Northeast Kansas Library System

APPLE Kickoff and Retreat
2022-04-12 12:00 - 2022-04-13 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This kickoff and retreat for the 2022 APPLE students is by invitation and starts at noon on April 12 and ends on April 13 at 1pm.

Library Giving Day
2022-04-06

NEKLS Executive Board Meeting
2022-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | NEKLS Office & Zoom
The NEKLS Executive Board meeting starts at 10am. The end time varies.
The meeting is at the NEKLS office or via Zoom.

After-Lunch Course with Andrew Smith
2022-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Register here: https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwod–rqjsuG9enGQe5L8kh078M4ESFjq7D!
Writing policy for your library can be daunting. The State Library requires it, but other than that, what’s the point? You might hear that I don’t want to be limited in what I can do or that we did all that 20 years ago or that everything is working just fine as it is. Why waste time on a pointless exercise?
However, policy is a vital part of library operations. It not only serves as a guide to what you will do and how, but it provides protection for the library board, the library staff, the patrons and the community. Your policies must be current and suited to your library. One size does not fit all in the library world.
This webinar will explain the purpose of policy for your library and offer practical steps for either creating policy if none exists or reviewing old policy to make sure it is still fit for purpose. It will also offer suggestions on how to integrate policy review into the regular work of your library board so that your policy will always be up to date and meet the needs of your library. Helpful resources will also be highlighted.
Andrew Smith has been a member of the Emporia Public Library board since 2016 and is in his second year as board chair. He is an Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University where he teaches courses in library advocacy, collection management, multiple literacies in libraries and genealogy. He has been involved in library policy work for many years and has presented widely on the topic both in Kansas and at national conferences.

2022 Summer Reading Program Workshop/Family Idea Swap
2022-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Save the date for Family Idea Swap. This session features… YOU!
Come ready to share your idea(s) for summer reading programs.
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on February 10, 2022 at 10am for this 90 minute workshop.

2022 Summer Reading Program Workshop/Teen Programs & Ideas
2022-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Save the date for this workshop featuring Marisa Hicking.
Teen Programs and Ideas will take place online on Zoom on Thursday, February 3, 2022, 10-11:30am.

February 1 Library Giving Day Webinar
2022-02-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Wednesday, April 6th is Library Giving Day.

Does your library want to participate? The NEKL Foundation will guide you every step of the way by providing easy to use social media, graphics, and fundraising tools to raise money to support your library.

Join us for the Library Giving Day Webinar on Tuesday, February 1st at 10am.–https://kslib.zoom.us/j/94482792676

You will learn about the why and how of this fundraising effort. There will be time for questions and answers. The session will also be saved for future viewing.

We hope every library will participate this year! It’s a great way to start a new fundraising effort or build on an already established program.

NEXT USER Group Meeting & Help Session
2022-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Online
The meeting is from 10am-noon. There is a help session from noon-3pm for anyone that needs help with their annual statistical survey for the State Library/IMLS.
Please note: This meeting is tentatively scheduled as an in-person or Zoom meeting.

State Survey Drop-in Sessions
2022-01-27 - 2022-01-28 | Online
Save the date. Times and details will be announced at a later date.

NEKL Foundation Board Meeting
2022-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 | NEKLS Office & Zoom
The NEKL Foundation Board meeting starts at 2pm. The end time varies.
The meeting is at the NEKLS office or via Zoom.

2022 Summer Reading Program Workshop/Children's
2022-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Save the date for this informational children’s workshop presented by Sarah Howard. This will take place online on Zoom, Thursday January 20, 2022, 10-11:30am.

NEKLS Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2022-01-17
