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What Makes A Research Database Valuable? Easy Access!
Looking for a diagnostic guide for your 1994 Honda Accord? Seeking new authors and books to explore that are similar to James Patterson? Hooked on genealogy and searching for more information on your family’s history? The State Library of Kansas has just the database for your unique research requirements.

State Library of Kansas Announces Expanded Opportunities for Digital Downloads
Beginning this week digital audio book downloads will be compatible with most device models, including the popular iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune, and thousands of other MP3 players.

2008 Kansas Notable Book List Features Kansas Authors, Kansas Stories
State Librarian Christie Brandau and Roy Bird, Director of the Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas, today announced the 2008 Kansas Notable Book List.

Kansas Center for the Book Wins Prestigious Boorstin Award
Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas was one of three state centers recently honored by Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Catch! The Reading Bug This Summer
Across the state, Kansas kids are being encouraged to visit their local library this summer and participate in local reading programs.

Wichita Junior Wins Kansas Center for the Book Writing Award
Ammarah Usmani, an 11th grade student at Wichita East High School, received the top honor in this year’s Kansas Letters About Literature reading and writing initiative.

Overland Park Teen Wins Kansas Center for the Book Writing Award
Corinne Andresen, a seventh grade student at Oxford Middle School, received the top honor in this year’s Kansas Letters About Literature reading and writing initiative.

Stilwell Sixth Grader Wins Kansas Center for the Book Writing Award
Jamie Yearout, a sixth grade student at Pleasant Ridge Middle School, has taken the top honor in this year’s Kansas Letters About Literature reading and writing initiative.

State Library of Kansas Advisory Board Meets for First Time
The State Library recorded yet another first last week on March 7 as it convened the State Library of Kansas Board of Directors.

Celebrate Talking Books Week, March 3-8
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius today extended her congratulations to the State Library of Kansas Talking Books Division and its six Talking Book Centers as they mark the anniversary of free audio library services for the blind.

Kansas Libraries Deliver The Reading Experience
The Kansas Library Association (KLA) and librarians from across the state gathered at the Statehouse today to share their message and community impact issues with State Legislators. More than 100 librarians attended the day-long educational effort.


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