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Kentucky Department for Libraries and ArchivesKentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
- Librarians
  - Ask a Librarian
    - Kentucky Public Library Information Request
    - Kit RequestKentucky public library staff may submit requests for kit materials using this form.
  - Funding for Libraries
    - Federal GrantsFederal Grants, LSTA
    - Local Government and Records Management GrantsLocal Government and Records Management Grants
    - Description of Federal GrantsLSTA Description
    - LSTA ReportsLSTA Forms and Reports
    - Title VITitle VI
  - Kentucky Archives and Libraries Job List
    - Kentucky Library Job List Change/Update
    - Post a Job to the Job List
  - Kentucky Public Library Directors’ Toolkit
    - Administration
    - CertificationAdministration: Certification
    - Records RetentionRecords Retention
    - Board ReportsBoard Reports
    - DistrictDistrict Description Filing
    - New Director OrientationNew Directors' Orientation
    - Funding and Fiscal OperationsFunding and Fiscal Operations
    - Audits and Attestation EngagementsAudit
    - Bonding of the TreasurerBonding of Treasurer
    - BondingScheduleBonding exposure schedule used by school district boards
    - BudgetBudget
    - Friends GroupFriends Group
    - FundraisingFundraising
    - GrantsGrants
    - Model Procurement CodeModel Procurement Code
    - PurchasingPurchasing and Bidding
    - Tax Exempt Status: 170(c)1 and 501(c)(3)Tax Exempt Status
    - Working with Your BoardLibrary Administrators: Working with Your Board
    - Establishment Statutes Establishent Statutes
    - Library AttorneyLibrary Attorney
    - Library Boards Library Boards
    - Board/Director RelationshipBoard/Director Relationship
    - Library LawsLibrary Laws
    - Open MeetingsOpen Meetings
    - Open RecordsOpen Records
    - Creating Policy and Procedures Creating Policy and Procedures
    - General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines
    - General Policy DevelopmentGeneral Policy Development
    - Public Policy Validity Policy Validity
    - TechnologyLibrary Administrators - Technology
    - Public Access ComputingPublic Access Computing
    - Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)Children’s Internet Protection Act
    - Hiring an IT Service Provider Versus a Library EmployeeHiring an IT Service Provider Versus a Library Employee
    - Professional Development/Staff TrainingProfessional Development/Staff Training
    - Public Access ResourcesPublic Access Resources
    - Software and Hardware ManagementSoftware and Hardware Management
    - Public Access StandardsPublic Access Standards
    - Technology Planning Technology Planning
    - Facilities and ConstructionFacilities and Construction
    - The Americans with Disabilities ActADA - The Americans with Disabilities Act
    - Building CodesBuilding Codes
    - Fire Marshall RegulationsFire Marshall Regulations
    - Improving Your Current FacilityImproving Your Current Facility
    - InsuranceInsurance
    - MaintenanceMaintenance
    - Miscellaneous TopicsMiscellaneous Topics
    - PurchasingPurchasing
    - Construction GrantsKDLA Construction Grants
    - PLFC ProcessPLFC Process
    - Real Estate / Site EvaluationReal Estate/Site Evaluation
  - Kentucky Talking Book Library
    - Eligibility for Talking Book Library ServiceEligibility for talking book service and application.
    - BARD: Braille and Audio Reading DownloadLearn about digital talking books and the BARD book download program
    - Resources for People with Visual or Print Disabilities
    - Kentucky Talking Book Library Policies
    - Find Talking Books, Braille Books, and Magazines
    - KTBL Frequently Asked Questions
    - KTBL Recording Program
  - Kits
  - Library PoliciesLibrary Policies
    - 10 Essential Board Policies for Kentucky Public LibrariesEssential Kentucky Library Board Policies
    - Sample Operations Policies for Kentucky Public LibrariesSample Kentucky Library Operations Policies
    - Sample Personnel Policies for Kentucky Public LibrariesSample Personnel Policies for Kentucky Public Libraries
    - Information Security
  - Library Programs
    - Adult Services
    - E-rate
    - Kentucky Youth Services Performer Showcase
    - School Ready Libraries
    - Summer Reading Program
    - Workforce Development
    - Youth Services
    - TechnologyKDLA Library Automation and Technology
    - Kentucky Bookmobiles and OutreachBookmobiles
    - Youth ServicesYouth Services
    - Facilities and ConstructionPublic Library Construction
    - Kentucky Youth Services Performers ShowcasePerformers and Presenters
    - Kentucky Resource Sharing ProgramKentucky Resource Sharing Program
    - PublicLibraryCodesPublic Library Codes used in Erate
    - State Library Lending CollectionsState Library Lending Collections
    - State Library Circulating CollectionsCirculating Collections
    - Circulating Audiobook Program ProceduresCirculating Audiobook Program Procedures
    - Circulating Large TypeCirculating Large Type
    - Adult KitsBook Discussion and Adult Thematic Kits
    - 50+ ResourcesAdult Services - 50+ Resources
    - Small Libraries ResourcesRural and Small Libraries Resources
    - Text Express KitsText Express Discussion Kits
    - Online Resources for Discussion LeadersOnline Resources for Discussion Leaders
    - Graphic NovelsGraphic Novels
    - OutreachOutreach
    - KET Lending LibraryKET Lending Library
    - Financial Resources
    - E-Book Resources
    - Resume Resources
    - Kentucky Youth Services Performer Showcase - Submit a recommendation
    - E-Rate in Kentucky 2010
    - erate 2010
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    - ERate FAQsE-Rate Frequently Asked Questions
    - erate 2010 region 1
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    - erate 2010 region 4
    - erate 2010 region 5
    - erate 2010 region 6
    - erate 2010 region 7
    - erate 2010 region 8
    - Legal Websites
    - Thematic Programming Kits
    - Archived TrainingsArchived Trainings - Children's + Teen Services
    - Employment Web Resources for Kentucky Public Libraries
    - 2018 Youth Services Retreat
    - Workforce Development
    - The Kentucky Adult Programmers Newsletter
    - Newsletter20210503
  - Library Staff Development
    - KDLA Archived WebinarsWebinar recordings created by the Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives.
    - New AdministratorsResources for New Public Library Administrators
    - Certification Program for Kentucky Public Libraries
    - Continuing Education
    - LISTSERV® Mailing Lists
    - Certification FAQsCertification FAQs
    - Certification Applications and Forms KDLA Certification Forms
    - Continuing Education EventsContinuing Education Calendar
    - Online College-Level CoursesDistance Learning
    - BCTCBCTC
    - NKUNKU CE
    - CE InformationCE Information
    - Online Library ProgramsOnline Library Programs
    - Online ClassesOnline Classes
    - Training ResourcesTraining Resources
    - Library Leadership InstituteLibrary Leadership Institute
    - Professional OrganizationsProfessional Organizations
    - Annual Summation ScheduleAnnual Summation Schedule
    - Kentucky Library Leadership Institute
    - Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarianscertification Board
    - WebinarsWeb-based seminars that are available for Certification Renewal.
    - New Library Science Titles @ KDLAThis page contains professional resources that may be useful to library staff members.
    - KDLA Archived WebinarsRecordings of KDLA webinars offered for CE credit
    - Online Undergraduate Programs in Library Science
    - CEgrantsContinuing Education Grants
    - Scholarships and Grants
    - Online Graduate Programs in Library Science
    - Part-Time Certification Program for Kentucky Public Libraries
    - KDLA Online Learning for Public Libraries
  - Public Library Standards, Statistics and Directories
    - Kentucky Public Library StandardsLibrary Standards
    - Kentucky Public Library StatisticsKentucky Public Library Statistics
    - Public Library CalendarKentucky Public Library Calendar
    - State Libraries, Archives, and Records CommissionThe State Advisory Council on Libraries
    - Monthly ReportA monthly report on news about public libraries in Kentucky
    - 25 Year Trends25 Year Trends in Kentucky Public Libraries
    - ChartsMapsCharts and Maps, 2007 to 2012
    - Changes to the 2021 Annual ReportAnnual Report Changes
    - FAQsFrequently Asked questions
    - Latest Annual Report NewsLatest Annual report News
    - National Public Library Chart MakerNational Public Library Chart Maker - developed by Cnnecticut State Library, used by permission of Tom Newman
    - Kentucky Public Library News Digest
    - WirelessMeasuring Wireless Sessions -- Hardware and software solutions.
    - The 2021 Kentucky Annual ReportGuide to 2018 KY Annual Report of Public Libraries
    - ConnectBibliostat Connect Resources
    - Kentucky Public Library Calendar 2
    - Thematic Maps
    - Regional Consultants
    - Authorization
    - PDF Report Workaround
    - Guidelines for Tracking Program Attendance
    - KLU Annual Report Numbers FY2019-2020
  - Trustees
    - Trustee Tips
    - Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification ProgramKentucky Public Library Trustee Certification Program
    - Board MeetingsBoard Meetings
    - Trustee Nominations
    - Quick Start
  - Kentucky Public Library Directory
  - The Kentucky READ Poster Project
- Archivists
- Researchers
- State Employees
  - Archived Training Sessions
  - Ask a LibrarianAsk a Librarian provides an opportunity for state government employees to ask for research assistance and to request library materials.
  - CollectionsThe State Library provides access to various types of materials and formats.
    - Kentucky FilesThe Kentucky Files is a unique collection of newspaper and magazine articles, pamphlets, and brochures on Kentucky topics and personalities.
    - Material Recommendation
    - The Collection Connection
  - Downloading Audiobooks and EbooksState government employees with a valid State Library account may download audiobooks, ebooks and more.
  - Kentucky State PublicationsKDLA is the official repository for Kentucky state agency publicaitons.
  - Library Account ApplicationState government employees may apply for a State Library account online.
  - Research DatabasesState government employees can access a variety of research databases at their desktops.
    - KYVL Databases
  - Resource ListsThe State Library staff has prepared resource lists on various work-related and wellness topics.
    - Employee / Management Training ResourcesSelected employee and management topics have recommended resource lists available at the State Library.
    - Lifestyle and Wellness ResourcesThe State Library has prepared resource lists for selected lifestyle and wellness topics.
    - Safety Training ResourcesThe State Library has videos and DVDs on a wide variety of safety topics.
  - Training Events Calendar for State Employees
  - Technology Training for State Employees
- Records Management
  - Kentucky State Digital ArchivesKDLA's electronic records archives
    - About the Kentucky Website ArchiveOpening page of the Kentucky Website Archive
  - Records Management Services
    - State Records Direct ServicesDescription of the state records branch
    - Local Government Records ServicesDescription of the local records branch.
    - Electronic Records Management Description of the Electronic Records Management Branch
    - Micrographics and Digitial ImagingDescription of the Micrographics branch
    - State Agency Records Management Contacts
    - Local Government RegionsList of the Regions served by the KDLA local regional administrators
    - Local Records Program Grants
    - Local Records Grant Review Committee
  - Records Retention Schedules
    - State Government Records Retention Schedules
    - Local Government Records SchedulesModel update page based on Florida design
  - State Archives and Records Commission
  - Understanding Records Management