State Library of Kansas

Congratulations Natalia Renfro, Kansas Talking Books, for being chosen as the 2025 Julie Klauber Award Winner. The Julie Klauber Award, presented by Keystone, is a national award that recognizes a library staff person who uses KLAS as part of their daily job functions and demonstrates outstanding dedication and service to library patrons who are visually impaired / print disabled. Michael Lang, Director, Kansas Talking Books says, “Her actions embody what we all strive for at the State Library and Kansas Talking Books—exceptional patron-focused service. This recognition not only highlights Nataly’s personal dedication but our division’s overarching customer service philosophy.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7CiZpsV

CareerOneStop is a resource for all workers looking for tools and information to support successful employment. Today’s focus: tools for Workers with Disabilities. From gaining skills to interviews and disclosing a disability, you’ll find help for yourself or someone you care about, https://lnkd.in/g8agsv7M. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter #WorkersWithDisabilities?CareerOneStop.org

Congratulations Natalia Renfro, circulation/machine clerk with the State Library of Kansas' Talking Books division and 2025 Julie Klauber Award Winner! Natalia is recognized for the invaluable support she provides to her colleagues and patrons of Kansas Talking Books. Read Natalia's nomination by her colleague, Maggie Witte, https://lnkd.in/gVJ5ejv5. #Kansas #TalkingBooks Keystone Systems

Donna’s bee-you-tee-fully written story highlights the ways she uses the Talking Books service to enhance her life and the lives of her family and friends. Buzz over to our blog for Donna’s story, https://lnkd.in/gR3WZAYz. Your Story, Our Mission. #Kansas #TalkingBooks

What if you could call to hear job and weather alerts; international, major national and local news from one place? You can. NFB-NEWSLINE? is a Kansas Talking Book resource available for print-disabled Kansans. Call 800.362.0699. Or visit https://lnkd.in/gVvqQM38. National Federation of the Blind #Kansas #TalkingBooks

Dear Kansas Librarians, the Kansas Book Festival (KBF) has granted $114,000 to Kansas libraries in need for over 13 years, and proposals are welcome this year between March 1-April 11. KBF typically funds books or reading-related technology. If your school or community library is under-resourced, visit the KBF website, https://lnkd.in/dx7ufWfd, to find info and application forms. Pictured here are grant recipients who were recognized in 2024 at a reception hosted by the State Library of Kansas. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter

YES! Great stories help make good hearts healthy! See you at the State Library of Kansas in the Kansas Statehouse. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter because all Kansans matter.

Reading aloud is key to prepare children for their successful futures and creates more connection to reading and learning! On this World Read Aloud Day, how about a Kansas Notable Book to read aloud with your favorite people, bit.ly/KSNotableBooks? #Kansas #LibrariesMatter #WorldReadAloudDay

Dear Kansas Teachers and soon-to-be-teachers, We have Structured Literacy resources for you to access and use free-of-charge with your state library card. First check out the #StructuredLiteracy resources in the Teacher Reference Center on our website, https://lnkd.in/gb3kS_2s. Then check VOOKS, The Mailbox, "K-12 Student Resources" and more for engaging practice opportunities for your students. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter because all Kansans matter.

It's National Library Lovers Month, your reminder to treat yourself after work and curl up with a book, audiobook, eBook, audio reader, movie, online learning or information resource, Mango Languages ... and all of the other things your Kansas library offers, https://library.ks.gov. #Kansas #LibrariesMatter because all Kansans matter.