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- 1. 2014 ANNUALREPORT Early Childhood Literacy StateLibrary 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 06 PAGE 10 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 PAGE 13 PAGE 14 PAGE 15 PAGE 17 PAGE 17 PAGE 18 PAGE 18 PAGE 19 PAGE 19 PAGE 20 PAGE State Library
- 2. OVERVIEW Vision The State Libraryof Kansas will deliver timely library services and educational resources to help all Kansans be successful in a global market. Mission The 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 Serve The 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 1,697,838 PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS IN KANSAS Kansas Public Libraries 1
- 3. Revenue State General Fund4,274,294 Fee Fund 131,284 Federal 2,169,942 Grants & Gifts 150,480 6,726,000 Expenditures Salaries & Wages 1,582,796 Contractual Services 1,983,267 Commodities 434,298 Capital Outlay 92,404 Aids to Locals 2,552,433 Other Assistance 80,802 6,726,000 State General Fund 64% Fee Fund 2% Grants & Gifts 2% Federal 32% REVENUE FY2014 Contractual Services 29% Aids to Locals 39% Salaries & Wages 24% Other 1% Capital Outlay 1% Commodities 6% EXPENDITURES FY2014 Core Functions Administration Responsible for conducting and administering the general business and functions of the State Library. Reference Research 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 & Resources Provides 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. 2
- 4. BOARD The State Libraryof 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. 3
- 5. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART State Libraryof Kansas Organizational Chart Total FTE: 24 Vacant: 8 Total Positions: 38 As of 1/9/15 State Librarian K0065851 Unclassified Regular Administrative Officer Classified Regular K0113646 Librarian III K0222729 Tech Support Consultant I K0053434 Classified Regular Research Analyst V K0097803 Classified Regular Accountant I K0124368 Classified Regular Librarian III K0050026 Classified Regular Communication Specialist K0218503 Unclassified TempUnclassified Temp Librarian III K0057026 Classified Regular Librarian III K0045041 Classified Regular Librarian II K0066159 Classified Regular Librarian I K0217551 Unclassified Temp Librarian I K0225151 Classified Regular Librarian I K0226735 Unclassified Temp Senior Admin Asst K0071258 Classified Regular Library Assistant K0218742 Unclassified Temp Librarian III K0051795 Classified Regular Librarian I K0061339 Classified Regular Librarian I K0061119 Classified Regular Librarian II K0048297 Classified Regular Librarian I K0062803 Classified Regular Library Assistant II K0071035 Classified Regular Library Assistant II K0065678 Classified Regular Senior Administrative Asst. K0223798 Classified Regular Librarian I Unclassified Temp K0226098 Library Assistant Unclassified Temp K0226878 Librarian I K0048167 Classified Regular Library Assistant III K0042429 Classified Regular Administrative Assistant K0071593 Classified Regular Administrative Assistant K0048465 Classified Regular Librarian I K0215662 Unclassified Temp Administrative Assistant K0215654 Unclassified Temp Administrative Assistant K0215661 Unclassified Temp Library Assistant K0215671 Unclassified Temp EXEMPT EXEMPT Librarian III K0041062 Classified Regular Librarian III K0216349 Unclassified Temp Librarian III K0215218 Unclassified Temp Librarian III K0217419 Unclassified Temp EXEMPT EXEMPTEXEMPT 4
- 6. 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. 5
- 7. EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY 6by 6: Ready to Read In 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 Kits To date, 152 kits have been created, including 77 large, 48 medium and 27 small. Kits are available to all Kansas libraries to use 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 6
- 8. EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY Checkupand Check Out: For Kansas Kids For 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 Communities Baldwin Chanute Leavenworth Lenexa/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. Manhattan Moundridge Newton Salina Smith Center Ulysses/Grant County WaKeeney Wichita Zero Visits 25.48% 1 to 5 Visits 34.08% 10 or more Visits 32.48% 6 to 9 Visits 7.96% How many times have you visited the library with your child before today? Participant Survey Results Were you aware of the 6 by 6 program before you heard of it from your child’s physician? Do you plan to bring your child back to the library? LIBRARY VISITS JAN - JUN 2014 Yes 18.79% No 81.24% 6 by 6 AWARENESS JAN - JUN 2014 Yes 99.36% No .64% RETURNING JAN - JUN 2014 7
- 9. Photo courtesy ofEllinwood Public Library AWE Early Literacy Stations In 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 Youth The 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 }142EARLY LITERACY STATIONS PLACED IN KANSAS LIBRARIES 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 Bookpack Playaway Bookpacks are all-in-one audiobooks and print books designed to deliver a fun and educational read-along experience for kids. 8
- 10. $45,660 49¢ perchild Funding This amount provides training and membership to the Collaborative Summer Reading Program to all Kansas librarians. } } 94,000CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SUMMER READING } OVER 10,000PRIZE BOOKS Summer Reading Program Children 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 = 100 Books = 1000 Kidsor 9
- 11. 2012 18 per user 2014 30per user Average annual checkouts for active library card holders PHYSICAL COLLECTION Federal Docs 51% (105,300) State Docs 31% (63,748) General 15% (31,778) Bound Bills 1% (2,384) Clippings & Periodicals 1% (1,439) Law 1% (2,220) 10 Kansas Documents Kansas documents provide current and historic information and are a research resource on state government. State Library of Kansas Catalog The State Library’s online catalog holds books, government documents, links to complete federal and state documents, periodicals and more. Federal Documents The 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 Books The 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 Collection The 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. Playaways Playaways 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. Periodicals The 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 Clippings The 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. COLLECTION FY 2014 In-House Circulation Increase In-House Material
- 12. DIGITAL BOOK E-LENDING Librariesare 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. 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 600,000 550,000 500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 AUDIOBOOKS 150,309 E-BOOKS 111,154 CHILDREN’SBOOKVIEWS 272,216 FY 2014 DIGITAL BOOK CIRCULATION TOTAL 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). 11
- 13. RESEARCH & REFERENCE TheState 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 Librarian The State Library welcomes questions, especially about Kansas government. Instant messages are answered online between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Legislative Hotline Kansas 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 Information The 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 Blog This 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 Posts Kansas Hunting Information Halloween Facts, Safety, & Some Spooky Stuff Too! Government Information on Ebola Be Informed About Road Conditions in Kansas Statewide Recycling Services Statewide Referendum on Nonprofit Raffles Legislative Clippings at the State Library Back to School 2014 Kansas Primary Elections 2014 Update to the Kansas No-Call Act Legislators Past & Present The 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. Public 77% (4,495) Questions Answered by Customer Groups Business 4% (262) Legislature 4% (235) Government Agencies 9% (515)Schools & Libraries 6% (346) REFERENCE QUESTIONS FY 2014 12
- 14. KANSAS LIBRARY CATALOG Nolibrary 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. 346 154 320 929 1,508 1,077 1,195 15 2,969 9,394 8,9821,359 8,800 1,264 1,138 103 204 3,918 1,040 1,955 2,914 889 4,007 4,102 324 13,830 9,301 26,05926,059 21,41121,411 277,589277,58911,132 13,943Combined with 4,102 from POTTAWATOMIE 1,550 3,577 283 1,842 2,3611,7782581,16831554 236 179 319 664 523 1,262 2,284 531 1,443 2,456 3,136 984 886 3 2,708 15,262 28,594 17,786 6,326 313 791 798 281 860 507 3,321 913 430 470 1,895 1,183 328239756 893 732 1,535 918 351 659 7 1,047 600 1,022 12,105 5,018 2,8103,05213,3881,878 4,143 6,645 1,168 552 2,600 16,565 3,841 3,7037,9871,697 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 13
- 15. GRANTS & LIBRARYRESOURCES Lyrasis The State Library of Kansas subscribes to LYRASIS on behalf of Kansas libraries to provide opportunities for professional development and discounts on library supplies. E-rate The 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 Act The 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 Fund The 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 Aid Grants-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 Grants The 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 Service The 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 Directory The 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 Libraries Statewide 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: $19,360 FoKL Contribution: $600 KLTA Contribution: $3,000 14
- 16. ONLINE DATABASES 98% SAVINGS $52,433,753 POTENTIAL COST to LIBRARIES STATEWIDE SUBSCRIPTION COST $1,121,380 StatewideDatabase Subscription Academic Search Premier AHFS Consumer Medication Information Alt HealthWatch Art Full Text Auto Repair Reference Center Book Collection Nonfiction: Elementary School Edition Book Collection Nonfiction: High School Edition Book Collection Nonfiction: Middle School Edition Book Collection Nonfiction Business Source Premier Computer Source Consumer Health Complete Encyclopedia Britannica - Academic Library Edition Encyclopedia Britannica - Public Library Edition Encyclopedia Britannica - School Library Edition ERIC Fuente Academica Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Genealogy Connect GreenFILE Health Source-Consumer Edition Health Source: Nursing Edition HeritageQuest History Reference Center Job & Career Accelerator Kansas History, Territorial through Civil War Years Kid Search LearningExpress Legal Collection Mango Languages MAS Ultra School Edition MasterFILE Premier MedicaLatina Middle Search Plus Military & Government Collection Newswires Newspaper Source Plus NoveList Primary Search Professional Development Collection ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Regional Business News Religion and Philosophy Collection Searchasaurus SeniorHealth Student Research Center TOPICsearch Virtual Reference Library Vocational and Career Collection $15,347 Cost Increase for FY2015 67,567,871 Database Searches and Learning Module Sessions $51,312,373 Statewide 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. 15
- 17. State Employee OnlyDatabases The 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/Inform Search 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 Stats State 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. HeinOnline Access 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 USA The 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. NewsBank Provides 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 Capitol Search legislation, state statutes, administrative regulations, and information on state legislators for all 50 states. Other Online Resources Made Available by the State Library Kansas Periodical Index The 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 Clippings The 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 Alerts Over 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 Finder Journal Finder is a tool used for locating specific electronic journals and magazines contained within the subscribed databases. 16
- 18. KANSAS LIBRARY E-CARD TheState 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 CENTER The 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 Data The 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 Statistics In 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 Statistics The 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. Individual Assistance 1341 67,105 365,326 Renews expired eCards, set up for library admin, provides lost numbers, etc. Active eCards Kansas residents with active eCards used for searching databases from out-of-state IP addresses & ebook access. eCard Logins The amount of times Kansas resident logged in with the Kansas Library eCard to access material. Statistics from 2014 17
- 19. CONTINUING EDUCATION FORLIBRARIANS 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 Initiatives The State Library keeps Kansas librarians educated on the new initiatives that provide unique opportunities aimed at helping libraries assess their community needs. Webinars & Tutorials The 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 Listserv The 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 Rooms The 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 Books The 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 States The 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 Preschoolers Kansas 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. 18
- 20. INTERLIBRARY LOAN Book DiscussionGroup Sets The 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 Collection The 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 BOOKS The 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 Advisory The State Library provides personal assistance via phone, email and order forms to fill patron reading interests and requests. Local Production While 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. 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0%0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 11%3% 8%0%0% 1% 1% 0% 0%1%0%0%0%0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0% 2% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0%0% 0% 1%1% 0%0%0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 15% 2% 1%1%2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1%1%0% 1% 0% Talking Books Patrons by County 2 - 71 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 NEMAHA BROWNREPUBLIC DONIPHAN SHERMAN THOMAS SHERIDAN GRAHAM ROOKS OSBORNE MITCHELL CLOUD CLAY RILEY POTTAWATOMIE JACKSON ATCHISON JEFFERSON LEAVENWORTH WYANDOTTE JOHNSONDOUGLAS SHAWNEE WABAUNSEEGEARY DICKINSON OTTAWA LINCOLN RUSSELLELLISTREGOGOVELOGANWALLACE GREELEY WICHITA SCOTT LANE NESS RUSH BARTON ELLSWORTH RICE SALINE MCPHERSON MARION MORRIS CHASE LYON OSAGE FRANKLIN MIAMI LINN HAMILTON KEARNY FINNEY HODGEMAN PAWNEE STAFFORD RENO KINGMAN PRATT EDWARDS FORD GRAY HASKELLGRANTSTANTON MORTON STEVENS SEWARD MEADE CLARK COMANCHE KIOWA BARBER HARPER SUMNER SEDGWICK HARVEY CHEROKEELABETTE MONTGOMERY CHAUTAUQUA COWLEY BUTLER GREENWOOD ELK WILSON NEOSHO CRAWFORD BOURBON ALLENWOODSON COFFEY ANDERSON }IN EVERY KS COUNTY TALKING BOOKS PATRONS 19
- 21. 150,000 100,000 50,000 250,000 200,000 BARD 38,524 BOOKS 226,253 FY 2014 TALKING BOOK CIRCULATION TOTAL264,777 TALKING BOOKS Braille Printing The 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 Projects Super WiFi Whitespace Project The 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 Pilot The 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. Catalog The 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 Download Digital 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. 20