online on the SWKLS website.

Each lesson will be posted online on the first day of the month starting in May.  You’ll have until the last day of the month at 11:59 pm central time to complete each lesson and receive 2 hours credit.

Who can participate?
Any SWKLS library staff member

What’s in it for you?

  • You can work at your own pace
  • You can pick and choose which lessons you want to complete
  • You can receive 2 credit hours for completing each lesson
  • If you complete 12 lessons or things on time you will be entered into  grand prize drawings at the end.
    • You could win a $10 or $20 gift cards from places like Staples, Pizza Hut, or Dillons.
    • A large grand prize, to be announced, will also be available.
  • You can complete as many things or lessons as you want (only those who complete all 12 at the end of each month will be entered in the grand prize drawings)
  • You’ll get to learn lots of new things
  • You’ll get to participate with other SWKLS libraries
  • Not interested in learning the thing for the month? We’ll also have alternate lessons or things you can choose.
  • You’ll have fun as you learn!

Examples of things that will be covered (these may change):  

  • Google Forms (can use for Summer Reading signup, ILL forms, program signup, etc)
  • Tips for keeping your library website up to date
  • Facebook/Instagram
  • VERSO Patron Account
  • Digital Audiobooks through the State Library
  • eBooks through State Library
  • Novelist
  • Canva/Infographics

Take me to:

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 10

Introduction/Content Welcome to the tenth thing in 12 Things SWKLS.  This month’s topic is infographics. Chances are high that you’ve come across an infographic online, as they are often included in news stories and shared on social media. Infographics are also a popular form of marketing because it can help turn a complicated subject matter into an eye-catching …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 2

Introduction Welcome to the second thing in 12 Things SWKLS.    This month we will be learning about Facebook Pages. The activities for this lesson are due June  30, 2016 at 11:59 pm CDT and are worth 2 credit hours.  Estimated work time:  1-2 hours. If you would rather complete an alternate topic, please go …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 4

Introduction Welcome to the fourth thing in 12 Things SWKLS. This month we will be learning about the Kansas Library eCard (formerly the Kansas State Library Card or KSLC). The activities for this lesson are due August 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm central time and are worth 2 credit hours.  Estimated work time:  1-2 hours. …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 5

  Introduction Welcome to the fifth thing in 12 Things SWKLS.  This month we will be learning about OneClickdigital.  OneClickdigital is an electronic audio book service available through the State Library of Kansas.  Through OneClick, you and your patrons can check out and listen to audiobooks on smartphones, handheld devices, and computers. The activities for …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 6

Introduction Welcome to the sixth thing in 12 Things SWKLS.  This month we will be learning about Digital Book eLending through the State Library.  This lesson will give an overview of the various digital book options available through the State Library of Kansas.  Through these services, you and your patrons can check out and listen …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 3

Introduction Welcome to the third thing in 12 Things SWKLS. This month we will be learning about VERSO Patron Accounts. The activities for this lesson are due July 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm central time and are worth 2 credit hours.  Estimated work time:  1-2 hours. If you would rather complete an alternate topic, please go to …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 7

Introduction Welcome to the seventh thing in 12 Things SWKLS.  This month we will be learning about Canva.  Canva is a free web-based design tool that makes it easy to create professional looking flyers, social media graphics, collages, posters, infographics, presentations,  and more.  This lesson will give an overview of what Canva is and how …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 8

Introduction/Content Welcome to the eighth thing in 12 Things SWKLS.  Since December is a bit of a crazy month, I thought we’d take this time to have a little fun and do a little review.    This month you can pick any topic from the past 7 Things and spend more time learning about the …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 9

Introduction Welcome to the ninth thing in 12 Things SWKLS. This month we will be learning about Floating Collections from the Kansas State Library. Floating Collections allow your patrons to experience different media and your library to access new media for programming. All of the resources for this lesson can be found at the State …

12 Things SWKLS: Thing 1

Introduction Welcome to the first thing in 12 Things SWKLS.    This month we will be learning about Google Forms. The activities for this lesson are due May 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm central time and are worth 2 credit hours.  Estimated work time:  1-2 hours. If you would rather complete an alternate topic, please …

12 Things SWKLS: Alternate Things

On this page you can find alternate lessons for 12 Things SWKLS.  Pick one from the list below and follow the instructions to complete. Google Search Tips and Tricks Clean up and Organize your Gmail Clean up your Outlook Mail Hootsuite – (a site to manage your social media accounts in one place) Learn More …