I'd like to tell you about a little-known FREE resource for Kansans. I have been aware of its existence for a long time, but I have not remembered it when I could've used it! After attending a presentation about it at work last week, I will not forget again; in fact, I've already used it several times to benefit my work.
ESPECIALLY if you are a student or teacher (any level), but also if you are a parent, business owner, consumer, researcher, employee, or employer, the Kansas State Library is a one-stop information resource.
When you go to the website, hover over the "Kansans" tab at the top, and a window pops up showing many of the options available to you (free) -- just for being a Kansan.
If your internet service provider is located in Kansas, you can access the "Kansan" resources on the website without logging in. Otherwise, you'll need your Kansas Library Card information. To obtain your Kansas Library Card, go to your local public library and request one. I don't know the exact process from there, but the librarians at the public library will. You can also call the Kansas State Library at 785-296-3296 if you have questions.
The website has an online chat feature (Click on "Ask a Librarian."), and a reference librarian is available during regular business hours to assist you via this feature. Reference librarians are also available via e-mail and phone to help you find the information you need.
The journal finder is particularly handy and replaces all those old indexes that we used to have to plow through in the school or university library to find scholarly research on our assigned topics.
CHECK IT OUT! (It's free!)
kslib.info
