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    Links and a Latte 1.5

    Welcome to back to Links and a Latte! I’m going to resurrect this series as 2013 is about to begin! Grab a cup of coffee, tea or other favorite beverage (I’ve got my peppermint tea today), and enjoy this quick round-up of interesting links. This week...

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    End of Year: Cleaning out, starting fresh

    One of the topics that came up on my recent visits to NEKLS’ libraries was Record Retention Schedules.  As an entity governed by federal, state and local laws – and one that spends tax dollars – the library must hold onto a certain amount of...

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    Know-It-All: Happy New Year

    The Myan calendar is running out of days has run out of days, the forecast calls for snow or worse in the days to come we have had our first snow, and most of the Kaned fiber has gone dark. It must be the end...

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    It’s time to be thinking of New Year’s Resolutions!

    If one of those New Year’s Resolutions is to update your current website, NEKLS can help! We’ve just published a new LibGuide on WordPress. It’s filled with answers to questions that I’ve gotten throughout the month and a half I’ve been here and general information...

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    State Library Online CE Roundup (December ’12)

    The State Library of Kansas has posted their monthly roundup of Online CE Events. It looks there’s a wide variety of topics, including maker spaces, adult summer reading programs, trustees, social media, volunteers, customer service, graphic design, and more! Check out the full list. Another good...

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    NExpress Reports Training

    There will be NExpress reports training at the NEKLS office on: Thursday, November 29, 1-3pm, Friday, November 30, 10am-12pm Tuesday, December 4, 1-3pm Thursday, January 10, 10am-12pm Friday, January 11, 10am-12pm The sessions will include becoming familiar with the already created reports in the reports...

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    Know-It-All: Toolbars

    One of the perks of being a tech is that I often work with my hands. I have my doctor’s bag packed with network and computer tools. Next to my desk is our new and wonderful Makita cordless screw gun and all the other random ...

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    NEKLS libraries in the news

    Several NEKLS libraries have appeared in local newspapers recently. Here’s a few stories. Let us know if your library has been in the news, and we’ll highlight it on our website! Area libraries address growing demand for e-books (Nov. 27, 2012) Louisburg (library) talks philosophy...

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    State Library Online CE Roundup (November ’12)

    The State Library of Kansas has posted their monthly roundup of Online CE Events. It looks there’s a wide variety of topics, including fundraising, technology, presenting, readers’ advisory, library as place, common core and the library, and more! Check out the full list. Another good webinar...

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    Snapshot Day, November 11-17

    From the State Library of Kansas: Snapshot Day: A Day in the Life of Kansas Libraries Save the Date:  November 11-17, 2012 What would Kansas be like if there were no libraries?  What valuable services do we provide on a daily basis that simply go...

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