Reference Archive

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    Kansas Databases: We talked about it

    Jo Budler, Kansas State Librarian, conducted the first (of many) focus groups today at NEKLS to discuss and gather feedback on database licensing and prioritization.  Jo gave us an overview of the history, funding and decision-making process of the past and shared her vision for a more participatory and thoughtful process for the future.  Today’s [...]

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    Getting Started with LearningExpress Library

    Ready to start using Learning Express Library and the Job and Career Accelerator with your patrons and/or students? Here are several resources to get you started, including descriptions of the services, webinars, a press release, marketing materials, and ideas from librarians about using LearningExpress in your library. What is LearningExpress Library? LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning [...]

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    Accessing LearningExpress Library

    Accessing Learning Express Library just got easier. Now with 10 easy steps you too can have access to Learning Express Library. With access to this awesome service, patrons can improve job search skills, prepare for career certification, raise college entrance test scores, and improve 21st century basic skills all possible with just the click of a mouse. For more resources on [...]

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    Gale Database Training

    [ October 19, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Research for Public Librarians: Tuesday, October 19th 10:00 AM CST This program is designed to help public librarians use these resources to work with the information needs of library users in their communities. Power Searching: Tuesday, October 19th 2:00 PM CST This program will help Gale database users search and cross-search these resources more effectively. Watch for messages from [...]

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    Online Consultant is In

    Have you tried the new NEKLS Online Help “Online Consultant” feature yet?  If it’s glowing blue, we are logged in and ready to help!  If it’s not glowing, leave a message for when we do log in.  Of course, you are free to contact us by the traditional means of phone, fax and e-mail, as [...]

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    50 Best Blogs for Genealogy Geeks

    For those of you interested in genealogy or with patrons interested in genealogy, here’s a great article that links to 50 different Genealogy Blogs. The article highlights: General Genealogy Blogs: “Here you can learn how to get started with a genealogy project and read about the extraordinary stories that more seasoned researchers have to share.” Specific Research [...]

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