SEKLS Handbook

The System has produced a Handbook (the Red notebook) which describes the various services offered to member libraries, and includes additional hints and tips for member libraries to use. The latest version of the handbook is available online in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format.

These files have been optimized for printing front/back, so some sections may include a blank page at the end. Printed sets of updated pages are distributed bi-annually to members; if you'd like additional copies, you may print them from here or call the System at 800-279-3219.

PROGRAM DETAILS
(in PDF format)
DESCRIPTION

GENERAL CONSULTING Professional expertise and guidance is offered to member libraries.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEKLS offers workshops on a variety of library-related topics, and grants are available for non-SEKLS continuing education opportunities

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SEKLS serves as an interlibrary loan center. Libraries lacking the Kansas Library Catalog send their requests to SEKLS. Libraries having the Kansas Library Catalog use SEKLS as a backup for ILL.

TECHNICAL SERVICES
(CATALOGING) A limited number of new items acquired by member libraries may be cataloged by SEKLS staff. Either catalog cards or a disk of MARC records is provided libraries using this service.

ROTATION BOOKS Approximately 400 books at a time are left at rotation sites to supplement the books available locally. Books are rotated 7-8 times per year.

BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED SERVICES
(TALKING BOOKS) Talking Books are provided to blind and physically handicapped patrons through the subregional library in Wichita. A Talking Books consultant in Iola is available to help Talking Books patrons and provide information about the service.

AUTOMATION SERVICES Automation Services was created with the goal of serving as a resource for members and staff to use in resolving questions with automation.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES Summer Library Program materials are provided for participating public libraries, and a Children's Consultant is available to assist member libraries.

ALLOCATIONS Allocations (grants) are provided to public libraries.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Routing of professional magazines
People counters
Meeting groups
Supplies
Ordering Discounts
Newsletter
Book Fair

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Information regarding reports, governance, officers, bylaws, etc.

PROGRAM DETAILS (in PDF format)	DESCRIPTION

GENERAL CONSULTING	Professional expertise and guidance is offered to member libraries.

CONTINUING EDUCATION	SEKLS offers workshops on a variety of library-related topics, and grants are available for non-SEKLS continuing education opportunities

INTERLIBRARY LOAN	SEKLS serves as an interlibrary loan center. Libraries lacking the Kansas Library Catalog send their requests to SEKLS. Libraries having the Kansas Library Catalog use SEKLS as a backup for ILL.

TECHNICAL SERVICES (CATALOGING)	A limited number of new items acquired by member libraries may be cataloged by SEKLS staff. Either catalog cards or a disk of MARC records is provided libraries using this service.

ROTATION BOOKS	Approximately 400 books at a time are left at rotation sites to supplement the books available locally. Books are rotated 7-8 times per year.

BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED SERVICES (TALKING BOOKS)	Talking Books are provided to blind and physically handicapped patrons through the subregional library in Wichita. A Talking Books consultant in Iola is available to help Talking Books patrons and provide information about the service.

AUTOMATION SERVICES	Automation Services was created with the goal of serving as a resource for members and staff to use in resolving questions with automation.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES	Summer Library Program materials are provided for participating public libraries, and a Children's Consultant is available to assist member libraries.

ALLOCATIONS	Allocations (grants) are provided to public libraries.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES	Routing of professional magazines People counters Meeting groups Supplies Ordering Discounts Newsletter Book Fair

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION	Information regarding reports, governance, officers, bylaws, etc.