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Kentucky Department for Libraries and ArchivesKentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
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    - BondingScheduleBonding exposure schedule used by school district boards
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    - FoundationsFoundations
    - Creating A FoundationSteps to Create A Foundation
    - Foundation GuidelinesFoundation Guidelines
  - 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
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    - Title VITitle VI
  - Kentucky Archives and Libraries Job List
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  - 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
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  - Library Programs
    - E-rate
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    - TechnologyKDLA Library Automation and Technology
    - The Automation ProcessThe Automation Process
    - Kentucky Bookmobiles and OutreachBookmobiles
    - Youth ServicesYouth Services
    - Facilities and ConstructionPublic Library Construction
    - KULSKentucky Resource Sharing Program (KULS)
    - KULS ReportingKULS Reporting Options
    - 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
  - 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
  - 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 2019 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 2019 Kentucky Annual ReportGuide to 2018 KY Annual Report of Public Libraries
    - ConnectBibliostat Connect Resources
    - Kentucky Public Library Calendar 2
    - Thematic Maps
    - Regional Consultants
    - Regional Consultants
    - Authorization
  - Trustees
    - Trustee Tips
    - Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification ProgramKentucky Public Library Trustee Certification Program
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    - 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
    - New Titles @ the State Library
  - 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
    - Govenors Web Records
    - Gov Fletcher Derby 2006KY Derby events and activities from 2006 on the Governor's website
    - Governor Fletcher Derby 2005Website snapshot and documents related to the 2005 Governor's Derby Breakfast
    - Governor Fletcher Derby 2004Website snapshot, photos, and other documents from the Governor's Kentucky Derby Celebration
    - Patton Photos 2003
    - Governor Fletcher Photos 2005
    - MaintenanceMaintenance announcement
    - Kentucky Derby Documents
    - PattonDerby2003Records from Gov. Patton's 2003 derby site
    - PattonDerby2002Gov Patton's derby page from 2002
    - Patton Derby 2001Gov Patton's 2001 Derby celebrations
    - Patton Derby 2000Gov Patton 2000 website for Derby activities
    - Patton Derby 1998
    - Patton Derby 1996
    - Kentucky Website Archive
    - PattonPhotos2002Photos form Gov. Patton's website from 2002
    - About the Kentucky Website ArchiveOpening page of the Kentucky Website Archive
    - Tips for searching KDLA website archive
    - Website Archive Glossary
    - Contact the e-Archives
  - 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