Next Users Group, Osage City Library
Quarterly Meeting for Next libraries.
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2024 NEKLS Competitive Grant Q&A
This meeting is to discuss the 2024 NEKLS Competitive Grants. Information about the grants can be found here: https://www.nekls.org/nekls-competitive-grants/. NEKLS staff will do our best to answer questions over Zoom. You can register here: https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcu-qrT4jH9CgFDvWP-tVFN1MrgCJmYI2 We will meet at 2:00 PM on the 1st, see you then!
After-lunch course: Advocacy in a Polarized World with Peter Bromberg
How can we effectively communicate with all decision-makers, and stakeholders about the important work happening at your library regardless of their political beliefs? In this session you will learn the principles of “The Three Languages” of politics, and how to apply them when communicating with people from across the political spectrum. We will build upon… Read More »After-lunch course: Advocacy in a Polarized World with Peter Bromberg
The Library Trustee Playbook: Building a Better Board
Who needs a playbook? For any kind of team, from the Kansas City Chiefs to the board of a library, a playbook can help engage and strengthen its members and contribute to an organization’s success. A playbook outlines the who, what, how, and why a team works together to achieve a common goal. Join us… Read More »The Library Trustee Playbook: Building a Better Board
Hello, Goodbye: Reflecting on Onboarding and Offboarding Library Staff
Only 12% of employees surveyed by Gallup believe their organization has a strong onboarding process, despite its critical impact on retention, productivity, and job satisfaction (SHRM). Join facilitator Dan Alexander in this webinar as we delve into the complete employment cycle—from effectively welcoming new team members to addressing challenges during employee departures. Participants are encouraged… Read More »Hello, Goodbye: Reflecting on Onboarding and Offboarding Library Staff
Next User Group Meeting, Tonganoxie Public Library
Quarterly user group meeting for Next libraries.
HR check-in meeting for NEKLS public libraries
Questions? Please contact Michael McDonald! mmcdonald@nekls.org
Special Executive Board Meeting
will be a special board meeting held on this coming Thursday, August 29th at 10am in order to approve Board nominations for the upcoming year. The agenda for this meeting can be found at The Zoom link for this meeting is https://kslib.zoom.us/j/82999961081
System Budget & RNR Hearing
Save the date for the annual budget hearing and also the revenue neutral hearing. This meeting will be available online for NEKLS System Board members and the general public. If anyone wishes to attend the NEKLS office, please contact us at 785-838-4090. More details linked below.
Libraries Transform Minds Conference
Do you and your fellow public library staff frequently serve older adults at the library? Do you have a friend or relative facing memory changes? Do you wonder how you can best care for your own aging brain? Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL) and Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) are hosting a conference… Read More »Libraries Transform Minds Conference
Fall Directors Institute
Event Details Registration is Closed Purpose Agenda Highlights Logistics Preparation Final Note The secret is out, our special mystery guests are our NEKLS member public library directors! This event is about leaning into our connections with each other.
Not Just Cute: Planning for Powerful Play a KLA Pre Conference
Weave a Tale Workshop presents a KLA Pre Conference: Not Just Cute: Planning for Powerful Play featuring Amanda Morgan, nationally recognized play expert.