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Introverts are thought to make up 30% to 50% of our population, but the professional world we are asked to thrive in is often centered around extrovert ideals. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, Lawrence Public Library, and NEKLS are partnering this fall to take a closer look at introvert inclusion in the workplace (specifically libraries). The keynote presentation by best-selling author Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD is on November 3rd @ 10:30 AM. Then later this […]

Introverts are thought to make up 30% to 50% of our population, but the professional world we are asked to thrive in is often centered around extrovert ideals.   Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, Lawrence Public Library, and NEKLS are partnering this fall to take a closer look at introvert inclusion in the workplace (specifically libraries). Following the keynote presentation by best-selling author Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD on November 3rd, on November 16th @ 10:30 […]

The NEKLS Executive Board meeting starts at 10am. The end time varies. The meeting is at the NEKLS office or via Zoom.

Please save the date, time TBD. Questions? Ask Anna Foote!

End 2022 on a high note with some free professional development!  The final webinar in our After Lunch Course Series for 2022, coordinated by the 7 Regional Library Systems and the State Library of Kansas, is open for registration.  In this 60-minute webinar, we're focusing on leadership skills that apply to everyone.  Leadership is a necessary skill in all types of work in today’s libraries. Yet, many people think that they aren’t leaders for a variety […]

Get ready for All Together Now: Todos Juntos Ahora.  Thisworkshop is provided free of charge to you and your library.Friday, January 27, 2023; 10 - 11:30am on Zoom. Our 2023 Children’s Workshop will be presented by Julie Crabb-Abbott, a Children'sGuide with Anythink Libraries serving Adams County, Colorado. She is currently chair of the CLEL (Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy) Advocacy & Fundraising Subcommittee, chair of the CLEL Training Subcommittee, and chair of the 2023 CLEL […]

Get ready for All Together Now: Todos Juntos Ahora.  This workshop is provided free of charge to you and your library. Thursday, February 16, 2023; 1:30 - 3pm on Zoom Our 2023 Teen Workshop for Library Staff will feature the successful teen program of Derby (KS) Public Library. Teens are a special type of library creature! They need their own set of rules. Derby Public Library has a long history of successful summer teen volunteer […]

Making libraries accessible and inclusive can be a challenge. Fortunately, the principles of Universal Design offer guidance on how to create libraries that are usable and welcoming for all patrons. This presentation will introduce the principles of Universal Design, explain how this concept contrasts with accessibility, and offer concrete advice on how to apply these principles at your library. These examples will provide advice for those looking for low-budget, high-impact changes that can improve accessibility and […]