Consulting

Contact Person: Amy Eiben, Consultant

Consulting Resources

Niche Academy – Southeast Kansas Library System

Organized into courses, archived webinars and online trainings developed and delivered by System staff are kept in Niche Academy. Visit our SEKLS Niche Academy document for sign up information.

Resources:

• Excellence Award Winners, guidelines, and nomination form
• Kansas Public Library Trustee Manual
• Kansas Public Library Handbook
• Request for Weeding Project Assistance

Continuing Education Page

Records Retention

The System is often asked, “How long should we keep Board Meeting Minutes/Financials/Job applications?” and this can be addressed with a Records Retention policy and schedule.

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