The State Library of Kansas provides library services and resources to all Kansans by collecting and sharing resources and government information, delivering information and solutions, educating librarians and trustees, promoting literacy and reading, and advocating for open access to information. In 2010, the State Library welcomed the governor for a tour of its temporary location in a modular unit near the state capitol building, answered 83 reference questions, had 31 people using public computers and wifi, circulated 565 items, and had 60 visitors.

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2. State Library of Kansas 1863 Delivering 21st Century library services and resources to all Kansans. In service to Kansas libraries, residents, and government, the State Library of Kansas: Collects and shares resources and government information; Delivers information and solutions; Educates librarians and trustees: Promotes literacy and reading for everyone; and Advocates for open and equitable access, intellectual freedom and excellence in library services and support

3. Snapshot - SLK March 23, 2010 Topeka, KS State Librarian, Jo Budler welcomes Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson to the temporary home of the State Library. A modular unit located on the southwest corner of the capitol complex.

4. Snapshot - SLK Reference Questions: 83 State Library Director of Public Services, Cindy Roupe gives Kansas Insurance Commissioner, Sandy Praeger and her staff a tour of SLK’s reference services and tools.

5. Snapshot - SLK Public access computers and wifi users: 31 Rosanne Siemens, Executive Director, Kansas Library Association works at a public computer station .

6. Snapshot - SLK Circulation: 565 Annette Treadwell “checks out” a library visitor.

7. Snapshot - SLK Visits: 60

8. Snapshot - SLK Items catalogued: 87 Documents digitized: 33 New web pages: 6 Visit SLK’s Second Life branch!

9. Snapshot - SLK Public access computers are appreciated Very helpful staff… I appreciate the availability to plug in my laptop & print! Great job under tough situation Customer Comments

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