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Links for librarians to access services and resources within the State Library, Kansas library community and beyond. | State Library of Kansas

Resources for Librarians

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.

Statewide Resource Administration

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. 

Grants & Discounts

The starting point to understand State Aid and E-Rate with useful links.

Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA)

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).

Policy Resources

Resources for librarians to help read and interpret state statutes and regulations.

Regional Systems of Cooperating Libraries

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.

Kansas Library Directory

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

Share Talking Books Services with Friends and Family 

Hours:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday. Closed on major holidays.

Email Lists for Librarians

For help subscribing or updating your subscriptions email Allie.Lousch@ks.gov.