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General Consulting

Contact Person: Amy Eiben, Consultant

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Professional advice, expertise, and assistance are offered to member libraries on an individual basis. The System Consultant is the first contact on general library matters, although the Director and other staff are also available. Member libraries with questions or problems regarding library policies, procedures, laws, trends, or other matters are encouraged to contact SEKLS for assistance.

Our subject expert Consultants provide advice and assistance with:

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW IS HELP SUPPLIED?
However you need it. This is an individualized service, with advice or information given by telephone, e-mail, virtual (zoom), letter, or fax. Other times a visit to your library would be most appropriate. 

WHAT ELSE CAN THE CONSULTANT DO FOR MY LIBRARY?
She can speak at civic events or to groups in your community about library related issues. She is also able to give in-service training or on-site workshops relating to specific needs for your staff or Board members.

WHAT KINDS OF THINGS WILL THE CONSULTANT HELP WITH?
Any area requested by member libraries. Past consultations have dealt with:

  • Interpreting Kansas Library laws
  • Creating strategic plans
  • Developing a needs assessment
  • Working with library boards
  • Board and Director roles and responsibilities
  • Working with local government
  • Preparing budgets
  • Writing grants
  • Collection development and weeding
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Working with a Friends of the Library group: Friends of Kansas Libraries at www.fokl.net
  • Building maintenance, appearance, arrangement, etc.
  • Technology support, including email, library automation, and internet searching skills
  • Working with volunteers
  • Programming (adult/YA)
  • Outreach
  • Marketing

Southeast Kansas Library System

218 E Madison
Iola, KS 66749

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone

(620) 365-5136

Toll Free

(800) 279-3219

Fax

(620) 365-5137

Location

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