kansas library annual report 2014

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Early Childhood Literacy

State Library Physical Collection

Digital Book eLending

Research & Reference

Kansas Library Catalog

Grants & Library Resources

Online Databases

Kansas Library eCard

State Data Center

Continuing Education for Librarians

Kansas Center for the Book

Interlibrary Loan

Talking Books

WiFi Projects

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OVERVIEW

VisionThe State Library of Kansas will deliver timely library services and educational resources to help all Kansans be successful in a global market.

MissionThe State Library of Kansas seeks to improve the lives of Kansas residents by providing resources that: increase reading readiness and on-grade reading acuity; improve chances for academic success; help start and grow businesses; assist individuals with employment opportunities; and provide lifelong educational opportunities.

Who We ServeThe State Library serves three customer groups: state government, librarians, and every Kansas resident.

Goals

Make reading materials available to all Kansans.

Ensure “reading readiness” for Kansas’ youngest residents and on-grade reading achievement for all students.

Provide educational opportunities that will assist residents with career and business opportunities.

Provide reliable e-content.

Assist librarians across the state to adapt library services to meet 21st century needs while continuing to provide traditional library services.

Provide library research support to state legislators, executive agencies, local governments, and individuals.

Preserve and provide access to the publications of state government.

Public Libraries (328) Branches/Mini Libraries (48)

Northwest Kansas Library System Southwest Kansas Library System Central Kansas Library System Northeast Kansas Library System

Northwest Kansas Library System South Central Kansas Library System Southeast Kansas Library System

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries in the United States Fiscal Year 2011, Released March 2014

Source: State Library of Kansas, FY2014*Locations are approximate

1,697,838PUBLIC LIBRARY

CARDHOLDERSIN KANSAS

Kansas Public Libraries

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RevenueState General Fund 4,274,294Fee Fund 131,284Federal 2,169,942Grants & Gifts 150,480 6,726,000

ExpendituresSalaries & Wages 1,582,796Contractual Services 1,983,267Commodities 434,298Capital Outlay 92,404Aids to Locals 2,552,433Other Assistance 80,802 6,726,000

State General Fund64%

Fee Fund2%

Grants & Gifts2%

Federal32%

REVENUEFY2014

Contractual Services29%

Aids to Locals39%

Salaries & Wages24%

Other1%

Capital Outlay1%

Commodities6%

EXPENDITURESFY2014

Core FunctionsAdministrationResponsible for conducting and administering the general business and functions of the State Library.

ReferenceResearch support for Kansas state government by providing assistance to legislators, legislative staff and executive branch decision makers, local governments, businesses and a wide variety of individuals.

Statewide Services & ResourcesProvides equity of access to high-quality, reliable services and resources for all Kansas Residents.

Talking Books Service Provides personalized support and materials in a specialized format to eligible Kansas residents to ensure that all may read.

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BOARDThe State Library of Kansas Board was created by Statute (K.S.A. 75-2546) in 2007.

Eleven of fourteen members are appointed by the governor, including seven professional librarians. Ex-officio members are the executive officer of the board of regents and the commissioner of education (or their designees) and the state librarian.

By law, the board shall:

Advocate for statewide library services and resources, encouraging cooperation among libraries and promoting and encouraging innovative library services;

Advise and counsel the state librarian on policies and management and the state library strategic plan; Review and approve the annual plans of regional systems of cooperating libraries; Promote collaboration with the state board of regents to ensure the inclusion of libraries on the KAN-ED network and the continued availability of statewide library resources; Perform such other duties and functions as provided by law; and Recommend statewide priorities for interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing.

2014 Board Members

Max Burson, Wichita, is library director at Friends University.

David DePue, Topeka, is the Director of the Capitol Commission.

Donald Gilstrap, Maize, is the dean of libraries at Wichita State University.

Diane Hornbostel, Washington, is a member of the GFWC – General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Martha House, Council Grove, is a librarian at Council Grove High School.

Nancy Keith, Effingham, is an elementary school principal in Atchison County.

Lenora Kinzie, Topeka, is the Director of Library Services at Storemont-Vail HealthCare.

Harry Willems, Great Bend, is the director of the Central Kansas Library System.

Cathy Nugent, Leawood, is owner of Willis Pendleton LLC, a grassroots communications company.

Jean Schlegel, Ness City, is the director of Ness City Public Library.

Jennifer Schroeder, Concordia, is the library director at Cloud County Community College.

Ex-officio Members

Jo Budler, Topeka, is the State Librarian of Kansas.

Brad Neuenswander, Topeka, is the Kansas Interim Commissioner of Education, Jackie Lakin - designee.

Jerry Huff, Topeka, is the Executive Director of Kan-ed.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

State Library of Kansas Organizational Chart Total FTE: 24

Vacant: 8

Total Positions: 38As of 1/9/15

State Librarian

K0065851Unclassi�ed Regular

Administrative O�cer

Classi�ed Regular

K0113646

Librarian III

K0222729

Tech SupportConsultant I

K0053434Classi�ed Regular

Research Analyst V


Accountant I


Librarian III


CommunicationSpecialist

K0218503Unclassi�ed TempUnclassi�ed Temp

Librarian III


Librarian III


Librarian II


Librarian I

K0217551Unclassi�ed Temp

Librarian I


Librarian I


Senior Admin Asst


Library Assistant


Librarian III


Librarian I


Librarian I


Librarian II


Librarian I


Library Assistant II


Library Assistant II


Senior Administrative Asst.


Librarian I

Unclassi�ed TempK0226098

Library Assistant

Unclassi�ed TempK0226878

Librarian I


Library Assistant III


AdministrativeAssistant




Librarian I






Library Assistant


EXEMPT

EXEMPT

Librarian III


Librarian III


Librarian III


Librarian III


EXEMPT EXEMPTEXEMPT

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PROGRAMS, SERVICES & RESOURCES

Early Childhood Literacy

6 by 6: Ready to Read

Checkup and Check Out

AWE Early Literacy Stations

Summer Reading Program

Playaway Views

Playaway Bookpacks

State Library Physical Collection

Kansas Documents

State Library of Kansas Catalog

Federal Documents

Research Books

Audio Books/Video Collection

Playaways

Periodicals

Legislative Clippings

Digital Book eLending

3M

Enki

OneClickdigital

Freading

BookFlix

Britannica E-STAX

TumbleBooks Library

Research & Reference

Ask a Librarian

Legislative Hotline

Kansas Government Information

From the Reference Desk Blog

Legislators Past & Present

Kansas Library Catalog

Catalogs of more than 400 libraries

Grants & Library Resources

Lyrasis

E-rate

Library Services and Technology Act

Materials Replacement Fund

State Aid

Automation Grants

Interlibrary Courier Service

Kansas Library Directory

United for Libraries

Online Databases

LearningExpress Library

Mango Languages

EBSCO Databases

ProQuest Research & ABI/Inform

HeinOnline

Newsbank

Lexis-Nexis

Encyclopedia Britannica

Kansas Periodical Index

Kansas History Database

Kansas Newspaper Clippings

State Stats

Journal Alerts

Journal Finder

Kansas Library eCard

Administrator/End User Login

State Data Center

Census Data

Public Library Statistics

State Statistics

Continuing Education for Librarians

National Library Initiatives

Webinars & Tutorials

Email Listserv

Enhanced Library Meeting Rooms

Kansas Center for the Book

Kansas Notable Books

Pavilion of the States

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers

Interlibrary Loan

Book Discussion Group Sets

State Library Collection

Talking Books

Reader’s Advisory

Local Production

Catalog

Braille and Audio Reading Download

Braille Printing

WiFi Projects

Super WiFi Whitespace Project

Borrow the Internet at your Library Pilot

Programs and services administered by the State Library.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY6 by 6: Ready to ReadIn efforts to help children aged birth to six years of age prepare to read, the State Library of Kansas adapted the local 6 by 6: Ready to Read program, created by Johnson County Library, to a statewide early childhood literacy program now available to every public library in Kansas. 6 by 6 is a parent-friendly early literacy program modeled after the national Every Child Ready to Read @ your library program. This program emphasizes the six skills that parents and caregivers can help children develop, before they learn to read, at about the age six.

Early Literacy Activity KitsTo date, 152 kits have been created, including 77 large, 48 medium and 27 small. Kits are available to all Kansas libraries touse and to check out to their patrons. New kit themes continue to be added in the medium and small categories.

Small: Storypack Backpacks contain one book and a related activity, and include additional early literacy activity ideas. They are intended for families to check out. Local libraries may borrow them through interlibrary loan to lend to patrons.

Medium: Circle Storytime Kits and are intended to give librarians and child care providers all the books and resources they need to conduct storytimes on a variety of themes.

Large: Early Literacy Activity Kits and are based on high-quality children’s books. They contain at least one activity from each of the six key skill areas of early literacy. Libraries choose to use all or part of the activities in the library, or may loan them to local child care programs.

Large Activity Kit

29 In-Person Training Courses; 6 Online Training Courses

1,273LIBRARY STAFF,PARENTS &CHILD EDUCATORS

TRAINED

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EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACYCheckup and Check Out: For Kansas KidsFor years, the Kansas Pediatric Foundation has been supporting physicians who participate in the Turn a Page, Touch a Mind program. Through the program, doctors provide reading advice and books to families who bring their children in for well-child checkups, six months through five years. KPF is active throughout the state.

For Checkup and Check Out, in addition to giving out advice and books, physicians give families information about 6 by 6: Ready to Read, an early literacy program that libraries use to educate families about the six skills children need to have by age six to be ready to learn to read. Physicians also encourage families to visit their local libraries to learn more about 6 by 6 and to receive an additional free book to take home to keep. Participating libraries receive grant money from the State Library to purchase giveaway books.

Checkup and Check Out launched in January 2013 with four participating clinic-library pairs. The founding communities were: Chanute, Manhattan, Newton and Smith Center.

Checkup and Check Out is now available in 12 Kansas communities. Funding for books for libraries to give to participating families is secure through June 2015.

Participating CommunitiesBaldwinChanuteLeavenworthLenexa/Johnson County

Checkup and Check Out is reaching people unfamiliar with 6 by 6 and encouraging them to visit their local public libraries for additional early literacy information.

ManhattanMoundridgeNewtonSalina

Smith CenterUlysses/Grant CountyWaKeeneyWichita

Zero Visits25.48%

1 to 5 Visits34.08%

10 or more Visits32.48%

6 to 9 Visits7.96%

How many times have you visited the librarywith your child before today?

Participant Survey Results

Were you aware of the 6 by 6 program beforeyou heard of it from your child’s physician?

Do you plan to bring your child back to the library?

LIBRARY VISITSJAN - JUN 2014

Yes18.79%

No81.24%

6 by 6 AWARENESSJAN - JUN 2014

Yes99.36%

No.64%

RETURNINGJAN - JUN 2014

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Photo courtesy of Ellinwood Public Library

AWE Early Literacy StationsIn 2013 and 2014, The State Library of Kansas awarded grants to 142 Kansas public libraries to help fund the purchase of one AWE Early Literacy Station (an all-in-one digital learning solution for children ages 2-8) in each recipient’s library. The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, standalone computer, with 60 pre-loaded educational software programs, and does not require an Internet connection to operate. The material spans all curriculum areas: reading, math, science, social studies, writing, art and music.

Floating Collection for YouthThe State Library floating collection is shared between Kansas libraries. Once a library requests an item from the floating collection, the item remains with that library until the item is requested from another library. Items remain on libraries’ shelves so they spend less time in transit and more time in the readers’ hands.

AWE Early Literacy Stations

AWE Early Literacy Stations Grantees

Northwest Kansas Library System Southwest Kansas Library System Central Kansas Library System Northeast Kansas Library System

Northwest Kansas Library System South Central Kansas Library System Southeast Kansas Library System

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Playaway Views Playaway Views provide children with a literacy tool, fuel their imagination, and foster a love of stories and learning. No DVDs, downloads, or additional players are needed. Instead, Playaway View comes pre-loaded with multiple videos; you just have to press play.

Playaway BookpackPlayaway Bookpacks are all-in-one audiobooks and print books designed to deliver a fun and educational read-along experience for kids.

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$45,660 49¢ per childFunding

This amount provides training and membership to the Collaborative Summer Reading Program to all Kansas librarians.

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94,000CHILDREN PARTICIPATEDIN SUMMER READING

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10,000PRIZE BOOKS

Summer Reading ProgramChildren who do not read during summer break often return to school in the fall reading at a lower grade level than when they left for summer break. This is often referred to as the “Summer Slide.” By supporting the Summer Reading Program, the State Library of Kansas helps alleviate this negative phenomenon.

The State Library suports a statewide Summer Reading Program for youth by providing a membership to the Collaborative Summer Reading Program and training for all public library in Kansas. The State Library also introducing reading initiatives alongside the Collaborative Summer Reading Program.

The State Library helped fund Scholastic Literacy Partnerships to provide assistance in funding Summer Reading Program prize books to be given to children to keep in their own home library.

EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY

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2012 18 per user

201430 per user

Average annual checkouts for active library card holders

PHYSICAL COLLECTION

Federal Docs51%

(105,300)State Docs

31%(63,748)

General15%

(31,778)

Bound Bills1%

(2,384)

Clippings & Periodicals1%

(1,439)

Law1%

(2,220)

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Kansas DocumentsKansas documents provide current and historic information and are a research resource on state government.

State Library of Kansas CatalogThe State Library’s online catalog holds books, government documents, links to complete federal and state documents,periodicals and more.

Federal DocumentsThe State of Kansas Library is a Federal Depository library and serves as a resource for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which distributes U.S. government publications to the nation's communities through libraries. According to the FDLP's website, the dissemination of congressional documents began in 1813, with approximately 1,250 libraries currently involved with providing access to, and maintaining, federal documents.

The State Library of Kansas is one of 17 selective depositories in Kansas. The library chooses to receive certain documents from the government. Selective libraries choose materials which best serve their patrons.

The size of the State Library's collection numbers more than 100,000 volumes in the library, as well as other non-print items. The State Library was designated a selective depository in 1975, although it started receiving U.S. public documents in 1861.

Research BooksThe general collection of research books contain resources in the subject areas of interest to state government, including: business, education, public policy, social science and technology. Materials selected provide state employees with the informational resources needed in their daily work.

Audio Books/Video CollectionThe State Library leases a collection of fiction and nonfiction popular audiobooks. The library also maintains a small collection of state workforce training videos available for loan to state employees. Many books on workforce training are also available in our general collection.

PlayawaysPlayaways is an all-in-one prerecorded audiobook, about the size of a deck of playing cards. Playaways are lightweight, easy to use and come with one audiobook already loaded.

The purpose of this collection is to allow Playaways to “float” between libraries. While the State Library remains the owner, the location of the actual item can vary depending on which public library in Kansas had the Playaway last.

PeriodicalsThe State Library has a large collection of periodicals of interest to researchers. The library also has a special collection of periodicals related specifically to Kansas.

Legislative ClippingsThe legislative clippings are used by patrons to answer research questions, in addition to providing legislative background, especially in the earlier years when minutes were not kept for meetings. The clippings have historical value, and offer chronological coverage for researching past legislators, legislative sessions and state agency issues.

COLLECTIONFY 2014

In-House Circulation Increase

In-House Material

DIGITAL BOOK E-LENDINGLibraries are committed to making reading material available in a variety of formats to all members of the community including ebooks. The State Library is committed to ensuring equity of access for all Kansas residents at no cost. This has a positive effect on the Kansas economy because Individuals who borrow reading material from their libraries have more disposable income.

The State Library of Kansas works with Kansas libraries to provide digital library books for all residents, which includes download-able audiobooks and ebooks.

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FY 2014 DIGITAL BOOK CIRCULATIONTOTAL 533,679

Children’s Materials: Unlimited use of each title, no actual checkout, no software required

TumbleBooks Library (Just over 500 books and videos)Animated storybooks. Some chapter books, puzzles, and National Geographic videos. BookFlix (115 pairs; 230 total titles)Animated storybooks paired with a related nonfiction ebook. Some puzzles. Britannica E-STAX (Just over 500 total titles)Nonfiction ebooks.

eBooks: Books you read on your computer screen, mobile device, or on an ereader (like a Nook)

3M Cloud Library (Just over 10,000 titles; 16,500 copies)Mostly fiction, some popular nonfiction; includes bestsellers & largest publishers. Freading (Over 52,000 titles)Wide variety of fiction & nonfiction from small-medium publishers. Enki Library (Over 22,000 titles; 24,000 copies)A multi-state consortium with a wide variety of fiction & nonfiction from small-medium publishers; includes self-published titles.

Digital Audiobooks: Books you listen to on a computer, MP3 player, or mobile device

OneClickdigital Audiobooks (5,600 titles; 12,812 copies. 467 titles are simultaneous use)Mostly fiction, some popular nonfiction (including some Modern Scholar lecture series).

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RESEARCH & REFERENCEThe State Library provides library and research support to state legislators, executive agencies, local governments and individuals. The Library employs a staff of research librarians with expertise in the areas of public policy research and data gathering.

Ask a LibrarianThe State Library welcomes questions, especially about Kansas government. Instant messages are answered online between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Legislative HotlineKansas residents can access information on legislation, state government, public policy issues and more by calling 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference/research librarians at the State Library of Kansas and kept confidential. Lines are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can also leave brief messages to be delivered to legislators as well as request copies of bills, calendars, journals, voting records, and other legislative documents.

Kansas Government InformationThe State Library collects and maintains online print as well as electronic publications of the state government of Kansas in order to secure and provide access to the important records of the work of Kansas government, now and in the future. In 2014, 50,136 historic state documents were scanned to be added to this online collection.

From the Reference Desk BlogThis blog provides links to current resources to help you find what is new and noteworthy in the state of Kansas. State Library staff will highlight a topic of specific interest and supply links to important news and services in the state of Kansas.

Recent PostsKansas Hunting InformationHalloween Facts, Safety, & Some Spooky Stuff Too!Government Information on EbolaBe Informed About Road Conditions in KansasStatewide Recycling ServicesStatewide Referendum on Nonprofit RafflesLegislative Clippings at the State LibraryBack to School2014 Kansas Primary Elections2014 Update to the Kansas No-Call Act

Legislators Past & PresentThe State Library’s Legislators Past & Present database is the only comprehensive list of legislators who have served in the Kansas Legislature. Find biographical information, details on sessions served and more.

Public77% (4,495)

Questions Answered by Customer Groups

Business4% (262) Legislature

4% (235)

GovernmentAgencies9% (515)Schools &

Libraries6% (346)

REFERENCEQUESTIONS

FY 2014

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KANSAS LIBRARY CATALOGNo library has all the material their patrons want and/or need. This is especially true when collections cannot grow due to decreased State Aid.

The State Library of Kansas is committed to equity of access regardless of where a Kansas resident lives. The Statewide Interlibrary Lending (ILL) program means all Kansas residents have access to collections across the state.

Interlibrary Lending is facilitated by the statewide Kansas Library Catalog. The Kansas Library Catalog is a unified, web-based, publicly searchable online catalog of the information resources of over 400 Kansas libraries. The catalog provides the ability to search commercial information databases as well as library holdings. It also includes a web-based communications system for requesting and lending physical items or reproductions as a resource sharing activity (KICNET).

Interoperation between the Kansas Library Catalog and regional consortial catalogs allows residents to place holds on material at any Kansas library and thereby increases the return on investment of library material. Public, school and academic libraries are included in the statewide Kansas Library Catalog.

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2,309 4,617

969,370 items interlibrary loaned throughout Kansas in one year

Source: Kansas Public Library Statistics 2013 and ILL Annual Activity Report

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GRANTS & LIBRARY RESOURCESLyrasisThe State Library of Kansas subscribes to LYRASIS on behalf of Kansas libraries to provide opportunities for professional development and discounts on library supplies.

E-rateThe State Library of Kansas is responsible for helping libraries maximize the Federal funding available through the E-rate program. E-rate helps schools and libraries obtain affordable broadband. For the 2014-15 funding year, the E-rate program approved and authorized $1,012,888 in funding for Kansas public libraries.

Library Service and Technology ActThe Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The State Library of Kansas uses the funds to support statewide initiatives and also distribute the funds through subgrants or cooperative agreements to public, school, academic, research, and special libraries. There is a requirement for a state match, which helps stimulate approximately three to four dollars for every federal dollar invested.Programs and services funded by LSTA are depicted throughout the annual report.

2014 LSTA Grant Amount: $2,169,942

Materials Replacement FundThe Materials Replacement Fund responds to the question would-be Interlibrary Loan participants often ask: "What happens if we lend an item through interlibrary loan and it's never returned?" By protecting libraries from losses, the Materials Replacement Fund encourages participation in resource sharing activities such as Interlibrary Loan. The Materials Replacement Fund is administered by the Southeast Kansas Library System and funded through a grant from the State Library of Kansas.

State AidGrants-in-Aid to public libraries (KSA 75-2533 et seq) supplements local library funding. During the recent downturn in the economy, more people are utilizing the Internet (at no charge) at the library, attending more library programs, and checking more material out of the library. In some cases, state aid makes up the entire amount of funding a library has available for new books.

FY2014 amount appropriated by the legislature: $1,332,588

Automation GrantsThe State Library provides grants to regional library systems for automation of public libraries. Automation grants are responsible for migrating library collections to the statewide catalog and training librarians on the catalog software.

Interlibrary Courier ServiceThe State Library contributes $162,000 to the statewide courier to help move 872,275 books and library materials around the state in the past year.

Kansas Library DirectoryThe Kansas Library Directory is a database containing libraries in Kansas. This includes the library’s address, telephone number, name of the librarian, the county in which the library is located, the system of which the library is a member, and the type of library.

United for LibrariesStatewide group membership to United for Libraries is provided by the State Library of Kansas in partnership with the Friends of Kansas Libraries (FoKL) and the Kansas Library Trustee Association (KLTA).

State Library Contribution: $19,360FoKL Contribution: $600KLTA Contribution: $3,000

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ONLINE DATABASES

98%SAVINGS

$52,433,753POTENTIALCOST toLIBRARIES

STATEWIDESUBSCRIPTIONCOST

$1,121,380

Statewide Database SubscriptionAcademic Search Premier AHFS Consumer Medication InformationAlt HealthWatch Art Full TextAuto Repair Reference CenterBook Collection Nonfiction: Elementary School EditionBook Collection Nonfiction: High School EditionBook Collection Nonfiction: Middle School EditionBook Collection NonfictionBusiness Source PremierComputer SourceConsumer Health CompleteEncyclopedia Britannica - Academic Library Edition Encyclopedia Britannica - Public Library Edition Encyclopedia Britannica - School Library Edition ERICFuente AcademicaFunk & Wagnalls New World EncyclopediaGenealogy ConnectGreenFILEHealth Source-Consumer EditionHealth Source: Nursing EditionHeritageQuestHistory Reference CenterJob & Career Accelerator

Kansas History, Territorial through Civil War YearsKid Search LearningExpress Legal CollectionMango LanguagesMAS Ultra School EditionMasterFILE PremierMedicaLatinaMiddle Search PlusMilitary & Government CollectionNewswiresNewspaper Source PlusNoveListPrimary SearchProfessional Development CollectionProQuest Nursing & Allied HealthPsychology and Behavioral Sciences CollectionRegional Business NewsReligion and Philosophy CollectionSearchasaurusSeniorHealthStudent Research CenterTOPICsearchVirtual Reference LibraryVocational and Career Collection

$15,347Cost Increase

for FY2015

67,567,871Database Searches andLearning Module Sessions

$51,312,373Statewide Savings

Statewide Online Databases

The State Library provides equity of access to valuable resources by subsidizing a portion of the

total cost to license resources on a statewide basis.

This online resource package allows cost avoidance for Kansas libraries and state

agencies at a time when it is most needed. The State Library has noted a

substantial increase in usage statewide. State Agencies are able to stay-up-to

date with current research and data at no charge by using statewide resourc-

es rather than subscribing on their own on an individual agency basis. The

State Library anticipates over 74 million searches will be conducted in FY2015

within the online resource subscription, offering an overall cost avoidance more

than $50 million. But the fact is that without the statewide subscription, Kansans

would not have access to these resources because libraries could not

afford the individual subscription price.

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State Employee Only DatabasesThe State Library provides research support for Kansas state government by developing a collection of online databases that include research materials particularly relevant to the work of state government. These online resources can be accessed only by State of Kansas employee computers located in Shawnee County.

Proquest- Research & ABI/InformSearch for coverage of a broad range of subjects including children, education, general interest, military, psychology, sciences, and social sciences. In-depth coverage of business and economic conditions, management techniques, theory and practice of business, economics, human resources, finance, taxation, computers, and health.

State StatsState Stats provides comprehensive data coverage of each state including health care, crime, education and more. You'll find reliable, easy-to-use data from more than 80 different sources covering more than 15 years.

HeinOnlineAccess to the Kansas Session Laws and historic statutes, federal regulations, congressional documents, U.S. Code and Statutes at Large, law journals, and Subject Compilations of State Laws.

Reference USAThe Leading provider in business and consumer research. Offering a full-service platform, ReferenceUSA helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people.

NewsBankProvides full-text articles from the electronic editions of record for 13 Kansas papers and more than 1,000 U.S. newspapers- all in one easy-to-search database.

Lexis-Nexis State CapitolSearch legislation, state statutes, administrative regulations, and information on state legislators for all 50 states.

Other Online Resources Made Available by the State LibraryKansas Periodical IndexThe Kansas Periodical Index is a reference source that lists articles from Kansas related periodicals and other material. Maga-zines currently being published including Kansas!, Kansas History, Kansas Government Journal, Kansas Wildlife & Parks, South-east Kansas Living, The Territorial, and Topeka Magazine. Other magazines indexed, although no longer published, include Kanhistique, Kansas Heritage, Kansas Traveler, Kansas Sports and many others.

Kansas Newspaper ClippingsThe State Library maintains a collection of newpaper articles on Kansas legislation and government, sorted chronologically and arranged by subject. Currently, the online collection dates back to 2007.

Journal AlertsOver 6,000 full-text journals can be sent to state emails as soon as they become available. This is a great way to keep up with newly published research.

Journal FinderJournal Finder is a tool used for locating specific electronic journals and magazines contained within the subscribed databases.

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KANSAS LIBRARY E-CARDThe State Library plays a critical role in the state’s access to e-content. At no charge, Kansas residents can use their Kansas eCard to gain access to Digital Book eLending, and 24/7 access to quality research databases from anywhere. The State Library staff provides support for all Kansas residents.

STATE DATA CENTERThe State Data Center (SDC) Program is a cooperative program between the states and the Census Bureau that was created in 1978 to make data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments. The State Library of Kansas has been the lead agency in Kansas since 1982. The State Data Center works closely with our network of coordinating and affiliate agencies, which are located throughout the state.

Census DataThe State Data Center Program is a cooperative effort of the US Census Bureau and the states to improve public access to census statistics and information. The program provides access to and extend the use of Census Bureau statistical resources, and provides training and technical assistance in accessing and using the data.

Public Library StatisticsIn order to be eligible for Grants-in-Aid, a public library must submit a report generated and distributed by the State Library. In this survey, the library reports on spending and provides other statistical information.

State StatisticsThe State Library can help entrepreneurs and new business owners and other interested parties with site selection by providing information about the people living in the area and the number of similar businesses, the number of people who live or work in an area, the number of people who commute into or out of your area, the percentage of the population in various age groups, or any other statistics you may need to make informed decisions. The State Library also provides data on the social, economic and demographic characteristics of Kansas communities. The information we provide comes from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, and numerous State of Kansas agencies.

IndividualAssistance

1341 67,105 365,326

Renews expired eCards,set up for library admin,

provides lost numbers, etc.

ActiveeCards

Kansas residents with activeeCards used for searching

databases from out-of-stateIP addresses & ebook access.

eCardLogins

The amount of times Kansasresident logged in with the

Kansas Library eCard toaccess material.

Statistics from 2014

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CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LIBRARIANS

KANSAS CENTER FOR THE BOOK

A strong and effective program of continuing education needs more than a steady supply of timely, relevant offerings. Kansas librarians should know that they work in an environment where learning never stops. The State Library has a vital role to play in making that environment a statewide one with a strong sense of community. The State Library works to increase the knowledge and encourage participation in state library learning and grant opportunities.

National Library InitiativesThe State Library keeps Kansas librarians educated on the new initiatives that provide unique opportunities aimed at helping libraries assess their community needs.

Webinars & TutorialsThe State Library provides access to statewide training programs featuring webinars on various topics and services. Online webinars are stored in an archive and available 24/7.

Email ListservThe Kansas Library Forum deals with all issues of interest to Kansas librarians. Discussion includes job and meeting announce-ments, Internet resources, the Kansas Library Catalog, online and local databases, and more.

Enhanced Library Meeting RoomsThe State Library has the ability to schedule video conferencing around the state. With this, users have the ability to connect more than the base four sites that video conferencing units allow and calls to sites are placed automatically.

The mission of the Kansas Center for the Book is to stimulate public interest in the educational and cultural role of the book; authorship and writing; literacy; and the promotion of reading and libraries.

The Kansas Center for the Book is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. The Kansas Center for the Book affiliated with the national Center for the Book in 1987, and was hosted and headquartered at the Topeka and Shaw-nee County Public Library from then until 2005, when it moved to the State Library of Kansas. It is now a nonprofit, tax-exempt program of the State Library.

Kansas Notable BooksThe Kansas Notable Books List is the annual recognition of 15 outstanding titles by Kansas authors or about Kansas published the preceding year. It is the only honor for Kansas books by Kansans, highlighting our lively contemporary writing community and encouraging readers to enjoy some of the best writing of the authors among us.

A committee of Kansas Center for the Book (KCFB) Affiliates, Fellows, librarians and authors of previous Notable Books identifies these titles from among those published the previous year, and the State Librarian makes the selection for the final List. A medal awards ceremony honors the books and their authors.

Throughout the award year, KCFB promotes all the titles on that year's List electronically, at literary events, and among librarians and booksellers.

Pavilion of the StatesThe Pavilion of the States, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, salutes the literary traditions of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. The State Library attends the National Book Festival to represent and promote the literary works from Kansas.

Kansas Reads to PreschoolersKansas Reads to Preschoolers is an annual event that promotes reading to all Kansas children from birth through age five. Through the statewide program, parents, librarians and caregivers are encouraged to read the chosen title during a selected week and month. The program is sponsored by the State Library of Kansas.

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INTERLIBRARY LOANBook Discussion Group SetsThe State Library helps librarians around the state access sets of books available to book discussion groups served by Kansas libraries. From this online database, librarians can search for groups and request sets for interlibrary loan.

State Library CollectionThe State Library makes its collection available to other libraries as well as filling patron requests. This service is used to get articles, books, videos, documents, and reports. The Interlibrary Loan department staff handles requests to order, borrow, or renew an item.

TALKING BOOKSThe State Library’s Talking Book program continues to provide personalized support and material in a specialized format to eligible Kansas residents in every Kansas County to ensure that all may read.

The Library of Congress provides approximately 350,000 talking books to the State Library’s Talking Book program. The Library of Congress also covers postage costs incurred in delivery of over 250,000 talking books mailed to individual Kansas readers each year. The Library of Congress (National Library Service) provides Talking Book machines at no charge.

Reader’s AdvisoryThe State Library provides personal assistance via phone, email and order forms to fill patron reading interests and requests.

Local ProductionWhile the majority of books available through the Talking Book program are provided by the Library of Congress, that collection is supplemented with Kansas books which are converted to an acceptable format by staff at the Talking Books headquarters in Emporia. Titles are produced with an emphasis on early reading materials, books about Kansas or by Kansas authors, and titles to support statewide reading programs such as Kansas Reads, Kansas Reads to Preschoolers, William Allen White Book Award, and Kansas Notable Books.

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Area Covered by State Library (79% of the state’s population) Outreach Center

72-537 538-708 Source: State Library of Kansas, November 2014

CHEYENNE RAWLINS DECATUR NORTON PHILLIPS SMITH JEWELL WASHINGTON MARSHALL NEMAHABROWNREPUBLIC DONIPHAN

SHERMAN THOMAS SHERIDAN GRAHAM ROOKS OSBORNE MITCHELLCLOUD

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FY 2014 TALKING BOOK CIRCULATIONTOTAL 264,777

TALKING BOOKS

Braille PrintingThe State Library of Kansas provides Braille transcription and production services for state agencies that need their brochures or other shorter docu-ments printed in Braille. Files should be sent as attachments in an email and computer generated transcription will be provided. This is available for certain formats only and will not include images, tables, or graphs. If the State Library of Kansas is not able to do the transcription, a list of referrals to other organiza-tions can be provided.

WiFi ProjectsSuper WiFi Whitespace ProjectThe State Library of Kansas announced the establishment of the Kansas K20-Librarians Whitespace Pilot, initiated by the Kansas City K-20 Librarians Initiative and coordinated by the State Library, under the national Gigabit Libraries Network's Libraries Super-Wi-FI Pilot.

As with libraries in the national pilot, lead libraries for the Kansas pilot will conduct a four-month long test of TV Whitespace technology, delivering public library internet access to remote locations in the community using open and unlicensed radio spectrum.

Borrow the Internet at your Library PilotThe goal of this pilot project is to expand the reach and benefits of library Internet access by allowing patrons to borrow portable WiFi Hotspot routers from their local library.

After an initial project with two Kansas libraries, the State Library expanded the program to 19 public libraries across the state. Through this project, libraries lend portable WiFi Hotspot devices to library patrons wishing to expand the library’s Internet access.

At the end of 2014, the State Library successfully uploaded its first posting of a locally produced book by a Kansas author. In less than 24 hours, the book had been downloaded 14 times by patrons in 11 states.

CatalogThe State Library subscribes to the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS). KLAS is a library automation system intended to meet the unique, complex needs of a Talking Book Library that services persons with various physical impairments. This program complies with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Braille and Audio Reading DownloadDigital books and magazines from the National Library Service are available for download from the State Library’s website. There are more than 40,000 digital books and over 50 magazines available for download from this site, and new titles are constantly being added. The State Library provides access to these titles as well as customer support.

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