General Consulting
Contact Person: Amy Eiben
Professional advice, expertise, and assistance are offered to member libraries on an individual basis. The System Consultant is the usual contact on general library matters, although the Director and other staff are also available. For consultation in specialized areas, see the sections on Automation Services, Childrens Services, and Special Needs. Member libraries with questions or problems regarding library policies, procedures, laws, trends, or other matters are encouraged to contact SEKLS for assistance.
Excellence Award Winners, guidelines, and nomination form
Frequently Asked Questions
How is help supplied?
In whatever manner meets the need. This is very much an individualized service. Sometimes what is needed is merely advice or information which can be provided by telephone, e-mail, letter, or fax. Other times a visit to your library will be necessary.
How else can the consultant be used?
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.
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
Fax
(620) 365-5137
Location
Related Sites
- Kansas Library Express: Interlibrary courier service
- Kansas Regional Library Systems
- Recollections: Kansas
- State Library of Kansas