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Continuing Education

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1. Can I register for a workshop online?

Yes, use the online registration form. Be sure to press the “submit” button. Online Registration Form

2. Do you have Spanish language titles in the Rotating Books collection?

Yes, ask the Rotating Books Specialist to include these titles in your shipment.

3. Do you have an online calendar?

Yes, you can even print out monthly calendars from this web site. Online Calendar

4. How do I get additional Kansas Library Cards?

Contact the Continuing Education Coordinator at 800-234-0529 ext. 149 or tom@sckls.info

5. How do I change the kinds of materials I get from the Rotating Books Service?

Contact the Outreach Services Specialist, Nicole Penley, at 800-234-0529 ext. 133 or nicole@sckls.info

6. Does SCKLS have a professional collection?

Yes. Access the Verso online catalog. You may interlibrary loan any of the items or call 800-234-0529 ext. 128 to request them directly SCKLS Online Catalog

7. I am new to SCKLS and do not know who to ask what so who should I call?

Contact the Continuing Education Coordinator at 800-234-0529 ext. 149 or tom@sckls.info to arrange for an orientation visit. The coordinator will come to your library for this orientation.

8. Are there any grants available for continuing education?

Yes. Member librarians, staff, or public library trustees are eligible for reimbursement of up to $750 of registration costs to attend library-related continuing education activities during the grant funding calendar year. More information and a copy of the application form are online. Continuing Education Grant

9. Are there any grants available for library programming?

Programming grants are awarded in amounts up to $200. Applicant libraries may submit one grant proposal per calendar year. SCKLS Programming Grant

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General

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1. How do I reserve a meeting room or the computer lab at the SCKLS facility?

See Meeting Room Reservation form link at the Human Resource and Finanical Specialist page or you may call or email Mia Wilson, (800)-234-0529, ext. 120 to reserve rooms for meetings or trainings. Meeting Room Reservation form

2. How do I set up a KLOW website?

First, go to the My Kansas Library website to request a KLOW website and to register.
Once you have received a confirmation of your registration, contact Sharon Barnes at (800)-234-0529, ext. 135 to schedule a visit to do your initial set up of your site.
My Kansas Library

3. I can't open a Microsoft Office file someone sent! What do I do?

Microsoft Office 2007 saves files in a different format than other versions. Download and install the Compatibility Pack to allow most earlier versions to open and edit these files. Click to go to download site

4. If I need to change a Rotating Collections pick-up or delivery time, whom do I contact?

Call Nicole Penley at (800) 234-0529, ext. 133.

5. How do I contact Talking Books?

You may contact Talking Books in Emporia at 800-362-0699 or visit their website. Talking Books

6. Why do the library supplies ordered through SCKLS vary in price?

The prices may vary by the quantity that we order, some vendors charge shipping which fluctuates and sometimes the items ordered are on sale.

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Grants

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1. When are the Grant-in-aid checks disbursed?

The Grant-in-aid checks are disbursed by the end of the month in April and October.

2. How often can you apply for a General Technology Grant?

You may only receive 1 General Technology Grant per calendar year (January - December). There are 2 rounds per year. If you are not awarded the grant in the first round, you may apply in the second round. Special note: School districts and Public libraries with branches and Special libraries with multiple facilities are single entities, so only ONE library per district. Public libraries with branches or Special libraries with multiple facilities will be awarded one grant per year.

3. Are there any grants available for continuing education?

Yes. Member librarians, staff, or public library trustees are eligible for reimbursement of up to $750 of registration costs to attend library-related continuing education activities during the grant funding calendar year. More information and a copy of the application form are online. Continuing Education Grant

4. Are there any grants available for library programming?

Programming grants are awarded in amounts up to $200. Applicant libraries may submit one grant proposal per calendar year. SCKLS Programming Grant