Use the links to navigate to helpful resource information for librarians. Each page offers links to useful resources within the State Library, the Kansas library community and beyond.
The State Library of Kansas provides an array of databases, digital book services and learning platforms. This page contains information for librarians by vendor or specific service the State Library funds with information on how to access, links to webinars and promotional material. Visit the Databases and Digital Books pages to view information organized for patrons.
The starting point to understand State Aid and E-Rate with useful links.
Learn about the grant funding the State Library receives and appropriated via the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA), which is administered by the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS).
Resources for librarians to help read and interpret state statutes and regulations.
In Kansas, Regional Systems of Cooperating Libraries were established in 1965 to improve existing library services and programs and to extend library services to areas where it was previously unavailable. Click the link above to learn more about Kansas' Regional Systems of Cooperating Libraries including viewing maps, links to each systems' website, publications and statistics for each system.
Connect with other Kansas Libraries to share information, ask questions, discover new ideas and community.
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State Library of Kansas in the Capitol Building
300 SW 10th Avenue, Room 312-N | Topeka KS 66612
Topeka Offices & General Information: 785-296-3296 or 800-432-3919 (Kansas only)
Topeka Offices Email: infodesk@ks.gov
Kansas Legislative Hotline: 800-432-3924
For questions specifically about the Kansas Legislature.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday. Closed on major holidays.
Talking Books Division on the Emporia State University Campus
1 Kellogg Circle, PO Box 4055, Emporia KS 66801
Talking Books Phone: 680-341-6280 or 800-362-0699
Talking Books Email: KTB@ks.gov
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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday. Closed on major holidays.
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