Read-A-Lunch #3 - July 10
Paul Hawkins, SCKLS Director, will lead a discussion of the book "Thank You For Arguing" by Jay Heinrichs.

Assisting Patrons in the Job Search Process - July 20
In this challenging economy more patrons are turning to libraries for help in finding jobs. Is your library staff equipped to deal with these requests? The South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) and Butler Community College’s (BCC) Business Performance Group present hands-on training sessions designed to help library staff assist their patrons in the job search process. Loretta Patterson, Workforce Development Specialist for BCC, will lead the workshops. The identical workshops will cover:

o Understanding the Job Market
o Choosing an Occupation
o Locating a Job
o Resumes
o Completing Job Applications
o Job Interviews

Assisting Patrons in the Job Search Process - July 24
In this challenging economy more patrons are turning to libraries for help in finding jobs. Is your library staff equipped to deal with these requests? The South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) and Butler Community College’s (BCC) Business Performance Group present hands-on training sessions designed to help library staff assist their patrons in the job search process. Loretta Patterson, Workforce Development Specialist for BCC, will lead the workshops. The identical workshops will cover:

o Understanding the Job Market
o Choosing an Occupation
o Locating a Job
o Resumes
o Completing Job Applications
o Job Interviews

Grant Proposal Writing - July 29
In an era of scarce financial and human resources, librarians and archivists of necessity must often seek alternative funding sources. This workshop surveys the types of state, federal, and private foundation grants available and provides information about researching and writing grant proposals. Topics include types of grants, types of funders, elements of a grant proposal, the grant review process, managing your grant project, reporting requirements, and funding resources. An emphasis on preservation grants is stressed.

SCKLS Executive Board Meeting 2009 - July 17