The document summarizes new services and projects from the State Library of Kansas. It discusses a new federated search feature, additional databases, audio books in mp3 and iPod formats, an improved Kansas library catalog, an enhanced WebJunction site with Twitter integration, an improved Homework Kansas site, HD video conferencing capabilities, an E-rate summit, and plans to improve interlibrary loan and resource sharing. The document provides details on many of these new initiatives and services and encourages questions.

1. State Library of Kansas Wassup?** ** What’s cool & new at SLK? ** Patti Butcher

2. New Services & Projects Website! Federated Search! NO KSLC needed! New databases! mp3 & iPod audiobooks! Hybrid KS Library Catalog! Brand new WebJunction - Web 2.0 tools + Twitter! Homework KS – new & improved! HD Video Conferencing (ELMeR)! E-rate Summit! ILDP Resource Sharing/ Courier!

3. The Nitty Gritty Details…

4. SLK Website www.kslib.info

5. Federated Search

6. Behind the Scenes Uses geolocation authentication Applies IP Address lookup Can verify eligibility based on geographic location Eliminates need for traditional library card / bar code Provides 85% success rate for patrons

7. Kansas Library Card?

8. Not so fast!

9. New Databases!

10. Chilton’s Auto Repair

11. Chilton’s Auto Repair

12. Novelist

13. Audio books, Music & More

14. mp3 & Ipod audiobooks– yeah!! Coming Now!

15. Kansas Library Catalog - 2008 2008 – Hybrid Union Catalog: 903 libraries represented 5 million items 800+ libraries – static holdings information 70 libraries – Z target shelf status information Goal = 800+ libraries – Z target information

16. Hybrid Kansas Library Catalog

17. The NEW WebJunction Kansas

18. Follow SLK’s Blogs On Twitter On your computer & on your cell phone! Just Follow

19. Homework Kansas! Grades K-12! And Adult Learners!

20. Homework Kansas! Resources

21. Enhanced Library Meeting Rooms – ELMeR!

22. ELMeR Project! Survey of current 14 libraries Site visits by BCR Training materials and manual Training provided to libraries Watch for more info this fall!

23. E-rate Summit! Coordinated by BCR National keynote speakers Planned for late fall 2008 Grouped E-rate applications by region= more library participation/ more $$ for Kansas libraries

24. ILDP >Resource Sharing ! ILDP Task Force developing new plan for funds Researching statewide courier delivery service Mission: “ Facilitate resource sharing and provide access to all types of library resources for residents of Kansas by supporting the purchase and delivery of materials.”

25. What’s on the horizon? Improved federated searching Improved Subject Searching Database training – regional systems & online Regional ILS consortia – Z targets Patron-initiated ILL Larger ELMeR network/ training/manual

26. Questions? Thank you! Patti Butcher [email_address] 785-296-3875 IM: